Word info

filk

Speech parts

1. filk - Noun

2. filk - Adjective

3. filk - Verb

Meaning

filk (not comparable)

(music) About or inspired by science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, and/or subjects of interest to fans of speculative fiction; frequently, being a song whose lyrics have been altered to refer to science fiction; parodying. (However, much filk music is original rather than parodic.)

Filk music.

Filk song.
In general

A filk song written as a parody of, or in the form of and with reference to, another song (which need not itself be a filk song). Compare verb transitive sense.

(intransitive) To perform filk music.

(intransitive) To participate in a filk circle, including singing along.

(transitive) To write a parody of (a song).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

As described later in this article, the origins of filk in science fiction conventions and its current organization emphasizes the social-network aspect of filking. Source: Internet

Although parody is not the primary focus of the filk music culture, the proportion of parody songs found in filk is higher than in other musical cultures. Source: Internet

Because these themes cross international boundaries in filk, they are not explainable as a purely American optimism vis-a-vis technology (in contrast to Nye, 1996 ). Source: Internet

Anyone with an interest in filk can nominate songs or individuals for the awards, and anyone can vote. Source: Internet

An active and well-attended filk circle, at its peak, will usually be a somewhat continuous stream of songs, with only a small amount of conversation between songs. Source: Internet

Attempts have been made to define filk based on various criteria. Source: Internet

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