| middle-of-the-road (def. 3). |
[mid-l-uh
v-thuh-rohd] 
| 1. | favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, esp. in politics; moderate. |
| 2. | of, pertaining to, or describing a type of popular music that avoids extremes of style and is catchy and tuneful enough to have broad appeal. |
| 3. | Also called easy listening. popular music having comparatively conventional, melodic qualities and hence having broad commercial appeal. |
| easy listening n. Music Light or popular compositions, usually having a prominent melody and a quiet or blended arrangement. |