# Pop — Genre

> Mainstream popular music. Hook-driven, accessible, radio-friendly.

## Defining elements

- Catchy hooks (chorus memorable on first listen)
- 3-4 minute songs
- Verse-chorus-verse structure
- Mid tempo (95-130 BPM typical)
- Major key dominant
- Wide audience appeal

## Sub-types

- **Pop rock** — pop with rock instruments (Taylor Swift, Coldplay)
- **Synthpop** — synth-driven (The Weeknd, Carly Rae Jepsen)
- **Electropop** — electronic + pop (Lady Gaga, Robyn)
- **Dance pop** — danceable (Dua Lipa, Madonna)
- **Indie pop** — alternative leaning (Lorde, Billie Eilish)
- **Adult contemporary** — softer (John Mayer, Sara Bareilles)

## Typical instrumentation

Drums + bass + electric guitar + keys/synths + lead vocals + backing harmonies

## Production characteristics

- Polished mix
- Vocal forward
- Strong hook in chorus
- Build-up and drop dynamics
- Modern compression / loudness

## Lyrics direction

- Universal themes (love, loss, empowerment)
- Personal but relatable
- Singable phrases
- Hook repetition

## For Suno

```
[Style: modern pop, 110 BPM, A major, drums + bass + electric guitar + 
synth pads + female mezzo lead with stacked harmonies, polished radio-
friendly production, big chorus]
```

## Examples

- Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles
- Azerbaijani: Aygün Kazımova, Roya, Brilliant Dadaşova

## Avoid

- Overly complex structure
- Inaccessible vocals
- Too long (>4 min)
- Generic emotion
