popular music

British

noun

music having wide appeal, esp characterized by lightly romantic or sentimental melodies See also pop 2

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Yet all of them convey an understanding, even an appreciation, for their close connection to an artist whose influence rippled across popular music.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The veteran actor was still reeling from the electric response to her cameo appearance a few weeks earlier during headliner Sabrina Carpenter’s second weekend set at the popular music festival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"It's a very unique place. There's nowhere else that really you can study popular music to this intensity," said Crown.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Many of the world’s most popular music genres have their origins in black traditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

However, harmony is present in India’s popular music, such as Bollywood’s film music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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