The Definition of POP – POP in a Sentence

This video explains the meaning of POP as an abbreviation of the word popular. There are specific contexts in which this word is used.

The video provides 4 examples of pop in modern culture. Illustrations are provided and sentence examples so the student can form a strong mental association with the phrase containing POP and the picture.

Understand the modern definition of POP and increase your knowledge of everyday English.

Here is a transcript of the video . . . What is the Meaning of POP?

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The meaning of POP:

In the 19^th century POP came to be used as an abbreviation of POPULAR.

The abbreviation POP is now used in a variety of ways.

Note: This video focuses on ‘pop’ as an abbreviation of ‘popular’. Check the dictionary for various meanings for the noun, adjective, and verb ‘pop’.

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Pop Music/Pop Song

Definition: a genre of popular music featuring short to medium length songs, often with repeated choruses and hooks, borrowing elements from a variety of styles.

Note: During the 1950s pop music and rock music were almost synonymous. However, at the end of the sixties, rock music was understood to be more innovative and meaningful, whereas pop music was more lightweight and commercial.

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Sentence Example: “Top of the Pops”, made by the BBC, was the world’s longest running weekly music show, broadcast from January 1, 1964 to July 30, 2006.

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Pop Art

This art movement developed in the U.S.A. and the U.K. during the 1950s. It uses themes and techniques of mass-produced popular culture such as comic strips, advertising, and science fiction.

It uses images from popular culture and challenges the traditions of fine art.

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Sentence Example: Andy Warhol’s silk screen print of Marilyn Monroe is a typical example of pop art.

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Pop Psychology

Pop psychology developed during the 1950s and 1960s in close association with the human potential movement.

It refers to ideas, concepts and theories about human behaviour and thinking that are easily understood with the intention of improving the quality of life.

Self-help books are one aspect of pop psychology.

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Sentence Example: “The Power of Positive Thinking”, a 1952 self-help book which remained on the New York Times’ best-seller list for 186 weeks, is an early example of pop psychology.

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Pop Culture

Pop culture refers to products in the fields of music, art, literature, dance, film, fashion, etc. that have mass appeal, transmitted through the mass media, and especially aimed at the younger generation.

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Sentence Example: If you want to see how pop culture is constantly evolving, subscribe to YouTube’s Culture & Trends Report!

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So remember, the word POP as an abbreviation for POPULAR is often used in the modern world to refer to:

pop music or pop songs
pop art
pop psychology
pop culture

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Image Credits

Slide 4 – Top of the Pops
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_of_the_Pops#/media/File:Totp_logo_1998.svg

Slide 5 – Marilyn Monroe
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https://flic.kr/p/9VmZt
Andy Warhol
https://flic.kr/p/de7ohZ

Slide 8 – Positive Thinking
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Positive_Thinking#/media/File:The_Power_of_Positive_Thinking_(Norman_Vincent_Peale).png

Slide 10 – YouTube trends
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https://www.youtube.com/user/Trends

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