funk it is a musical genre with a strong rhythm that encourages dancing.
Funk originated in the United States in the 1960s, and was created through a mixture of other African-American music genres, such as jazz, blues and soul. One of the most recognizable figures of early funk was artist James Brown.
The funky balls, an event where many people gather to listen and dance to funk music. Some of the best known funk dances in Brazil take place in Rio de Janeiro. In São Paulo, the ostentation funk, a distinct musical style that addresses the theme of ostentation and consumerism.
There are several different currents and styles within funk, such as forbidden funk, melody funk, etc.
One of the main figures in funk is the MC, which means Master of Ceremonies or Master of Ceremonies in English.
In English, the word funk also designates a state or feeling of great fear or terror. In some cases, the word funk is also used to describe a bad smell that is too strong.