Light music, also known as "emotional music", refers to instrumental works in popular music (the accurate concept should be commercial music, that is, music created with the main purpose of making profit), excluding rock music, disco and other music with strong rhythms. music.

Light music interprets music in a popular way, and its source can be original or adapted from classical music, pop music or folk music. Light music is generally played by small bands, with simple structure, bright rhythm and beautiful melody. Light music can create a warm and romantic atmosphere with a casual nature.

Light music originated in Britain after World War I, reached its peak in the mid-to-late 20th century, and was gradually replaced by New Age music at the end of the 20th century, but it still has a certain influence today.

Extended information

Light music was introduced to China in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The so-called three major European light music groups have all sent groups to perform in China. Just after the Cultural Revolution, everything was waiting for improvement, and people began to eagerly absorb Western culture. In that era when information was scarce, light music allowed people to cultivate their sentiments and calm their restless emotions.

In the late 1980s, at 5:30 every afternoon, the "Foreign Music Appreciation" column of the Central People's Broadcasting Station was almost exclusively light music; and every Sunday morning at 10:30, music fans would prepare music in advance With AA batteries costing 1.6 cents each, I turned on the Sanyo radio on time and listened to light music for a full hour on "Stereo Friends". Compared with rigorous symphony, relaxed light music is easier for the public to accept and like.

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia—Light Music

Reference material: China Net—Light Music’s 20-Year Journey in China