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pops

American  
[pops] / pɒps /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a symphony orchestra specializing in popular or light classical music.

    Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) Pops, a symphony orchestra specializing in popular and light classical music.

    When you're in Boston be sure to hear the Pops.

Etymology

Origin of pops

First recorded in 1955–60; pop 2

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