catchy tune

[ˈkætʃi ˈtuːn]
nounpl: catchy tunes
música pegajosa
1. A melody or song that is easy to remember and stays in one's mind; a tune that is memorable and appeals to listeners due to its simple, repetitive, or engaging musical structure
That pop song is such a catchy tune that I can't stop humming it.
Aquela música pop é tão pegajosa que não consigo parar de cantarolar.
2. A song or musical composition designed to be easily memorable and commercially appealing
The advertising jingle is a catchy tune that everyone remembers.
O jingle da publicidade é uma música pegajosa que todos lembram.
In Brazilian music culture, catchy tunes are particularly valued in forró, sertanejo, and funk carioca genres. The concept of 'música pegajosa' is deeply embedded in Brazilian popular music, where radio stations prioritize songs with memorable hooks. In the USA, the term is widely used in pop, hip-hop, and electronic music marketing.
NYC Slang
banger
Synonyms / Sinônimos
earwormmemorable tuneinfectious melodypopular songhook
Antonyms / Antônimos
forgettable tunecomplex compositiondifficult melody

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música pegajosa
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
música que gruda
Colloquial expression meaning 'music that sticks'
São Paulo
música colante
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
melodia pegajosa
Portuguese European equivalent

Related Words

melodychorusrefrainjinglehookbeatrhythm

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in your head
can't get it out of my head
earworm
plays on repeat in my mind
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