History of Pop Music

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FEMUSINDO.com - Pop music or pop music is a popular music genre that originated in its modern form in the United States and England in the mid-1950s.

The term pop music was first coined by a British artist named Lawrence Alloway. Pop music was initially popular in the 1920s in the United States. At that time, the music recording industry was first discovered by Thomas Edison. As the music and recording industry developed, pop music also developed.

How Much Is That Doggie in The Window was the first hit that marked the emergence of pop music. In 1953, this song managed to top the charts in America and England. Two years later, an American song entitled The Yellow Rose followed and became the king of pop music at that time.

The characteristics of pop music are using a rhythm that feels free by emphasizing drum and bass guitar playing. Generally, musicians also add to the appeal and appreciation of listeners or connoisseurs with various movements and styles on stage.

This music is also a mass culture because it is mass-produced for a massive society. Pop music is entertainment music. From that entertainment people get pleasure. In addition, this music is also profit-oriented because it is created to meet market needs and satisfaction. (*)