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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPop
/pɒp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
A short, sharp sound.
"The balloon made a loud pop when it burst." - 2
A genre of popular music characterized by a strong rhythm and simple melodies.
"She loves listening to pop music on her way to work."
- 1
To make a short, sharp sound.
"He popped the bubble with his finger."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pop' in music originated in the mid-20th century as a shorthand for 'popular music', which itself evolved from earlier forms of music that were widely accepted and enjoyed by the general public. The genre has roots in various musical styles, including rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pop" is said worldwide
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pop
Transliteration: pop
"Elle écoute de la musique pop."
Pop
Transliteration: pop
"Er hört gerne Popmusik."
pop
Transliteration: pop
"Ascolta musica pop."
pop
Transliteration: pop
"Ella escucha música pop."
pop
Transliteration: pop
"Ela ouve música pop."
पॉप
Transliteration: pāp
"वह पॉप संगीत सुनती है।"
流行音乐
Transliteration: liúxíng yīnyuè
"她喜欢听流行音乐。"
팝
Transliteration: pap
"그녀는 팝 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아한다."
ポップ
Transliteration: poppu
"彼女はポップ音楽を聴くのが好きです。"
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