1 definition by Lemony Flavor
While originally it was defined solely as merely meaning popular music, the term has evolved, with a second definition.
This newer use defines mostly mainstream music. Catchy, simpler rhythms, repeating chorus, minimal (or no) guitar, heavy drum beats, streamlined lyrics that don't really have a deeper meaning, and so on. Acts such as Britney Spears, Lily Allen, late 80's/early 80's-on Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and the like... would not be categorized as rock, hip hop, R&B (while a common element of pop music), metal, blues, or anything else... it would be categorized as "Pop Music". It is a genre as well as a term referring to music that is popular.
This newer use defines mostly mainstream music. Catchy, simpler rhythms, repeating chorus, minimal (or no) guitar, heavy drum beats, streamlined lyrics that don't really have a deeper meaning, and so on. Acts such as Britney Spears, Lily Allen, late 80's/early 80's-on Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and the like... would not be categorized as rock, hip hop, R&B (while a common element of pop music), metal, blues, or anything else... it would be categorized as "Pop Music". It is a genre as well as a term referring to music that is popular.
Pop music
Pop songs
Michael Jackson
Britney Spears
Lily Allen
Christina Aguilera
Rihanna
Lady Gaga
Kate Nash
The Jackson 5
Prince
Ricky Martin
The Spice Girls
Billy Joel
Early Beatles
Pop songs
Michael Jackson
Britney Spears
Lily Allen
Christina Aguilera
Rihanna
Lady Gaga
Kate Nash
The Jackson 5
Prince
Ricky Martin
The Spice Girls
Billy Joel
Early Beatles
by Lemony Flavor October 16, 2009