Cantopop

Pronunciation: /ˈkæntoʊˌpɑp/

Definitions of Cantopop

noun a genre of popular music originating from Hong Kong, characterized by a mix of Cantonese lyrics and Western musical influences

Example Sentences

A1 Cantopop is a genre of music popular in Hong Kong.

A2 Many young people enjoy listening to Cantopop songs.

B1 Cantopop has influences from both Chinese and Western music styles.

B2 Some Cantopop artists have achieved international fame.

C1 The lyrics of Cantopop songs often reflect social issues in Hong Kong society.

C2 Cantopop concerts attract large crowds of enthusiastic fans.

Examples of Cantopop in a Sentence

formal Cantopop is a genre of music that originated in Hong Kong in the 1970s.

informal I love listening to Cantopop songs when I'm feeling nostalgic.

slang Cantopop tunes always get stuck in my head after a night out.

figurative The Cantopop industry is known for producing catchy hits that resonate with listeners.

Grammatical Forms of Cantopop

• plural: Cantopops
• comparative: more Cantopop
• superlative: most Cantopop
• present tense: Cantopops
• future tense: will Cantopop
• perfect tense: have Cantopoped
• continuous tense: is Cantopoping
• singular: Cantopop
• positive degree: Cantopop
• infinitive: to Cantopop
• gerund: Cantopoping
• participle: Cantopoped

Origin and Evolution of Cantopop

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: Cantonese and English

Story behind the word: The term 'Cantopop' originated in Hong Kong in the late 1970s.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe popular music in Cantonese language, Cantopop has evolved to encompass a wide range of pop music genres in Hong Kong and other Chinese-speaking regions.