How do I make a shortcut for a folder without duplicating the contents?

With Windows, I can right-click and make a shortcut icon for a program or folder, but don't know how to do that with a Macbook. I'd like to create a link in my Public folder for my music.
Thanks for any help.

control-click on the Music folder and select "make alias". drag the alias to your Public folder. you can also just commandoptiondrag the music folder to the Public folder and it will create an alias there directly.

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