It was born at the end of the 1950s from rock and roll and other fashionable music genres. characteristics of pop music are short songs, a verse-chorus form and catcghy tunes. Pop has taken elements from other styles, wich has led to the appearance of countless subgenres. Aimed at the largest audicence possible, pop music is fused with other styles, like soul, funk and dance. Some famous pop artists include Elton John, Madonna, ABBA and Michael Jackson