"power pop" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} power pop (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of popular music inspired by 1960s British and American pop and rock music, with strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Wikipedia link: power pop Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: powerpop, power-pop
    Sense id: en-power_pop-en-noun-lSUjaS1V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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