Pop Genre

The term ‘Pop’ is derived from the word ‘popular' and thus Pop Music is known to be a genre of popular music. In other words, pop music is a genre that contains music generally favored throughout society. Pop has its roots in rock and roll style music, including influences from many other genres, from country and Latin to urban and dance. Drums, electric guitars, and synthesizers are all instruments commonly used in ‘Pop’ songs. Artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber and of course the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson can all be considered pop music icons.