hootenanny
entertainment
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A hootenanny is a gathering where folk singers perform, and the audience often joins in. While the word originally had meanings related to "gadget" or "thingamabob," its primary modern usage refers to a festive event featuring folk music and singalongs. It's not necessarily a formal concert; hootenannies can arise spontaneously in various settings. The term is less common today but describes a lively, participatory musical event.12
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