What is the ratio between the pop music section and the world music section? ... What is world music price ranges compared to pop? ... The ratio between pop music and world music was heavily in favor of pop. ... The ratio between, pop albums and world music albums, was one world music group to eighty pop groups! ... The reason for the price differences in pop compared to world music is the demand for world music is very minimal compared to pop." ...

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POP SONG IN RADIO AND TV Popular music is something that everyone can share. ... Music history, from the 1960's until now, has shown that the only groups and acts we still remember and quote are the ones who sing pop songs. ... He said: The New Pop isn't rebellious. ... Both those artists were a part of the pop music industry. Pop was music that everyone could enjoy with its catchy beats and tunes. ...

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Many feel that Pop was a retreat from major to minor quality. ... Pop Art was the answer. ... One of the leading pop artists was Andy Warhol (1930-1987). ... Pop made it ok to question what art was. ... Whether it be photography, paintings, music, poetry or anything else, they all revel in the fact that they represent feelings of society. ...

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Yes, it possesses the synthesizer and bassline driven electro-pop sound that K-pop is known for. ... But why was PSY a pariah of the Korean music industry for 11 years, until his unexpected international success in 2012? ... - What is the process behind the K-pop media machine? ... - In what way is the K-pop industry a continuation of Adorno's theory of popular music? ... Members of Girls' Generation Yuri and Seohyun in the music video for "Secret," made to promote Pantene shampoo However, it would be amiss to label the physical sales of music as the primary product being sold i...

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Pop Art is an abbreviation of Popular Art, the images used in Pop Art were taken from popular or "pop" culture. ... "# Pop art is in some ways hard to define. ... The epicentre of Pop art was America and as a result the entire western world have become Americanised.# Pop art thrived in big cities. ... People were enjoying fast cars, fast food, colour television, film, fashion and pop music for the first time. ... Pop art was meant to be fun and entertaining. ...

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About Pop Culture It is amazing how in someway we all have prejudices against the so called "modern age". ... Classical music, Renaissance paintings, Barroc sculpture: that is true art. Calling the pop art movement art is a blasphemy Thinking that in the nineteenth century people were more educated than today is a huge mistake, because having access to culture back then was a privilege of the nobility only. ... It's not that pop music is losing quality, but there are people who will buy and like a certain kind of pop music. Therefore pop music is nothing but a formula that works well ...

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Nowadays pop has become more than just music, it has become fashion statement, a form of speech and even a way of living. ... Pop is a combination of all music genders and all harmonic styles that incorporates modern everyday life. ... Some people say that the first signs of pop came from the music band the Beatles. ... It is said that three out of every six teenagers listen to pop music in the United States. ... Rock unlike pop never combined its music with other genres. ...

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Women are the sex symbols of music. ... As her audience grew with her, she changed her identity to meet the expectations of modern pop culture. The music industry has completely exploited her in her new music and videos. ... Double standards of women persist in today's music not only lyrically but also in music videos. ... The audience wants to see this because it has become a norm in modern pop culture. ...

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Music is an ever changing phenomenon. Innovators constantly push the boundaries of the definition of music. ... One of the reasons that attributes to classical music's "staying power" is because unlike pop music, where songs can be easily replaced by the next big hit, classical music cannot be replaced. In composer and musician, Aaron Gervais' article, "Classical music isn't dead and stop comparing it to pop already," Gervais proposes the question and the possible answer to why classical music remains a part of our culture: Pop music reinvents itself. ... Cla...

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It is a word used to describe the music that was generated in historic periods and still has a significant impact in the music industry. ... According to Inglis (2007), one of the features of Motown music is inclusion of the elements of pop. ... Today, the Motown music remains the greatest pop music that the industry of music has ever heard of, and the institution continues to promote the voice and dreams of young Americans. Through its distinctive nature, the uplifting and upbeat nature has managed to bring together soul and pop music, both for the young and old, black and white. ... The stab...

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Even different regions of the world favor different types of music - Eastern music is a thinner sound without a lot of blending of chords, while the West listens to music with a thicker sound and a greater blend of tones. Although the understanding and interpretation of music varies among different age groups, many times the music is designed to attract one certain age over another. To the younger crowds, music such as heavy metal, Pop, R&B, or Rap containing loud, up-to-date, and exciting sound effects often seem more appealing. ... Interpretations of music vary among those understanding t...

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What is "pop" culture? ... These are just a few of the different societal trends, television shows and music sensations regarding different pop culture topics that have changed over the years. ... There were and still are, different clothing styles, music preferences and television shows that people considered to be the pop culture of their time. ... New kinds of music started to emerge during this time. ... Its all about the boy bands and rap music right now. ...

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POP MUSIC HAS IT RIGHT America is the land of opportunity. ... One of these distractions is music. Music of today is really at a high point. As I walk down the aisle at my music store, I glance at the old music of the 60's and 70's and begin to question the time period. ... These people all seem burdened by their music. ...

