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top 40

[/tɑp ˈfɔrti/]
noun
top 40
1. A chart or list of the 40 most popular songs or music records in a given country or region during a specific period
The new single debuted at number 5 on the top 40 chart.
O novo single estreou na quinta posição no top 40.
2. A radio format that plays the most commercially successful and popular music
She listens to top 40 radio stations every morning.
Ela ouve estações de rádio top 40 todas as manhãs.
Synonyms
charthit listpop chartsbillboardrankings
Antonyms
indie chartsunderground music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
top 40
Term commonly used in Brazilian media; also 'parada de sucessos' (chart of hits)
São Paulo
top 40
Widely used in commercial radio stations
Portugal
top 40
Also referred to as 'lista de êxitos' or 'parada musical'

Related Idioms & Phrases

climbing the charts
break into the top 40
chart-topper
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