1. filk - Noun
2. filk - Adjective
3. filk - Verb
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.orgAs 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