Definition of "filk" []

• 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.) (adjective)
• Filk music. (noun)
• Filk song. (noun)
• To perform filk music. (verb)
• To participate in a filk circle, including singing along. (verb)

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• "One of the generally-accepted classes of filk is “songs about fandom and/or the experience of being a fan”."
• "Nonscientific survey of 62 respondents. 1/3 were involved in filk for more than 20 years. 62% of men worked in a technical field, while only a small percentage of women did."
• "In today's Wired News, a report I filed on "filk" -- scifi-themed folk music performed by science fiction/fantasy fans and tech-heads."