Popular songs are called "popular

song" in the West. The correct concept should be commercial songs, that is, songs created with the main purpose of making profit. It is commercial music entertainment and all the "industrial" phenomena related to it. Its commercial nature is primary and its artistic quality is secondary.

Characteristics of popular songs:

Since the 1980s, popular songs have swept across China. They have a strong sense of the times, popularity, flamboyant personality, and natural singing. Language and other characteristics have become one of the most popular singing forms among the public.

Strong sense of the times

The creation of popular songs comes from life, has the broadest mass base and a very strong sense of the times. A classic popular song can become a symbol of an era, making people unforgettable for a long time.

Popularity

Despite different regions and different nationalities, popular songs are widely sung and appreciated by the public because their lyrics are popular, easy to learn and sing.

Public personality

Due to the diversification of popular singing methods and singing styles, many outstanding singers highlight their own personality and promote themselves according to their own voice conditions and aesthetic orientation. personality and received very good artistic effects.

1. Show a variety of sound colors.

In singing popular songs, singers can also change their original voice color according to the needs of different styles of the work to better express the specific emotions of the song.

2. The singing of popular songs is accompanied by beautiful physical performances. "Singing is not enough, so the hands are dancing and the feet are dancing" to obtain the best stage effect.

Natural language

The singing language of popular songs is not a simple, rough, or even vulgar language in terms of creation. The extensiveness and folklore of popular songs determine that his singing language should be natural and popular. There are many classics that are easy to understand and close to people's lives in singing languages ??that have been refined over the years. Some come from oral literature, some come from folk songs, some come from folk songs, and are catchy and deeply loved by people.

Based on the language characteristics of popular songs, natural singing methods are generally emphasized. The colloquial articulation method makes the audience feel more intimate and generates a strong excitement.

Contemporary performance

Singers of popular singing generally pay more attention to the external physical performance. In addition to completing the song singing, which generally requires rhythm, intonation and clear enunciation, they also often use their voices. Or the strengthening of body movements to achieve emotional expression. Some play and sing by themselves with the help of musical instruments, and some sing along with dance movements. The selection or arrangement of dance movements are designed according to the style and mood of the song.

To sum up, a strong sense of the times, folklore, flamboyant personality, and natural singing language are the main characteristics of popular songs. Only continuous exploration and innovation can promote the faster development of popular music. Development has made this wonderful flower in the garden bloom more colorfully.