POPULAR

MUSIC
 BOYS vs GIRLS

Listen to some example of

Popular music and guess
the title. The group who get
the 3 score will be the
winner.
 WHAT IS
POPULAR
MUSIC?
 Popular music literally means “music of the
populace” which is similar to traditional folk music of the
past. As it developed in the 20th century, pop music
generally consists of music for entertainment of large
number of people, whether on radio or in live performances.
Scholars have classified music as "popular" based
on various factors, including whether a song or piece
becomes known to listeners mainly from hearing the music
(in contrast with classical music, in which many musicians
learn pieces from sheet music); its appeal to diverse
listeners, its treatment as a marketplace commodity in a
capitalist context, and other factors.
KINDS OF
POPULAR
MUSIC?
BALLADS
Ballads originated as an expressive folksong in
narrative verse dealing typically about love. The word is
derived from both the medieval French “chanson
balladee” and “ballade” which refers to a dancing song. It
was used by poets and composers since the 18th
century until it became a slow popular love song in the
19th century. Today, it refers to a love song in a slightly
pop or rock style, with the following variations:
 1. BLUES BALLADS
A fusion of Anglo-
American and Afro-American
styles from the 19th century
that deals with the anti-heroes
resisting authority. The form
emphasizes the character of
the performer more than the
narrative content, and uses a
banjo or a guitar as
accompaniment.
 2. POP STANDARDS AND JAZZ
BALLADS
A blues style built from
a single verse of 16 bars
ending on the dominant or
half-cadence, followed by a
refrain/chorus part of 16 or 32
bars in AABA form. The B
section acts as the bridge,
and the piece normally ends
with a brief coda.
POP STANDARD AND JAZZ BALLADERS

George Gershwin CLICK THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO

George Gershwin
(September 26, 1898 – July 11,
1937) was an American composer
and pianist. Gershwin's
compositions spanned both popular
and classical genres, and his most
popular melodies are widely known.
Among his best known works are
the orchestral compositions
Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An
American in Paris (1928), as well as
the opera Porgy and Bess (1935).
:The Man I Love:
POP STANDARD AND JAZZ BALLADERS
Irving Berlin CLICK THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO

Irving Berlin was born Israel Beilin on

May 11, 1888. One of eight children, his exact
place of birth is unknown, although his family
had been living in Tolochin, Byelorussia, when
they immigrated to New York in 1893.
ver the next five decades, Irving
Berlin produced an outpouring of ballads,
dance numbers, novelty tunes and love songs
that defined American popular song for much
of the century. A sampling of just some of the
Irving Berlin standards includes "How Deep Is
The Ocean," "Blue Skies," "White Christmas,"
"Always," "Anything You Can Do," "There's No
Business Like Show Business,
POP STANDARD AND JAZZ BALLADERS
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Duke Ellington
A major figure in the history
of jazz music, Duke Ellington's
career spanned more than half a
century, during which time he
composed thousands of songs for
the stage, screen and contemporary
songbook. He created one of the
most distinctive ensemble sounds in
Western music and continued to
play what he called "American
Music" until shortly before his death
in 1974.
1.POP AND ROCK
BALLADS
An emotional love
song with suggestions of
folk music. This style is
sometimes applied to
strophic (verse-repeating)
story-songs.
STANDARDS
In music, the term “standard” is used to
denote the most popular and enduring songs from a
particular genre or style. Its style is mostly in a slow
or moderate tempo with a relaxed mood. It features
highly singable melodies within the range and
technical capacity of listeners.

