What type of music is the most common?

Pop music is the most common type of music in the world. It is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the 1950s, deriving from rock and roll and drawing on a variety of other genres such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country. Pop music is typically characterized by a catchy melody, simple lyrics, and a repetitive structure. Some of the most popular pop artists of all time include Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and the Beatles.