"POP MUSIC"

WHAT IS POP MUSIC?

Pop music is a musical style derived from popular music. Its name, pop, comes from
English, which is a shortening of the term popular, which in Spanish translates 'popular'.
Pop music originates in England in the mid-twentieth century, taking elements from
different genres of popular music of the time. In this sense, it is a very eclectic genre, since
it can trace elements of rock and roll, dance, gospel, soul, folk, as well as more current
genres of African-American music, such as rap or music. hip hop.

* Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered pop music, the
genre is distinguished by factors that are often repeated choruses and hooks, short to
medium songs written in a basic format, and rhythms. or tempos that can be danced easily.
Much of pop music also borrows elements from other styles, such as rock, urban, dance,
Latin, and country.

WHAT INSTRUMENTS ARE USED?

 Wind: saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, oboe, etc.

 String: guitar, harp, violin, piano (the piano has a percussed string), etc.

 Percussion: timpani, drum, cymbals, kick drum, etc.

 Electric instruments: electric bass, electric guitar, theremin, synthesizer, etc.

THE 5 MOST USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AROUND THE WORLD

 Electric guitar: The most famous and most used instrument, since for at least 100
years the electric guitar has been established as the instrument of choice of the
masses, serving an infinity of styles and musical genres: It works in jazz, in the classical
music, pop, ballads, rock, metal and a large number of other genres that we could go on
for several hours naming. Without a doubt, the electric guitar is a symbol among
musical instruments.

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 Piano: Followed by the electric guitar is one of the most sublime instruments in all
history, the piano, since with just the accompaniment of it you can create really moving
melodies that could move anyone's heart. The piano can create melodies as sweet as a
kiss and songs as rustic and dark as an abandoned castle. Created more than 300 years
ago, it continues to bring music that has impacted the world today, either with
instrumental songs or accompanied by a voice.

 Acoustic guitar: Maybe not as used as electric but just as useful when creating
melodies of all kinds. The acoustic guitar or also known as Spanish guitar has been the
symbol of the music of that country, since in its culture it is one of the main
instruments, accompanying songs of the flamenco genre. The Spanish guitar is not only
used for the aforementioned genre, but is also present in an infinity of musical types,
such as ballads, rancheras and even electronic music.

 Battery: In the old days, when our ancestors still used loincloths, the drums did not
exist, but there were already various percussion instruments, which inevitably led to the
creation of the drums as it is known today. Made up of various drums, snare drums and
cymbals, it is one of the most important instruments in music, since it can be used to
accompany any instrument and creates a truly impressive rhythmic base. It is used in
countless musical genres, and those who play it tend to have a much more developed
sense of rhythm than most musicians.

 Fiddle: The classical instrument par excellence, known mostly for its participation in
symphony orchestras and classical music ensembles. When hearing the term "classical
music" the first thing that comes to mind of most people is the
Violin, since its origin dates back to the seventeenth century and its popularity has
spread throughout the world. It belongs to the bowstring family and, although it is not
so
Versatile like other instruments, it is used in many genres in today's music industry.
 WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF POP?

Of course, as in all musical genres and within the rock history, pop music cannot escape
the ratings. Among these are.

 - Pop Punk - Indie Pop

 - Country Pop - Electro Pop
 - Folk Pop - Pop Rock Noise Pop
 - Jangle Pop - Latin Pop
 - Pop Rap - Reggae Fusion
 - Smooth Jazz - Baroque Pop
 - World Beat - Romantic Ballad
 - Contemporary R&B - Smooth Soul Urban

Do youWHO WAS THE ONE THAT INVENTED POP MUSIC?

Pop music has existed since the beginning of radio, when pieces were broadcast that
became mass phenomena, especially welcomed by young people. The first musician to be
known as the King of Pop was Bing Crosby, who in the mid-1940s dominated with the
rhythm of his songs and his singing style.
WHERE IS POP MUSIC BORN?

Pop music as one of the rocks was born in the United States and the United Kingdom,

two great powers in terms of artist influence, since they were the first countries to
popularize popular music groups through television and radio. The beginnings of pop
started from gospel and soul to build their style of voices, which is still maintained today.
Later, international pop music artists were taking harmonic elements from jazz, country
and rock, as well as the instruments used for the composition and performance of their
songs.

Pop music is fusion by nature, always incorporating elements from other current genres, to
reach the largest possible audience.

: HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A SONG IS POP?

The main medium of pop music is song, often between two and a half minutes and three
and a half minutes in length, usually marked by a consistent and noticeable rhythmic
element, a main style, and a simple traditional structure. The structure of many popular
songs is that of a verse and a chorus, the chorus serves as the portion of the track that is
designed to stick in the ear through a simple repetition both
musical as lyrical. The choir is often the place where the music is headed.

