"adult contemporary" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} adult contemporary (uncountable)
  1. A category of music including soft rock, ballads, easy listening, soul, and rhythm and blues. Wikipedia link: adult contemporary music Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres, Radio Synonyms: AC

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