This is why pop music has such a large audience. Unless someone absolutely despises pop music, most people have at least one favorite pop song or love listening to it. Pop music is known for its catchy melodies and lyrics that draw people in, which is why it is one of the most popular music genres. The name "pop music" comes from the term "folk music". Rock music, on the other hand, has a smaller, more specific audience. Not everyone likes the louder, more instrumental feel of rock music. Many people don't listen to rock music because they don't like the sound. For the most part, rock has a smaller audience because not everyone understands and appreciates the most meaningful lyrics that rock music has to offer. In conclusion, pop and rock music have distinctive and demonstrable differences from each other, such as backing tracks, lyrics and audiences. Pop music is more commonly known for its vocals, while rock music is known for its instrumentals and guitar riffs. Each genre has a big difference in lyrics that creates a difference in the audience. No matter which genre is more popular or which is more recognized, each has its own qualities that make it unique and special