A Study of the Role & Position of Pop Music from the Youth's Viewpoint (Study Location: Bandar Abbas)

Nowadays music, especially pop music, is a cultural product which is widely used in society. Music has achieved a noticeable development and importance among the youth. In view of the above-said importance, the aim of the article is to study the role and position of pop music among the youth in Bandar Abbas. The results demonstrate that most youths listen to pop music to a certain extent. They believe that pop music brings about joy and happiness in society. They also believe that this type of music is capable of filling their free time and entertaining them. From the youth's viewpoint, being familiar with music is a necessity. However, they are a little familiar with music principles and genres. The results prove that from the youth's viewpoint, music, as a cultural instrument, can be utilized to develop social unity and harmony, to make a sense of success in people, to give relaxation and pleasure in society.