Song facts for kids
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A song is a type of music that usually has words, called lyrics. It's a way for people to share stories, feelings, or ideas through sound. Songs can be sung by one person, a group, or even a choir.
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How Songs Are Made
Songs are created in many different ways. Some people write songs by themselves, while others work together.
Bands and Recording Artists
Many songs are made by bands or solo artists who write and record their music. They often sell their songs to fans, perform them live in concerts, and share them on streaming platforms. This is how many popular songs you hear on the radio or online are created.
Folk Songs
Some songs are called folk songs. These are often very old songs that were created a long time ago and passed down from one generation to the next. They are part of a tradition in many countries and tell stories about history, daily life, or special events. Folk songs usually don't have a single known writer.
Duets and Parodies
- Duet: When two singers perform a song together, it's called a duet.
- Parody: A parody song is one where someone changes the original words of a song but keeps the same tune. Parodies are usually made to be funny or to make fun of the original song, its writer, or the singer. A famous parody artist is "Weird Al" Yankovic, who is known for his humorous song parodies.
Songs vs. Instrumentals
Sometimes, people use the word "song" to describe any piece of music, even if it doesn't have words. However, the correct word for a piece of music without any singing or lyrics is an instrumental. Instrumentals focus only on the sounds made by musical instruments.
See also
In Spanish: Canción para niños