Among the foremost proponents of this style are the

following:
Frank Sinatra CLICK THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO

His genre was

categorized as traditional pop
and jazz. He was a successful
singer, actor, producer,
director, and conductor. His hit
singles include “My Way” and
“Strangers in the Night”.
Nat King Cole
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An American
Ballader. He owes most
of his popular musical
fame to his soothing
baritone voice. His
famous hits include “L-O-
V-E” and “Unforgettable”.
Matt Monroe CLICK THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO

An English singer
who became one of the
most popular entertainers in
the international music
scene during the 1960s. His
hit singles include “Portrait
of My Love” and “Born
Free”.
ROCK AND ROLLS
Rock and roll is the combination of Afro-
American forms such as the blues, jump blues, jazz,
and gospel music with the Western swing and country
music. The lead instruments were the piano and
saxophone and were eventually replaced by modern
instruments. This form came during the age when
electric guitars were supplemented by amplifiers and
microphones to raise the volume. Its name is derived
from the motion of a ship on the ocean, “rock and roll.”
 Elvis Presley CLICK THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO

The greatest proponent of the rock

and roll style.
His hit songs such as “Heartbreak
Hotel” and “Blue Suede Shoes” were
complemented by his good looks and
elaborate movements that included
hugging the microphone as he sang.
Presley’s style was the precursor
of the British band known as The Beatles,
whose compositions further boosted rock
and roll as the favorite genre of the times.
Examples of The Beatles’ songs in this
genre are “I Saw Her Standing There”,
“Get Back” and “While My Guitar Gently
Weeps”.
DISCO
Another form of pop music known as “Disco”
rose in 70s. This type of music pertained to rock music
that was more danceable, thus leading to the
establishment of venues for public dancing also called
discos. The term originated from the French word
“discotheque” which means a library for phonograph
records. The disco style had a soaring and
reverberating sound rhythmically controlled by a
steady beat for ease of dancing accompanied by
strings, horns, electric guitars, and electric pianos or
synthesizers.
 Famous figures of the disco genre

ABBA
ABBA is Sweden's biggest
ever pop group and one of the most
popular bands in history.
The band was named after
the band members Agnetha
Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny
Andersson, and Anni-Frid
Lyngstad.
One of their famous song is
Dancing Queen.
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 Famous figures of the disco genre
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Donna Summer
Donna Summer was an
American singer and songwriter
who helped popularise disco
worldwide, becoming a global star
and one of the most influential
artists in the genre.
Iconic songs like 'I Feel
Love', 'Love To Love You Baby',
'Hot Stuff' and 'Bad Girls' brought
Summer to prominence during the
disco boom of the 1970s.
 Famous figures of the disco genre

The Bee Gees

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English-Australian pop-
rock band that embodied the disco
era of the late 1970s.
A singing trio of brothers
— Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and
Maurice Gibb. They were born on
the Isle of Man to English parents,
lived in Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
Manchester, England, UK and
during their childhood years moved
to Brisbane, Australia, where they
began their musical careers.
“Stayin’ Alive”,
 Famous figures of the disco genre

Gloria Gaynor
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An American singer, best

known for the disco era hits "I Will
Survive" (1978), "Let Me Know (I
Have a Right)" (1979), "I Am What
I Am" (1983), and her version of
"Never Can Say Goodbye" (1974).
POP MUSIC
Pop music, often called simply pop, is
contemporary music and a common type of popular
music (distinguished from classical or art music and
from folk music. The term does not refer specifically to
a single genre or sound, and its meaning is different
depending on the time and place.
Pop music may include elements of rock, hip
hop, reggae, dance, R&B, jazz, electronic, and
sometimes folk music and various other styles.
 POP MUSIC SUPERSTARS

Diana Ross and the Supremes

the Supremes, American pop-soul
vocal group whose tremendous popularity with a
broad audience made its members among the
most successful performers of the 1960s and
the flagship act of Motown Records. The
principal members of the group were Diana
Ross (byname of Diane Earle; b. March 26,
1944, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.), Florence Ballard
(b. June 30, 1943, Detroit —d. February 22,
1976, Detroit), Mary Wilson (b. March 6, 1944,
Greenville, Mississippi—d. February 8, 2021,
Henderson, Nevada), and Cindy Birdsong (b.
December 15, 1939, Camden, New Jersey).

“Stop in the Name of Love”

 POP MUSIC SUPERSTARS

Olivia Newton John

Was a British-born Australian
singer, actress and activist.
In 1978, Newton-John starred
in the musical film Grease, which
became the highest-grossing musical
film ever at the time and whose
soundtrack remains one of the world's
best-selling albums of all time.

