Middle of the road may refer to: *A synonym for political

centrism Centrism is a political outlook or position involving acceptance or support of a balance of social equality and a degree of social hierarchy while opposing political changes that would result in a significant shift of society strongly to the l ...

*A synonym for moderation or ''

via media ''Via media'' is a Latin phrase meaning "the middle road" and is a philosophical maxim for life which advocates moderation in all thoughts and actions. Originating from the Delphic Maxim ''nothing to excess'' and subsequent Ancient Greek philosop ...

'' ("the middle road")

Music

Middle of the road (music) Middle of the road (also known by its acronym MOR) is a commercial radio format and popular music genre. Music associated with this term is strongly melodic and uses techniques of vocal harmony and light orchestral arrangements. The format was even ...

, music style and radio format often abbreviated "MOR" *

Middle of the Road (band) Middle of the Road are a Scottish pop group who have enjoyed success across Europe and Latin America since the 1970s. Before ABBA established themselves in the mid 70s, Middle of the Road were the sound of early europop with their distinctive h ...

, 1970s Scottish pop band * "Middle of the Road" (song), 1983 song by The Pretenders * ''M.O.R.'' (album), 2007 album by Alabama 3 *"

M.O.R. "M.O.R." is a song by English rock music, rock band Blur (band), Blur from Blur (Blur album), their eponymous album. Released on 15 September 1997, "M.O.R." reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart on its release as a single in September 1997 ...

", 1997 song by Blur

Music

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