The definition of popular music is constantly changing and has no clear standard meaning. Raymond Williams defined the term ‘popular’ as ‘belonging to the people’, however in the 16th century popular culture was seen as a negative term. Popular music was perceived as a ‘low’ culture belonging to the ‘common people’.
However in the 18th century popular music was widely accepted and enjoyed. The term ‘popular’ implies that something is accessible, simplified, mass produced and then consumed and enjoyed by a diverse audience.
Popular music is sometimes perceived as being commercially orientated. By this it means that musicians are more interested in receiving a profit rather than focusing on the art of writing and playing music.
All in all Popular Music may be defined as what a lot of people enjoy and like.
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