What is meant by the phrase "genteel tradition"?

A. the loud, rowdy portion of society that incorporated joking, sometimes lewd lyrics into folksongs.
B. the overly polite, pretentiously noble section of society that refuses to acknowledge any unpleasant or unsavory aspects of life.
C. a method of transferring songs orally from generation to generation.
D. a form of music that originated in the south.


Answer: B

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