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   verb

   • 1. make a light explosive sound: "corks popped and glasses tinkled" Similar go banggo off with a banggo offcracksnapburstexplode
   • ▪ cause (something) to burst, making a light explosive sound: "they were popping balloons with darts"
   • ▪ (of a person's ears) make a small popping sound within the head as pressure is equalized, typically because of a change of altitude.
   • ▪ heat (popcorn or another foodstuff) until it bursts open: "the hot-air popper pops 4 quarts of popcorn in 5 minutes"
   • 2. go somewhere for a short time, often without notice: "she popped in to see if she could help" Similar godrop by/instop byvisitinformal:tootlewhipnip
   • ▪ put or move (something) somewhere quickly: "he popped his head around the door" Similar putplaceslipslidepushstickrestdepositsetlaysettlelocateinstalldropshovehangpositionarrange
   • ▪ move, appear, or emerge suddenly: "a head popped out of the back of the wagon"
   • ▪ release, open, or engage (something) quickly or suddenly: North American "he pulled a can of beer from the refrigerator and popped its tab"
   • 3. (of a person's eyes) bulge or appear to bulge when opened wide, especially as an indication of surprise: "the man's eyes popped in disbelief"
   • 4. appear brighter or more striking in juxtaposition with something of a different or complementary color: "she added a slick of red lipstick to make the outfit pop"
   • 5. take or inject (a drug): informal "people who obsessively drink and pop pills"
   • 6. pawn (something): informal British "I wouldn't ever sell it—I popped it"
   • 7. (of a batter) hit a pop fly.
   • ▪ (of a pitcher) cause (a batter) to pop up.

   noun

   • 1. a light explosive sound: "at first there were just a few pops, perhaps from pistols" Similar bangcracksnapboomexplosionreport
   • 2. a carbonated soft drink: informal "a bottle of pop" Similar fizzy drinksoft drinkcarbonated drinksodabellywashinformal:scoosh
   • 3. a patch of bright color: "I like wearing a neutral outfit with one pop of yellow"
   • 4. a ball hit high in the air but not deep, providing an easy catch: "he caught a pop fly for the third out of the seventh inning"
   • 5. an attempt: "he grabs with a paw and hooks about two hundred berries at a pop"

   adverb

   • 1. with a light explosive sound: "the champagne went pop"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘a blow, knock’ and ‘to strike’): imitative.

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   What does pop music mean?

   • Pop music is understood to be a genre of music that is enjoyed by a broad audience. The songs are often rhythmic and straightforward, with a strong focus on melody and harmony. Pop music is also more commercialized than other genres, with artists typically working with record labels to promote their music.

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   What does pop mean?

   • (Definition of pop from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 音樂, 流行音樂, 聲音… 音乐, 流行音乐, 声音… música pop, estallido, gaseosa… música pop, estalo, papai… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! POP meaning: 1. to make a short sound like a small explosion, or to make something do this by breaking it: 2…. Learn more.

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   What is another word for pop music?

   • Another word for "pop music" is commercial music. It is entirely a creation of the 20th century, and it did not exist before the rise of radio. "Pop" has meant very different things in every nation in the world where there was commercial broadcast radio. Pop music in Kenya in 1975 was very different than that in Mexico in 1935 or in Italy in 1995.

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   What is the difference between pop music and popular music?

   • Generally, pop music and popular music were interchangeable terms at the time, though popular music meant any kind of music that was popular, regardless of the genre or style. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music and rock music were synonymous, with pop music as a style encompassing the fledgling genre that was rock and roll.

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in the 1950s. Until the 60s ended, pop and rock and roll were the same genre. To best define pop music as a genre, we should look at what experts have to say about it. Pop music as a genre is used to characterize music that can be distinguished from jazz, classical, rock, and folk songs.

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   Add to word list. Add to word list. [ I, T ] to make a short sound like a small explosion, or to make something do this by breaking it: The music played and champagne corks popped. pop in/out/over, etc informal. B2. to go to a particular place: Doug's just popped out for a few minutes.

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   Informal. to be bright or prominent, especially as against something less distinctive: I love how the colors pop against the neutral walls. to shoot with a firearm: to pop at a mark. verb (used with object) , popped, pop·ping. to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound. to cause to burst open with such a sound. to open suddenly or violently:

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   Dec 10, 2021 · The term “pop” refers to any form of a popular song that has mass appeal and can describe both the style and contents of this type of music. It's typically catchy, with simple lyrics, short songs, and easy-to-remember melodies. The following seven pop music examples are some popular songs that people enjoy.

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   Definition of pop noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 4, 2023 · Defining pop music involves understanding its distinguishing features, which include memorable hooks, relatable lyrics, and wide-ranging accessibility. The genre’s history is rich, having evolved from the 1950s to the present day.

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   What you define as "pop" in the USA in 2014 is going to be very different from what is defined as "pop" in the USA in ten or twenty years. Another word for "pop music" is commercial music. It is entirely a creation of the 20th century, and it did not exist before the rise of radio.