POPULAR MUSIC
Popular Music
Popular music Also known as “pop music” a
term refer to a number of contemporary musical
styles having a wide appeal to large audiences
most especially to young people.
Popular Music
This Style of music is often written
and advertised commercially to general
public to achieve mass distribution and
sales
This musical genre was developed
in the 20th century for entertainment,
and mass consumption through live
performances, radio, videos, recordings,
or similar media.
TYPES OF POPULAR
MUSIC
BALLAD
Definition Artist/s Song/s
Came from French Richard Marx Right Here Waiting
Chanson Ballade, refers
to dancing song. It is a Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonie Tyler
sentimental and popular
song that tells a story in
short stanza and simple Everything I Do I Do It For
word with repetition and You
Bryan Adams
refrain
Spring Day
BTS
STANDARD
Definition Artist/s Song/s
-Monalisa,
Increased popularity in
- Unforgettable,
the late 1950’s to 1960’s. Nat King Cole - Too young
It is usually slow and
moderate in tempo and
-My Way -
characterized by single Frank Sinatra Strangers in the Night
melodies.
From Russia With Love
Matt Monro
- Born Free
ROCK AND ROLL
Definition Artist/s Song/s
Originated from Elvis Presley Blue Suede Shoes
Africa and developed in Heartbreak Hotel
the United States 1940-
1950. A mixture of
country music, rhythm The Beatles Get Back
and blues, jazz and Ticket to Ride
gospel music played
I Saw Her Standing There
with electric guitar, bass,
drum set ,key board and
piano. Influenced by
British group.
DISCO
Definition Artist/s Song/s
A style of dance music ABBA Dancing Queen
popular in 1970s
consisting of funk, pop
Bee Gees Stayin Alive
and salsa. Disco came
from French word “
discotheque means Donna Summer Hot Stuff
phonograph records.
Usually accompanied by
strings, horns, electric The Village People YMCA
guitar and piano and
synthesizer.
POP MUSIC
Definition Artist/s Song/s
Dianna Ross Stop in the Name of Love
Continue to evolve as Elton John Skyline Pigeon
well as greatest singers
and performers emerged. Carpenters We’ve Only Just Began
Mariah Carey Hero
Celine Dion My Heart Will Go On
Madonna Material Girl
Michael Jackson Bad
Britney Spears Ooops I Did It Again
Lady Gaga Bad Romance
Bruno Mars Just the Way You Are
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC
Definition Artist/s Song/s
Developed from the Every Avenue Tell Me I’m A Wreck
independent music of Where Were You
1980s. Widely Popular
in the 1990s and 2000s.
MGMT Time to Pretend
Regarded as more
electrical, original or The Youth
challenging than most
popular music The Naked and Famous Young Blood
Girls Like You
Laid Low
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