popular music

British

noun

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

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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

With “Where the Music Had to Go,” Windolf carefully traces the contours of a revolution that transformed popular music into art.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

In the world of popular music, especially jazz, the 1930s stand out for their creativity and sophistication, as well as the sheer number of iconic performers and classic tunes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 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

I should learn about popular music, she said.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

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