Asian Popular Music and Dance Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive vocabulary review of Pinoy Pop (P-pop), K-pop, and J-pop, covering genres, characteristics, and influential artists from the lecture transcript.

Popular music

Music that generally refers to widespread appeal and distribution among the masses, evolving in meaning since the 1920s.

Pop music

A specific genre that emerged from 1950s rock and roll, recognized for distinct styles, techniques, and broad commercial appeal.

Pinoy Pop (P-pop)

A contemporary genre that blends traditional Filipino musical elements with modern influences, characterized by catchy melodies, engaging lyrics, and vibrant production.

OPM Ballad

A staple in Filipino music known for emotive lyrics focused on love, heartbreak, and longing, showcasing the vocal prowess of singers.

Original Pilipino Music (OPM)

The overarching term for Philippine popular music, encompassing various genres like ballads, rock, and indie.

R&B and Soul (Pinoy)

A genre in the Philippines popularized by artists like Jay R and Kyla, emphasizing smooth vocal runs and expressive romance-focused lyrics.

Pinoy Reggae

A fusion of Jamaican reggae with a Filipino touch, featuring bands like Tropical Depression and Brownman Revival.

P-pop Idol Music

A genre influenced by K-pop and J-pop, featuring groups like SB19 and BGYO that combine catchy beats with highly choreographed performances.

Pinoy Rap

Emerging in the 1990s, this genre combines hip-hop with Filipino language and culture, often focusing on social issues and identity.

Indie Pop (Indie OPM)

An experimental style represented by artists like Ben&Ben and Clara Benin, known for introspective lyrics and an authentic voice.

Pinoy Rock

Originating in the 1970s, it incorporates Western rock with Filipino language and themes, popularized by bands like the Eraserheads and Rivermaya.

MNL48

A popular P-pop girl group inspired by the Japanese group AKB48, known for their song 'Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie'.

Asin

A pioneering 1970s Filipino band known for socially conscious lyrics and fusing folk music with native instruments, famous for 'Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran'.

SB19

An influential P-pop idol group known for synchronized dance routines and their song 'Mapa', which focuses on themes of resilience and unity.

BGYO

A rising P-pop group known for dynamic performances and themes of empowerment and self-discovery, famous for the song 'Patintero'.

Sarah Geronimo

Known as the 'Pop Princess', she is a top Filipino pop artist celebrated for her vocal talent and hit songs like 'Tala'.

Regine Velasquez

Often referred to as 'Asia's Songbird', she is recognized for her powerful vocals and ballads like 'On the Wings of Love'.

Gary Valenciano

Known as 'Mr. Pure Energy', he is a prominent performer who blends pop, rock, and gospel, famous for the song 'Sana Maulit Muli'.

Martin Nievera

Referred to as the 'Concert King' of the Philippines, he is a versatile singer known for his charisma and the song 'Be My Lady'.

K-pop (Korean Pop)

A global music genre from South Korea blending pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sounds with high-energy performances and colorful videos.

ARMY

The dedicated global fanbase of the South Korean K-pop group BTS.

J-pop (Japanese Pop)

A music genre with roots in the 1920s ryūkōka style, characterized by higher-pitched vocals, unique marketing of singles, and 'kawaii' aesthetics.

Ryūkōka

A popular Japanese music style from the early Showa era (1920s-1980s) influenced by Western jazz and blues.

Enka

A style of emotional ballads that was a precursor to modern J-pop.

Ereki

Electric guitar-driven bands that emerged in Japan during the late 1950s, leading to the 'Group Sounds' movement.

AKB48

A multimedia powerhouse and best-selling J-pop girl group featuring over 100 members and over 20 million singles sold.

Arashi

Recognized as Asia's best-selling boy band until 2020, with a greatest hits compilation that outperformed major global acts.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

A J-pop artist known for her unique fashion and childlike presence who gained significant attention in Western markets.

Official HIGE DANdism

A leading J-pop group whose single 'Pretender' achieved 300 million streams on Apple Music.

Namie Amuro

A dance-oriented J-pop artist whose single 'CAN YOU CELEBRATE?' became the best-selling song by a female J-pop artist.