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  2. Styles of pop music - Wikipedia

    • Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms popular music and pop music are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed r… See more

    Stylistic origins

    Traditional pop (also known as classic pop and pre-rock and roll pop) is Western popular music that generally pre-dates … See more

    Earliest form

    Early pop music drew on the sentimental ballad for its form, gained its use of vocal harmonies from gospel and soul music, instrumentation from jazz and rock music, orchestration from classical music, tempo from … See more

    Subgenres

    Below are genres that exclusively considered as subgenres of pop.
    Note that music styles like dance, electronic, opera, and orchestra are not considered as standalone genres. See more

    Fusion genres

    Below are styles of pop music that mixed with other standalone genres.
    Rolling Stone and The New York Times have used the term disco-pop as early as 1976 and 1978 respectively. The publications referring to … See more

     
  1. Types of Pop Music and Their Characteristics
    SubgenreCharacteristicsNotable ArtistsSources
    Pop RockSofter rock, catchy melodiesThe Beatles, Maroon 5 1 2
    ElectropopElectronic sounds, fusion of electronic and popLady Gaga, Billie Eilish 1 2
    Teen PopTargeted at teenagers, relatable lyricsBritney Spears, Justin Bieber 1 2
    Country PopFusion of country and pop, commercial appealTaylor Swift, Shania Twain 1 2
    Dance-PopUpbeat, danceable rhythmsMadonna, Rihanna 1 2

    Pop music continues to evolve, absorbing influences from various genres to stay fresh and relevant. Its versatility and broad appeal make it a dominant force in the music industry123.

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