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- noun A genre of
popular music inspired by 1960sBritish andAmerican pop and rock music, with strongmelodies , crispvocal harmonies , economicalarrangements , and prominentguitar riffs .
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ecbrenner commented on the word power pop
"A popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are usually kept to a minimum, and blues elements are largely downplayed. Recordings tend to display production values that lean toward compression and a forceful drum beat. Instruments usually include one or more electric guitars, an electric bass guitar, a drum kit, and sometimes electric keyboards or synthesizers." --Wikipedia
June 12, 2009
jfk commented on the word power pop
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June 12, 2009