popular music
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Many of the world’s most popular music genres have their origins in black traditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The creators of some of the most transcendent and popular music ever made have largely fallen off the charts — or simply fallen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Sedaka's popular music faded from the spotlight later in the 1960's, as the British Invasion era took hold of the US.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
But because they are flexible enough to allow plenty of interesting but easy-to-grasp music, the rules are still widely used, particularly in popular music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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