pop music
/pɑːp ˈmjuːzɪk/
Meaning
A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s. It typically consists of catchy melodies, simple structures, and repetitive choruses designed to appeal to a wide audience.
Examples
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My sister loves listening to modern pop music while she studies.
My sister loves listening to modern pop music while she studies.
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Many radio stations in the city play nothing but top 40 pop music.
Many radio stations in the city play nothing but top 40 pop music.
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She prefers indie rock, but she doesn't mind listening to pop music occasionally.
She prefers indie rock, but she doesn't mind listening to pop music occasionally.
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The concert featured some of the biggest names in international pop music.
The concert featured some of the biggest names in international pop music.
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Pop music is known for having very catchy beats that make you want to dance.
Pop music is known for having very catchy beats that make you want to dance.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I like popular music, especially the pop music.
✓ I like popular music, especially pop music.
Do not use the definite article 'the' when talking about pop music as a general genre.
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✗ He plays a pop music on his guitar.
✓ He plays pop music on his guitar.
'Music' is uncountable, so you cannot use 'a' directly before 'pop music'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I don't really like rock, I prefer listening to upbeat ___.
💡 Catchy mainstream music genre.
Show answer
pop music
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Many famous singers started their careers by performing ___.
💡 The short form of popular music.
Show answer
pop music