popularism
7.7
Music made to please many people and be easy to understand
- noun
- /ˈpɑpjələrɪzəm/
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popularismo
- Many artists adopt popularism in their music, aiming to reach a wider audience.
Examples
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The success of the song can be attributed to its catchy melody and strong popularism.
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It's not their fault, but it's the fault of a tradition of popularism, as populism is otherwise called.
Blog text (1) -
The new album showcases a kind of popularism that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Synonyms
pop music
vspopularism
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1.0
Songs with a catchy tune that many people like
focuses on being crafted to attract general listeners rather than specific themes
popular music
vspopularism
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1.0
Music that many people like and often hear on radio
is intentionally made to fit general public understanding
pop
vspopularism
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2.9
Made to appeal to many people, especially young people
is defined by deliberate design for the general public rather than youth focus
popular music genre
vspopularism
3.5
A type of music liked by many people for a time
is the broader idea of music made to suit public taste not just a style
How Popular
Surface Forms
popularism singular
popularisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word popularism comes from popular, built on popul- meaning 'people', and the ending -ism meaning 'a practice or movement'. So popularism is the idea or practice of making music or art that is 'for the people', meant to please the general public.