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pop vs popular music

popular music vs pop

pop and popular music both are nouns.

pop is an adjective but popular music is not an adjective.

pop is a verb but popular music is not a verb.

pop is an adverb but popular music is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
popular music Yes No No No
As nouns, popular music is a hypernym of pop; that is, popular music is a word with a broader meaning than pop:
  • pop: music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
  • popular music: any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)
Other hypernyms of pop include popular music genre.
pop (noun) popular music (noun)
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
pop (adjective) popular music (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
pop (verb) popular music (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
take drugs, especially orally
drink down entirely
hit a pop-fly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
pop (adverb) popular music (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
Difference between pop and popular music

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