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"Rock and roll can save the world," some music junkie might say, most likely of the male species. ... Certainly not the concept of gender equality within the music industry. ... Instead, a handful of music critics, musicians, and music fans will suggest that the entire music community is leaning towards a more equitable atmosphere for men and women to display their talents. ... For example, it has been smooth sailing for the female pop sensation, Lady Gaga, whose name is continuously making headlines and topping charts. ... When a female singer is attractive, the media will focus on ...

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However African culture was not the only influence on American popular music, Irish and Italian cultures also greatly contributed to American music. Mid 19th Century American music changed to appeal to the commercial markets. ... One of the biggest purposes of pop songs is for the function of profit. Very often pop music is written to send out a message that is usually hard to put into word. ... Music is an important part of our cultures today as it was in the past. ...

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Of the many forms of music, classical or serious music appeals the most to me. ... This is because someone who, for example, is only used to listening to pop music has not learnt and is not accustomed to listening to something, which requires and demands the listener's full attention. Enthusiastic fans of mainstream modern pop music often notice that when they listen to a new song in, for example, the top 40, they may need to listen to it a few times before judging whether they like it or not. ... In general, in mainstream commercial pop music, an artist tries to earn as much money as pos...

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During the '80s, alternative included everything from jangle pop, post-hardcore punk, funk metal, punk pop, and experimental rock. ... Hard rock and punk-derived music were more commercially successful than the left-of-center pop that dominated late-'80s alternative pop/rock, so alternative lost some of its quirkier tendencies in the '90s. ... Criticism Almost since its birth, alternative music has been criticized. ... Basics Dance music comes in many different forms, from disco to hip-hop. ... Themes of heartbreak, loss, and misery dominate the lyrics, and the ...

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Country Music Country music is everywhere. ... One author says, "I can't understand that pop and rap music with all the screamin" and yellin". But I like country music. ... Country music began in rural America. ... Country music shows like the "Grand Ole Opry" gave many country music performers their start. ...

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Pop Art first emerged in Britain as part of the general Pop movement. ... The interior of these shops was dimly lighted and pop music played loudly the whole time. From British and American pop music and the commercial adoption of the hippie movement came the language and culture of "flower Power" which, all together, influenced commercial art, fashion and the experimental furniture of a number of designers. ... The leading Pop interior designer in Britain was Max Clendinning. ... Pop designs are often futuristic and brightly colored. ...

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Music and computer technology Music may be defined as the art of organizing tones into meaningful patterns of sound.Music is one the oldest of the arts.No civiliazation or society in man's history has been without some form of music.How did music begin?Many differ about the origins of music. The first man probably learned to use his voice for singing before he discovered how to make musical instruments.Man soon learned how to make musical instruments from the things he found around him.Nowdays music changed form.How has the informational age influenced music?As we en...

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The influence of gospel music on modern music and its exponents is discussed. ... Introduction The gospel, spiritual music or gospel music, music emerged in African-American churches in the eighteenth century. ... The singer, guitarist and composer Sister Rosetta-Tharpe was the first major star of gospel music during the emergence of pop music in the 30's and remained famous during the 40's. ... This music meant change to an audience. ... The Gospel is the Christian Music of Today Christian Music is the music dedicated to Christ and has been written over the past two thousand years...

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Western tonal music is taken as the standard music, there is no other good music except tonal music. ... Under a broad classification of pop music, there is a variety of musical expressions: the most prominent is the recorded music industry being CDs and cassettes. These are mostly Pop music from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the quantities can be matched by that from the English-speaking West. While people recognise that Chinese music CDs are from Hong Kong or Taiwan, most of the pop music in fact is in the style of Japanese Pop music with Chinese words. ... This is confirmed by a report recently...

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The won an American Music Award for Best Pop New Artist, and their album was certified 5x platinum. ... In September they were nominated for 4 MTV Video Music Awards including: Best Group Video, Best New Artist Video, Best Pop Video, and The Viewer's Choice Award all for "Tearin" Up My Heart." ... They took home 3 MTV Video Music Awards for Viewer's Choice, Best Pop Video, and Best Choreography (which they owe to their choreographer Darrin Henson). ... The group took home 4 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Group Vidoe, Best Dance Video, Best Pop Video, and Viewer's Choice. ... Lu...

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This is seen in the transition from peasant folk songs to commercial pop music during the early nineteenth century to the Nineteen-Nineties. ... Also, the spread of new media and culture favored an advancing pop sound over traditional music. ... By the 1990's, different groups of music clashed, producing heavy-metal, urban, rap, and pop sounds. ... The decline of Italian Folk music and the rise of commercial pop can be attributed by many factors. ... Folk music has addressed the concerns of the peasants, while commercial pop has addressed the concerns of modern Italy. ...

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I hear it everywhere I go. It surrounds me and becomes a part of my life. We all hear it. No one can escape it. Music. Music is fundamental. It's primitive in origin but can still be as complex as a symphony orchestra. T.V. shows, commercials, movies, radio, and even shopping at your favorite store....

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