:''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 music 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 music in outlook, but not cutting edge; it is generally strongly melody and frequently uses vocal harmony techniques and arrangement involving orchestra instruments. Some musical styles frequently included under the general heading of "middle of the road" include: * 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 nostalgia feel. MOR should not be confused with Album Oriented Rock (Album Oriented Rock). ==Notable MOR musicians== Some artists whose work falls wholly or mostly into the category of MOR include: *Nat King Cole *Perry Como *Bing Crosby *Carpenters *Matt Monro *Frank Sinatra See also Traditional pop music Popular music Radio formats
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:''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 music 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 music in outlook, but not cutting edge; it is generally strongly melody and frequently uses vocal harmony techniques and arrangement involving orchestra instruments. Some musical styles frequently included under the general heading of "middle of the road" include: * 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 nostalgia feel. MOR should not be confused with Album Oriented Rock (Album Oriented Rock). ==Notable MOR musicians== Some artists whose work falls wholly or mostly into the category of MOR include: *Nat King Cole *Perry Como *Bing Crosby *Carpenters *Matt Monro *Frank Sinatra See also Traditional pop music Popular music Radio formats
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