Phrase guide

pop song

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of song from the genre of music derived from rock and roll music of the 1950s characterized by a short, catchy tune and the frequent repetition of a chorus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Synonyms: pop tune

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 流行歌曲 (liúxíng gēqǔ) — a type of song
  • Chinese Mandarin: 通俗歌曲 (tōngsú gēqū) — a type of song
  • Finnish: popkappale — a type of song
  • Finnish: poplaulu — a type of song
  • German: Popsong — a type of song
  • Japanese: ポップス (poppusu) — a type of song
  • Japanese: ポップソング (poppu songu) — a type of song
  • Korean: 대중가요 (daejunggayo) — a type of song
  • Korean: 군중가요 (gunjunggayo) — a type of song
  • Māori: waiata arotini — a type of song