ALL ABOUT SONGS

Song:

Song is a short piece of music with words. It combines melody and vocals, although some composers have written instrumental pieces, or musical works without words, that mimic the quality of a singing voice. The words of a song are called lyrics. 

Types of songs: Religious song:- Religious music for singing like Hamd, Naats, Kala'am. Composition:- A musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" Anthem:- a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school). Aria:- An elaborate song for solo voice. Ballad:- A narrative song with a recurrent refrain. barcarolle:- A boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers. chorus: - The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers. ditty: - A short simple song or the words of a poem intended to be sung. lament:- A song or hymn composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person. drinking song:- A song celebrating the joys of drinking; sung at drinking parties. folk song:- A song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture lied:- A German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano. love song:- A song about love or expressing love for another person. lullaby:- A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep. lyrics:- The text of a popular song is known as lyrics. golden oldie:- A song that was formerly popular. partsong:- A song with two or more voice parts. prothalamion:- A song in celebration of a marriage. roundelay:- A song in which a line or phrase is repeated. banquet song:- A song sometimes improvised sung by guests at a banquet. serenade:-A song characteristically played outside the house of a woman. torch song:- A popular song concerned with disappointment in love. work song:- A usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work.
Elements of song:
1:Tempo: Overall pace of the song; speed of the music. 2:Rhythm: In songs, words usually match the rhythm.  3:Pitch: High or low tones. 4:Timbre: Color of the sound. 5:Dynamic: Loudness or softness of the sound. 6:Melody: The tune.  7:Harmony: The blending of tones or sounds played or sung simultaneously to make up chords. 9 Health Benefits of Song(Music) It's heart healthy. Research has shown that blood flows more easily when music is played. ... It elevates mood. ... It reduces stress. ... It relieves symptoms of depression. ... It stimulates memories. ... It manages pain. ... It eases pain. ... It helps people eat less....
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