popular music
"Popular music" encompasses a variety of music styles that appeal to the general public and are widely distributed through commercial channels.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)Music that is widely liked and known by a large audience, often spread through mass media.
Example
- She loves listening to popular music on the radio.
B2Commercial
(technical)Music produced for mass consumption, featuring catchy melodies and simple lyrics.
Example
- The band's new album is full of popular music hits.
C1Cultural
(academic)A category of music that includes various styles appealing to a broad audience and reflecting contemporary trends.
Example
- Popular music often mirrors the cultural and social trends of its time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "popular music":
club musicworld musicfolk musicmood musicethnic musicclassical musicfield musicfolk song