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.
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