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Culled from Refinery29 A  song  is a  musical composition  intended to be vocally performed by the  human voice . This is often done at  distinct and fixed pitches  (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various  forms , such as those including the repetition and variation of sections. Written words created specifically for music or for which music is specifically created, are called  lyrics . If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an  art song . Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called  chants . Songs in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as  folk songs . Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the  mass market  are called  popular songs . These songs, which have broad appeal, are often compo...

Music

Culled from Timpa PLR Music  is an  art form , and  cultural  activity, whose  medium  is sound. General  definitions of music include common elements such as  pitch  (which governs  melody  and  harmony ),  rhythm  (and its associated concepts  tempo ,  meter , and  articulation ),  dynamics  (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of  timbre  and  texture  (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different  styles or types  of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of  instruments  and vocal techniques ranging from singing to  rapping ; there are solely  instrumental pieces ,  solely vocal pieces  (such as songs without instrumental  accompaniment ) and pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives from  Greek ...