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Middle Of The Road - This article is about the radio format. For the Blur single, see M.O.R.
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. Some musical styles frequently included under the general heading of "middle of the road" include: MOR should not be confused with AOR (Album Oriented Rock). Notable MOR musicians Some artists whose work falls wholly or mostly into the category of MOR include: See also Traditional pop music
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