Easy listening is mostly instrumental pop music marked by light or nonexistent rhythms, designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. It's generally thought of us quiet background stuff (a.k.a. 'elevator music') perfect for small-town stores and offices. It ranges from light dinner jazz to lush but easygoing orchestral scores and symphonic treatments of pop songs.

Notable Artists: Ray Conniff, Mantovani, Zamfir, Lawrence Welk