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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespop
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pop
"Ella escucha música pop."
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' originated in the late 19th century as an onomatopoeic word representing a short, sharp sound. It evolved to describe a genre of popular music that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its catchy melodies and widespread appeal.
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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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