| Indonesian pop | |
|---|---|
| Other names | I-pop |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1960s, Indonesia |
| Typical instruments | Vocal, acoustic guitar, electric bass, electric guitar, drum, keyboard, piano, violin, harmonica, synthesizer, ukulele |
| Subgenres | |
| Pop Melayu | |
| Regional scenes | |
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| Other topics | |
Indo-pop (Indonesian: Pop Indo) also known as Indonesian pop or I-pop is loosely defined as Indonesian pop music; however, in a wider sense it can also encompass Indonesian pop culture, which also includes Indonesian cinema and sinetrons (Indonesian TV drama).
Indonesian pop music today is sometimes influenced by trends and recordings from Western music.[1] However, in return the Indonesian style of pop music has influenced the regional pop culture in Southeast Asia, especially the Malaysian pop scene that began to imitating the Indonesian style of pop music in late 2000s. Indo pop usually expresses contemporary Indonesian sentiments and lifestyles, generally about love and social life related to relationships. Indonesian-pop music with sad and mellow melodies is also very popular and selling very well.[2]
- ^ "Indonesian Pop Music". National Geographic. Archived from the original on 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ^ "Orang Indonesia Cenderung Mempunyai Selera Musik Sedih". Prambors FM. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2022-08-25.