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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPopular Music
/ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər ˈmjuː.zɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Music that is enjoyed by a large number of people, often characterized by its catchy melodies and rhythms.
"The latest hit from the artist has topped the charts in popular music." - 2
A genre of music that includes various styles and is typically produced for mass consumption.
"Popular music encompasses a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, and hip-hop."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'popular music' emerged in the late 19th century, deriving from the Latin 'popularis', meaning 'of the people'. It evolved to describe music that is widely liked or appreciated, often contrasting with classical music.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Popular Music" is said worldwide
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musique populaire
Transliteration: myzik popylɛʁ
"La musique populaire est souvent diffusée à la radio."
Popmusik
Transliteration: pɔpˌmuːzɪk
"Popmusik ist in den Charts sehr beliebt."
musica popolare
Transliteration: muzika popolare
"La musica popolare è ascoltata da molte persone."
música popular
Transliteration: musika popuˈlaɾ
"La música popular se escucha en todas partes."
música popular
Transliteration: muzika popuˈlaʁ
"A música popular é muito apreciada no Brasil."
लोक संगीत
Transliteration: lok sangeet
"लोक संगीत भारत में बहुत लोकप्रिय है।"
流行音乐
Transliteration: liúxíng yīnyuè
"流行音乐在年轻人中非常受欢迎。"
대중 음악
Transliteration: daejung eumak
"대중 음악은 많은 사람들에게 사랑받고 있습니다."
ポピュラー音楽
Transliteration: popyurā ongaku
"ポピュラー音楽は多くの人に親しまれています。"
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