What was the first pop song ever made?

The first major pop song was written and performed in Milwaukee. Milwaukee is home to the song 'After the Ball' by Charles Harris. Written in 1891, it's the first song to sell a million copies of sheet music.
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Who first started pop music?

The first stirrings of popular or pop music—any genre of music that appeals to a wide audience or subculture—began in the late 19th century, with discoveries by Thomas Edison and Emile Berliner.
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What was the first song ever made?

“Hurrian Hymn No. 6” is considered the world's earliest melody, but the oldest musical composition to have survived in its entirety is a first century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.” The song was found engraved on an ancient marble column used to mark a woman's gravesite in Turkey.
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What is original pop music?

It is a musical style, mainly aimed at a young market, often characterized as a softer alternative to rock and roll. It has its origins in the ragtime sound of the early 20th century, jazz, big band, country, blues, and rock and roll. Pop music is also heavily influenced by African American music.
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Who was the first pop artist?

Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Richard Hamilton and Roy Lichtenstein are among those viewed as the original Pop Artists. Richard Hamilton has often been labelled the founding father of British Pop Art for outlining the aims and ideals of the movement as listed above.
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Evolution of Pop Music (1940 - 2020)



Is K pop real music?

K-pop (Korean: 케이팝; RR: keipap), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture.
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What is the oldest song still sung?

The Hurrian Hymn was discovered in the 1950s on a clay tablet inscribed with Cuneiform text. It's the oldest surviving melody and is over 3,400 years old.
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What's the oldest song on Spotify?

Believe it or not, the oldest song on Spotify is actually the oldest song in the world. Titled “The Hymn Of Ugarit,” the track is a modern recording by Al-Pha-X of what is the oldest known piece of music ever discovered. The song dates back to 14th century B.C.E. and was discovered on a clay tablet in the 1950s.
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What was the first song of BTS?

BTS debuted in South Korea on June 12, 2013, with the single "No More Dream", which peaked at number 124 on the Gaon Digital Chart and sold 50,000 copies. To support their first extended play, O! RUL8,2?, the band released "N.O", which met with minor commercial success domestically.
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Who is the father of pop?

Andy Warhol, 1928-1987: The Father of Pop Art.
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When was pop most popular?

During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. Rock and pop music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which pop became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible.
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Who named the King of Pop?

Michael Jackson Official Site

At the 1989 Soul Train Awards, Elizabeth Taylor presented Michael the Heritage Award for Career Achievement and she dubbed him “the true king of pop, rock and soul.” It was ultimately shortened to King of Pop and that is how Michael has been known ever since.
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What is the full form of BTS 💜?

BTS, in full Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean: “Bulletproof Boy Scouts” or “Bangtan Boys”), also called Beyond the Scene, South Korean K-pop (Korean pop music) band that shot to international stardom in the late 2010s.
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What is the English name of BTS?

Bts means Bulletproof Boyscoucts in korean but they have recently changes their english name to Beyond the Scene. They have seven members (3 rappers and 4 vocalists) and debuted on June 12th, 2013.
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What does BTS stand for English?

BTS stands for the Korean phrase Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean: 방탄소년단; Hanja: 防彈少年團), which translates literally to "Bulletproof Boy Scouts". According to member J-Hope, the name signifies the group's desire "to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets".
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Which singer is 1st in Spotify?

1. The Weeknd. The Weeknd has over 89 million monthly listeners overall.
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What is the oldest song with 1 billion views?

'November Rain' Is The Oldest Song With A Billion YouTube Views – What's That Mean? Guns N' Roses' 1992 video recently joined 112 others in the billion-views club, but there's more to the milestone than that.
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Who is the first singer in the world?

An anonymous vocalist sings "Au Claire De La Lune" to Parisian inventor Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville, who makes the first known and oldest surviving recording of the human voice.
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How old is the oldest pop singer?

The self-described oldest pop singer in America is named Jordan Miller. He is 91.
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Who is the youngest #1 song artist?

When the track reached No. 1, Stevie became the youngest solo artist to have topped the Billboard Hot 100 – though another future Motown superstar, Michael Jackson, was aged just 11 years 155 days when The Jackson Five's “I Want You Back” topped the Billboard charts in January 1970.
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Why is K-pop popular in the Philippines?

In addition, Korean music entices the Filipino hearts, as Korean idols performs their concert, releases their albums, launches their singles and even watching them through the internet, you can see the love, support, and devotion the Filipino people poured in the Korean music.
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Who is the real K-pop queen?

Kwon Bo-ah (Korean: 권보아; born November 5, 1986), known professionally as BoA, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, producer and actress. One of the most successful and influential Korean entertainers, she has been dubbed the "Queen of K-pop."
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Who invented K-pop?

Seo Taiji revolutionized Korean Pop music by merging it with popular American music. They coupled the new brand of music with hip-hop choreography, and K-pop was born. Seo Taiji and Boys were the first-ever K-pop group.
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Why is BTS called ARMY?

As fans know, ARMY was established as BTS' fandom name on July 9, 2013, soon after the release of the band's first single, “2 Cool 4 Skool.” The word is an acronym for “Adorable Representative M.C. For Youth,” but there are also other meanings.
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