popular song
Radio playlist staple
A popular song is a piece of music written for broad appeal rather than artistic or classical traditions—the kind of song that gets radio play, streams, and chart positions.
The term encompasses everything from Tin Pan Alley standards to contemporary pop hits.
She studied the history of the American popular song.
In casual use, any well-known song people recognize: They played all the popular songs at the wedding.
- earwormInescapable catchy melody
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- chorusSingers performing together
- genreCategory of creative work
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Obscure album track
unreleased track · hidden gem · album track · demo recording
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Composed vocal setting poetry
lieder · art music · chamber music · classical composition · Gregorian chant
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