Rhythm and melodies tend to be simple, with limited harmonic accompaniment. Modern
pop song lyrics typically focus on simple themes, almost always related to love and
romantic relationships. Harmony and chord progressions in pop music are usually that of
classical European tonality.

WHY IS POP CHARACTERIZED?

The main characteristic of pop bands was the one imposed by the pop bands of the 80s, in
what has to do with the always exaggerated clothing and always wanting to get rid of the
other genres, with a high percentage of fashion trends.

In addition to the aforementioned characteristics, pop is based mainly on the performance

of male and female singers, who with their voices captivate women.
audiences and are always the stars of any pop group. Some of the fundamental
characteristics of pop music are the short duration of its songs, the verse-chorus-verse
structure of its lyrical compositions, and its catchy rhythms and choruses.

Its instrumentation, on the other hand, essentially uses drums, bass, electric guitar, voice
and keyboard, as well as the use of technology for musical composition. The voices are
usually melodic and clear, and prevail in the foreground, accompanied by linear and
repeated percussions. Execution, in this sense, tends to be simple but effective, designed
for the general public.

WHAT WAS THE FIRST POP SONG IN THE WORLD?

"I'll Never Smile Again" was the first pop music song to reach number 1 on the Billboard
rankings, so many specialists consider it the first of the genre to position itself in the
market.
Most recognized artists in the pop genre:

 Michael Jackson

Name: Michael Joseph Jackson

Called "Pop's king"

Songs: Billie Jean, Thriller, Black or White, Beat It, Heal the World ...

Gender: Pop, funk, rock, disco ...

Parents: Katherine Esther Scruse and Joseph Walter Jackson

Spouses: Lisa Marie Presley (d. 1994–1996), Deborah Rowe (d. 1996–1999)

Sons: Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson I, Prince Michael

Jackson II

Height: 1.75 m
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer,
actor, and philanthropist.

His career in music began from a very young age when, together with his brothers, he
was part of the "Jackson Five", one of the paradigmatic groups within the groups of
child prodigies and that also served as a platform to take off his career and become the
"King of Pop".

But it was solo that Michael Jackson gained worldwide fame as a solo artist with
hits like Thriller, Billie Jean and Bad His great successes and great musical talent led
him to win up to 13 Grammy Awards and be considered one of the artists who
changed the world of music forever.

Finally, he is the most recognized artist worldwide, as well as the singer with the
highest sales of his albums. Thriller, remains the best-seller in music history, with
estimated sales between 65 to 66 million of copies since its launch in November
1982.
  Madonna

American actress and singer

–I am going to turn the world into a dance floor–

 One of the great icons of pop.

 Songs: Like a Virgin, Hung Up, Like a Prayer, La Isla Bonita ...

 Gender: Pop, dance ...

 Parents: Anthony Ciccone and Madonna Louise Fortin

 Spouses: Sean Penn (d. 1985-1989), Guy Ritchie (d. 2000-2008)

 Sons: Lola Leon, Rocco Ritchie, David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie, Mercy James,

Estere Ciccone, Stelle Ciccone

 Name: Louise Veronica Ciccone

  Known as: The Queen of pop

She started in the world of music in the 70s and is a songwriter, singer and

producer.

His career as a musician goes through different phases full of ups and downs. He

dedicated himself especially to disco, pop, dance and electronic music.

She is the best-selling singer in the history of music, with more than 300 million records
sold around the world, and the artist with the most number one songs in the history of the
charts.
The legacy of the material girl in music, is accompanied by the meaning that her
image and public voice had before the revolution of women in the music industry.
Considered an icon, Madonna opened with her career a free conversation about
sex, sensuality and freedom of expression; allowing women inside and outside of
music to be irreverent to a system that sought to pigeonhole them. Like an artistic
current, or a social movement, Madame X provoked the church and conservatives,
stood up to censorious and oppressive governments, and made it inevitable for
the public to take lessons from female occupation in the entertainment industry.
What are the awards that Madonna has won?
Madonna has more than 650 nominations, and has won more than 220 awards. In
1997 he won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film Evita (1996), an
award he won again in 2012 for his song Masterpiece (2012). The singer has won 7
Grammy Awards, 3 People's Choice Awards and 3 American Music Awards with
her albums.

Conclusion.
We can conclude that this musical genre is of great renown, heard by thousands
of people of all ages, this genre during its life has had great and very important
changes; Michael Jackson, a great exponent of pop, gave a great turn to this
genre and the music itself.
We conclude that pop is one of the most listened to and also the best sellers, with
very successful exponents. It is the musical genre that has a large number of
exponents and most of them have great success and cause revolution in young
people.
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