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''' Pop music''' is a type of popular [[music]] that many people like to listen to. The term "pop music" can be used for all kinds of music that was written to be popular. The term "pop music" was used from about 1880 onwards, when new kinds of music became popular. [[genre|Styles]] of pop music in the 2020s (today) include [[rock and roll|rock music]], [[electronic dance music]] and [[hip hop]]. Different kinds of music are popular at different times, which changes the description.
''' Pop music''' is a type of popular [[music]] that many people like to listen to. The term "pop music" can be used for all kinds of music that was written to be popular. The term "pop music" was used from about 1880 onwards, when new kinds of music became popular. [[genre|Styles]] of pop music in the 2020s (today) include [[rock and roll|rock music]], [[electronic dance music]] and [[hip hop]]. Different kinds of music are popular at different times, which changes the description.
Notable pop artists include: [[Whitney Houston]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[George Michael]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] and [[Madonna]].
Notable pop artists include: [[Whitney Houston]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Meghan Trainor]], and [[Madonna]].
== History ==
== History ==
Modern pop music grew out of 1950s [[rock and roll]], (for example [[Chuck Berry]], [[Bo Diddley]] and [[Little Richard]]) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Buddy Holly]]). In the 1960s, [[The Beatles]] became a famous pop music group. In the 1970s, other styles of music were mixed with pop music, such as [[funk]] and [[soul music]]. Pop music generally has a heavy (strong) beat, so that it is good for dancing. Pop singers normally sing with microphones that are plugged into an [[amplifier]] and a [[loudspeaker]].
Modern pop music grew out of 1950s [[rock and roll]], (for example [[Chuck Berry]], [[Bo Diddley]] and [[Little Richard]]) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Buddy Holly]]). In the 1960s, [[The Beatles]] became a famous pop music group. In the 1970s, other styles of music were mixed with pop music, such as [[funk]] and [[soul music]]. Pop music generally has a heavy (strong) beat, so that it is good for dancing. Pop singers normally sing with microphones that are plugged into an [[amplifier]] and a [[loudspeaker]].
Many bands and artists are looked as influential in music history, but the English band [[The Beatles]] are the most looked upon band in history because of many of their songs being different types of pop and rock music (even metal and punk). [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Bee Gees]], [[Nirvana (band)]] are many of the artists and bands that look at [[The Beatles]] as a massive influence on their music.
Many bands and artists are looked as influential in music history, but the English band [[The Beatles]] are the most looked upon band in history because of many of their songs being different types of pop and rock music (even metal and punk). [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Bee Gees]], [[Nirvana (band)]] are many of the artists and bands that look at [[The Beatles]] as a massive influence on their music.
== Artists ==
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== Pop Music Media ==
== Pop Music Media ==
File:Elton_John_receiving_his_star_on_the_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg|Known for his flamboyant style and virtuosic piano playing, [[Elton John]] became one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s.
File:Elton_John_receiving_his_star_on_the_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg|Known for his flamboyant style and virtuosic piano playing, [[Elton John]] became one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s.
File:Britney Spears.jpg|Britney Spears (2003)
File:Britney Spears.jpg|Britney Spears (2003)