Popular music is basically what its name says it is - music that is enjoyed by a very large number of people. But the modern term "poplular music" refers more particularly to music that's made by a musical entertainment business specifically in order to be sold.
Popular music (or "pop" music) has roots in the music halls and and vaudeville theaters of England and the United States. However, the modern popular music industry was truly launched with radio programming in the 20th century. Traditional songs were performed in new styles, and at the same time, traditional instrumets gave the new music an entirely different sound. This mixing of styles and sounds became "world music". Today world music blends a wide range of sounds and rhythms. And popular music continues to evolve.
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