Middle of the road

:This article is about the radio format. For the Blur single, see M.O.R.

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Middle of the road or MOR is a broad term encompassing a number of musical styles. Not technically a genre in its own right, it was, and in some places still is, a popular radio format. Music classed as MOR is broadly popular in outlook, but not cutting edge; it is generally strongly melodic and frequently uses vocal harmony techniques and arrangements involving orchestral instruments.

Related Topics:
Musical - Genre - Radio format - Popular - Cutting edge - Melodic - Harmony - Arrangements - Orchestral

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Some musical styles frequently included under the general heading of "middle of the road" include:

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• Easy listening
• Traditional pop music of the pre-rock & roll era, or later recordings imitative of that style
• Orchestral ballads
• Songs from musical theater
• Light jazz
• Any music with a nostalgic feel.

MOR should not be confused with AOR (Album Oriented Rock).

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