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popular music

[ˈpɒpjələr ˈmjuːzɪk]
noun
música popular
1. Music that is widely enjoyed by the general public, typically commercially produced and distributed, including genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music
Popular music dominates the radio stations and streaming platforms.
A música popular domina as estações de rádio e plataformas de streaming.
2. Music that appeals to mass audiences rather than specialized or niche groups
She prefers popular music to classical compositions.
Ela prefere música popular a composições clássicas.
NYC Slang
pop music, top 40
Synonyms
pop musiccommercial musicmainstream musicmass music
Antonyms
classical musicart musicexperimental musicniche music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música popular
Standard term; also includes MPB (Música Popular Brasileira)
Rio de Janeiro
música popular
Often associated with samba and bossa nova traditions
São Paulo
música popular
Broader commercial music context
Portugal
música popular
May also refer to folk traditions alongside contemporary pop

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the charts
chart-topper
radio-friendly
mainstream appeal
commercial success
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