Powerpop Is A Popular Musical Sub-Genre That Draws Its Inspiration From 60s British And American Pop And Rock Music. With The Term Defined By Pete Townshend Of The Who, It Typically Incorporates A Combination Of Musical Devices Such As Strong Melodies, Crisp Vocal Harmonies, Economical Arrangements, And Prominent Guitar Riffs. Instrumental Solos Are Usually Kept To A Minimum, And Blues Elements Are Largely Downplayed. Recordings Tend To Display Production Values That Lean Toward Compression And A Forceful Drum Beat. Instruments Usually Include One Or More Electric Guitars, An Electric Bass Guitar, A Drum Kit, And Sometimes Electric Keyboards Or Synthesizers. While Its Cultural Impact Has Waxed And Waned Over The Decades, Power Pop Is Among Rock's Most Enduring Sub-Genres. The Music Often Over-Laps With Other Rock Sub-Genres Such As New Wave, Pop Punk, Jangle Pop, And General Pop Rock Among Others. . User-Contributed Text Is Available Under The Creative Commons By-SA License; Additional Terms May Apply.