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differences between music song and poem

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    The difference between poem, music, and song lies in their form, purpose, and elements. Here's a breakdown:

     

    1. Poem

    Definition: A literary piece written in verse, often with rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language.

    Main Elements:

    Rhythm and meter

    Rhyme schemes

    Imagery and metaphors

    Stanzas and lines

    Purpose: To express emotions, ideas, or tell a story through language.

    Form: Written or spoken; not necessarily accompanied by music.

    > Example:

    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

    But I have promises to keep..." — Robert Frost

    2. Music

    Definition: The art of arranging sounds in time to produce melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.

    Main Elements:

    Melody (tune)

    Harmony (chords)

    Rhythm (beat)

    Instruments or vocal tones

    Purpose: To create auditory pleasure, emotion, or storytelling through sound.

    Form: Instrumental or vocal (without lyrics can still be music).

    > Example: Classical symphonies, jazz improvisation, or piano pieces.

    3. Song

    Definition: A musical composition that combines music and lyrics (words).

    Main Elements:

    Lyrics (often poetic)

    Melody and rhythm

    Chorus and verses

    Often performed vocally

    Purpose: To entertain, convey emotions or stories through both words and sound.

    Form: Lyrics + Music = Song

    > Example:

    "Imagine all the people, living life in peace..." — John Lennon

    Summary Table:

    Feature Poem Music Song

    Contains words Yes Not necessarily Yes

    Has melody No Yes Yes

    Requires music No Yes Yes

    Can be sung Sometimes (spoken word) No Yes

    Form Literary Auditory Mixed (literary + auditory)

     

    Final Note:

    A poem can become a song when set to music.

     

    A song includes both the lyrics (which are often poetic) and music.

     

    Music can exist without words, but a song cannot. 

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