Meaning of the word "popular music" in English

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popular music

US /ˈpɑː.pjə.lər ˈmjuː.zɪk/
UK /ˈpɑː.pjə.lər ˈmjuː.zɪk/
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Noun

1.

music of general appeal to a wide audience, often characterized by catchy melodies and accessible lyrics, and typically distributed through commercial channels.

Example:
She prefers listening to popular music over classical genres.
The radio station plays mostly popular music.
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