world music Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition This is a 20th century term used by the music recording industry to categorize non-American music that does not fit into any of the established genres. This music tends to be folk music genres from outside of United States of America. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-06 13:50:50