What is Popular Music?

Popular - Originally a legal term 'popularis' meaning belonging to the people.
The term 'Popular' then meant 'widely favoured' from the 18thc onwards, which is an accurate reflection of what popular music means to people in 21stc with all of the music charts that surround music. However that doesnt mean that 'Popular' automatically means good just because it is widely favoured, the charts have featured songs such as 'Bob The Builder' and 'Mr Blobby' which are clearly commercial products other than holding any artistic value. Popular music will also always involve technology unless it is acapella relying purely on the artists voice alone.
Every type of genre of music has featured in the charts at some point, making it popular with the people. Popular music is not limited, but what is at the top of the charts doesnt always mean that that genre is the only type of music being listened too.