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noun

( sometimes initial capital letters ) any of various styles of popular music combining traditional, indigenous forms with elements of another culture's music, especially of Western rock and pop.

Also called world music.

Origin:
1985–90

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world music

—n
	popular music of various ethnic origins and styles outside the tradition of Western pop and rock music

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