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Light music is a generic term applied to a mainly British musical style of light orchestral music which originated in the 19th century. Its heyday occurred during the mid‑20th century and continues until the present day.The style is a less serious form of Western classical music featuring through-composed usually shorter orchestral pieces and suites designed to appeal to a wider audience than more serious compositions.

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