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What is pop music?

Pop music

Pop music refers to a mixture of different musical styles that are very popular in society. This type of music is considered to be created to increase consumption among people and it is proven by the fact that it is the genre that sells the most songs in the industry. 

With the graphic bellow you can learn more about the history of pop music.

Characteristics of Pop music

Pop music has different characteristics. As a genre it is very eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin music, rhythm and blues or folk. Its songs usually have a short or medium length, 2 to 5 minutes, melodies and hooks. The choruses are usually repeated, two or more verses and the lyrics usually focus on everyday topics, such as the joys and problems of love and relationships, personal experiences and social issues, among others.

Some Pop music singers

From left to right: Michael Jackson, Dua Lipa, Ben E. King, Britney Spears and The Beatles.
The popularity of the genre is also brought by talented singers. From Gleen Miller (1940) to Olivia Rodrigo (2021) the history of pop music has been written by several artists who have brought people closer to this genre and who keep it alive with
their performance. Some of them have made pop history, for example, Michael Jackson called "King of Pop" from the 80s to the present, with her album Thriller holds the record for the best-selling album of all time. Something similar happens to Madonna, who is in the Guinness Book of Records for being the best-selling and most successful female artist of all time. The popularity of the genre is also provided by the singers, who use all their talent to perform the pop songs they think people want to hear, songs that fit their style. 

By clicking here, you can find a video with the most relevant pop songs and their interpreters.




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