Popular Music Genre (Noun)
Meaning
Any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Punk rock was a popular music genre in the late 1970s, but its popularity was short-lived.
- Heavy metal has remained a popular music genre among young people for decades, despite its ups and downs.
- In the 1990s, grunge became a popular music genre that swept the nation with its flannel shirts and introspective lyrics.
- Disco was a popular music genre in the 1970s that was known for its catchy beats and flashy dance moves.
- Reggaeton became a popular music genre in the early 2000s, blending Latin rhythms with hip-hop beats and catchy hooks.