Pop Music

Pop music is the kind of music you hear most often on the radio. The word 'pop' is short for popular. Pop songs are made to be catchy and easy to remember. They are usually short, with a strong beat and words that stick in your head.

How Pop Started

Pop music began in the 1950s and grew out of rock and roll. It has changed a lot over the years. In the 1980s, artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna became huge pop stars. Today, singers like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars make pop music that millions of people love. New pop stars come along every year.

What Makes Pop Special

Pop songs usually have a chorus that repeats many times. The chorus is the part you remember and sing along to. Pop music uses drums, guitars, keyboards, and computers. Most pop songs are about love, having fun, or dancing. They are made to make people feel happy.

Fun Facts

• Pop songs are usually about three or four minutes long.
• The most played pop song on the radio has been heard billions of times.
• Michael Jackson was called the King of Pop.

Did You Know?

Many pop songs follow a special pattern called verse-chorus-verse, which helps make them easy to remember.