world music
noun
Definition of world music
: popular music originating from or influenced by non-Western musical traditions and often having a danceable rhythm —usually hyphenated when used attributively
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First Known Use of world music
1982
WORLD MUSIC Defined for English Language Learners
world music
noun
Definition of world music for English Language Learners
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: popular music that is based on musical traditions from different parts of the world and that often has a rhythm that you can dance to
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