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Questions and Answers

Which genre of music is commonly referred to as K-pop?

Pop (correct)
Hip hop
Rock
All of the above

What is the meaning of the Korean word 'Gayo'?

Electronic dance music
Global pop music
Domestic pop music (correct)
Traditional Korean music

What is the main reason for the global popularity of K-pop?

Its incorporation of various forms and genres (correct)
Its use of electronic dance music
Its roots in traditional Korean music
Its focus on rock and jazz music

K-pop incorporates forms and genres from around the world.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

K-pop gained popularity only in South Korea.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

K-pop can only be used to describe pop music from South Korea.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the genres that K-pop incorporates?

pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'K-pop'?

It is a genre of popular music that has its roots in South Korea and is a component of South Korean culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'K-pop' and 'Gayo'?

'K-pop' refers to any popular or pop music from South Korea, while 'Gayo' is the Korean word for domestic pop music and is still often used in South Korea. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

K-pop Genre

K-pop is a genre of music that originated in South Korea.

Korean Term 'Gayo'

'Gayo' is a Korean word that means "pop music" or "popular music".

Global Popularity of K-pop

The main reason for the global popularity of K-pop is its incorporation of forms and genres from around the world.

Characteristics of K-pop

K-pop incorporates various genres, such as pop music, rock, hip-hop, electronic, and R&B.
K-pop is not limited to music from South Korea, but can also describe pop music influenced by Korean culture.
The term 'K-pop' is not interchangeable with 'Gayo', as 'Gayo' refers to a broader category of popular music, while 'K-pop' specifically refers to a genre of pop music that originated in Korea.