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For questions about writing pop music, pop music techniques, music written for pop music, or other general questions about pop music. Pop music (term derived from an abbreviation of "popular") is a genre of popular music which originated in its modern form in the 1950s, derived from rock and roll. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, though the former is a description of music which is popular (can include any style).

For questions about writing pop music, pop music techniques, music written for pop music, or other general questions about pop music. Pop music (term derived from an abbreviation of "popular") is a genre of popular music which originated in its modern form in the 1950s, derived from rock and roll. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, though the former is a description of music which is popular (can include any style).