(Hopelessly Devoted to You),

 POP MUSIC SUPERSTARS

Elton John
A British singer,
pianist and composer.
Commonly nicknamed the
Rocket Man after his 1972 hit
single of the same name,
John has led a commercially
successful career as a solo
artist since the 1970s, having
released 31 albums since
1969.
(Skyline Pigeon)
 POP MUSIC SUPERSTARS

The Carpenters
An American vocal and
instrumental duo consisting of
siblings Karen (1950–1983) and
Richard Carpenter (born 1946).
They produced a distinct soft
musical style, combining Karen's
contralto vocals with Richard's
harmonizing, arranging and
composition skills. During their 14-
year career, the Carpenters
recorded 10 albums along with
numerous singles and several
television specials.

“We’ve Only Just Begun

 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

Celine Dion
Canadian singer. Noted
for her powerful and technically
skilled vocals,Dion is the best-
selling Canadian recording artist,
and the best-selling French-
language artist of all time. Her
music has incorporated genres
such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel,
and classical music.

“My Heart Will Go On”

 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

Whitney Houston
American singer and
actress. Nicknamed "The
Voice", she is one of the best-
selling music artists of all time,
with sales of over 200 million
records worldwide.Houston
has influenced many singers in
popular music, and is known
for her powerful, soulful vocals
and vocal improvisation skills.

“I Will Always Love You ”

 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

MARIAH CAREY
An American singer,
songwriter, actress, and record
producer. Referred to as the
"Songbird Supreme" and the
"Queen of Christmas", she is
known for her five-octave vocal
range, melismatic singing style,
songwriting, and signature use of
the whistle register.

“Hero”
 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

Beyonce
an American singer,
songwriter, producer, and
actress. Beyoncé performed
in various singing and dancing
competitions as a child. She
rose to fame in the late 1990s
as the lead singer of Destiny's
Child, one of the best-selling
girl groups of all time.

“Listen”
 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

Lady Gaga
American singer,
songwriter, and actress. She
is known for her image
reinventions and musical
versatility. Gaga began
performing as a teenager,
singing at open mic nights
and acting in school plays

“Bad Romance”
 POP SUPERSTARS IN RECENT YEARS

Bruno Mars
American singer-songwriter,
record producer, musician, dancer, and
music video director. He is known for
his stage performances, retro
showmanship, and for performing in a
wide range of musical styles, including
pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco,
and rock. Mars is accompanied by his
band, the Hooligans, who play a variety
of instruments, such as electric guitar,
bass, piano, keyboards, drums, and
horns, and also serve as backup
singers and dancers.

“Just the Way You Are”

 Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop”
Perhaps the most popular
solo performer of all time is Michael
Joseph Jackson who was born on
August 29, 1958 and died on June 25,
2009. He was an American recording
artist, entertainer, singer-songwriter,
record producer, musical arranger,
dancer, choreographer, actor,
businessman, and philanthropist.
Jackson's 1982 album
“Thriller” remains the world's best-
selling album of all time, and four of his
other solo studio albums are among the
world's best-selling records: Off the
Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous
(1991), and History (1995).
HIP HOP AND RAP
Hip hop is a stylized, highly rhythmic type of music
that usually includes portions of rhythmically chanted words
called rap.
Rap is characterized by the artist speaking along
with an instrumental or synthesized beat. It has evolved
into a subculture that encompasses music like rapping,
DJ’ing, scratching and beatboxing.
Among the early hip hop artists were

LL Cool J and Run D.M.C.

While recent popular names include

Beastie Boys, Eminem and Kanye West.

 ACTIVITY 9
ACTIVITY
Directions. Complete the table below by identifying the Artist and
Genre of the different songs. Write your answers on a sheet of
paper.

SONG ARTIST GENRE

LISTEN

MY WAY

I WILL SURIVIVE

HEARTBREAK HOTEL

ALWAYS
 ACTIVITY
Choose one question and they will elaborate their answer.

1. What specific genre in popular music would likely be your

life soundtrack and why?

2. Who among the popular artists discussed in this lesson

inspired you most? Support your answer.