The difference between the two types of songs lies in their background and creation methods.

1. Background: Folk songs are songs with their own national style created in ancient or modern times. They refer to the traditional songs of the working people of each nation. Most of these songs do not know who the author is. ; Song is a broader concept that can include various types of musical works, including folk songs.

2. Creation method: Folk songs are collectively created by working people. They are impromptu songs sung to express personal emotions during production, labor and life activities. They are highly random and are passed down orally; the creation of songs And singing may involve more professionals, such as composers, lyricists, arrangers, singers, etc.