Music

Innuendo (song) A dramatic 1991 single by Queen from the album Innuendo, noted for its shifting musical sections, flamenco-style guitar solo, animated video montage, and its No. 1 position on the…

Insane Clown Posse: Detroit horrorcore duo, the Juggalo subculture and legacy Insane Clown Posse Insane Clown Posse (ICP) are a Detroit hip hop duo noted for horrorcore themes, clown makeup, Faygo-soaked shows, the Juggalo community, Psychopathic Records, and controversial cul…

Insane Clown Posse discography Overview of Insane Clown Posse's recorded output: major studio albums, EPs, compilations, singles, themes, and notable events in the duo's recording history.

Instrumental (music): definition, characteristics, history and uses Instrumental Instrumental music is performed without sung lyrics. This article explains what defines an instrumental, its musical features, historical development, common uses, and notable exam…

Instrumentation (music) Instrumentation is the selection and combination of musical instruments, and the study of their capabilities and colors when used together in ensembles or compositions.

International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) — Petrucci Music Library International Music Score Library Project A community-built online library of public-domain and permissively licensed music scores, organized like a wiki and named after early music printer Ottaviano Petrucci.

Interpol (American rock band) Interpol (band) New York City post‑punk revival band formed in the late 1990s, known for moody guitar interplay, baritone vocals and albums such as Turn On the Bright Lights and Antics.

Musical interval Interval (music) A musical interval is the pitch distance between two notes. This article explains how intervals are named and measured, common types, qualities and inversions, tuning issues, and u…

Intimacy (Bloc Party album) Intimacy (album) Intimacy is Bloc Party's third studio album, released digitally on 21 August 2008 and on CD 24 August 2008; noted for its electronic textures, a more personal lyrical focus, and UK…

Into Eternity — Canadian progressive/death metal band Into Eternity Into Eternity is a Canadian progressive metal band from Regina, Saskatchewan, known for combining technical instrumentation with both clean and harsh vocals across a string of albu…

Into the Groove — Madonna's 1985 dance-pop anthem Into the Groove A 1985 dance-pop single by Madonna linked to the film Desperately Seeking Susan. Noted for its club-ready beat, flirtatious lyrics and wide influence on 1980s pop and dance music c…

Intonation (music): pitch accuracy and tuning systems Intonation (music) Intonation in music refers to pitch accuracy in performance and the choice of tuning system. This article explains its meanings, measurement, historical development, practical effe…

Introducing Joss Stone (album) Introducing Joss Stone Third studio album by English singer Joss Stone, released 9 March 2007 on Virgin Records. A soul‑and‑R&B oriented record that debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 and reached N…

INXS — Australian rock band formed in 1977 INXS INXS are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1977. Known for blending rock, new wave, funk and dance, they rose to international fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Need Y…

Irish music: traditional roots, instruments, and modern influence Irish music A concise encyclopedia overview of Irish music covering traditional styles, characteristic instruments and dances, historical development, modern artists and global cultural influe…

Iron Butterfly: American psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly American psychedelic rock band formed in San Diego in 1966, best known for the 1968 album and 17-minute title track "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" and an organ-driven sound that influenced h…

Iron Maiden: English Heavy Metal Band Iron Maiden Iron Maiden is a seminal English heavy metal band formed in 1975 by Steve Harris, known for theatrical live shows, the mascot Eddie, classic albums, lineup changes, and wide influe…

Iron Man (song) A comprehensive overview of Black Sabbath's 1970 song "Iron Man": its sound, lyrics, history, cultural impact and continued presence in media and performance.

Ironic (song) — Alanis Morissette single from Jagged Little Pill Ironic (song) A 1996 single written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard from the album Jagged Little Pill, noted for its pop‑rock sound, cultural debate over its lyrics, and a Grammy nominatio…

Irreemplazable (EP by Beyoncé) Irreemplazable Irreemplazable is a 2007 Spanish/Spanglish EP by Beyoncé featuring Spanish-language material, remixes and an accompanying DVD; released in the U.S. during the B'Day era with a Walm…

Irreplaceable (Beyoncé song) Irreplaceable 2006 R&B-pop single by Beyoncé from the album B'Day; written with Ne‑Yo and Stargate, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of her best‑selling digital singles.

Is Anybody Out There (Maroon 5 song) Is Anybody Out There A recorded track by American pop band Maroon 5, noted for a rapid writing and production process that was publicly described as completed within 24 hours.

Is It Scary — song by Michael Jackson Is It Scary A 1993 Michael Jackson song with horror-themed imagery, written for the Addams Family Values soundtrack; released to radio and clubs and later associated with Jackson's exploration…

Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980–81 Live audio and film compilation of Pink Floyd performances from the 1980–81 The Wall tour, collecting concert recordings and staging elements that document the original rock-opera…

Isengard (Norwegian metal project) Isengard (Norwegian band) Isengard is the solo side project of Fenriz of Darkthrone, blending black metal, folk and punk influences into lo-fi recordings and a cult-status release history centered on Høstmø…

Issler's Orchestra: Pioneers of Early Recorded Music Issler's Orchestra Late-19th-century small ensemble led by pianist Edward Issler, among the first bands to gain recognition through commercial phonograph recordings (c.1888–1900); key early example o…

İstiklâl Marşı — Turkey’s National Anthem: origins, meaning, and legacy İstiklâl Marşı Overview of İstiklâl Marşı (The Independence March): authorship, adoption in 1921, themes of patriotism and sacrifice, musical setting, official use in Turkey and the Turkish Repub…

It Is Well with My Soul — hymn by Horatio Spafford and Philip Bliss It Is Well with My Soul Overview of the hymn 'It Is Well with My Soul': origin, authorship by Horatio Spafford, tune by Philip Bliss, themes of consolation and hope, and its use in worship and culture.

It Must Have Been Love (Roxette song) It Must Have Been Love Power ballad by Swedish duo Roxette, written by Per Gessle. First issued in 1987 and reworked for the 1990 film Pretty Woman; it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1990…

It Won't Be Soon Before Long — Maroon 5 album It Won't Be Soon Before Long Second studio album by Maroon 5, released May 22, 2007. A polished pop-rock record that spawned the No. 1 single "Makes Me Wonder" and several other charting singles.

It's a Heartache — Bonnie Tyler song and its impact It's a Heartache Overview of the 1978 song 'It's a Heartache', its style, chart success, notable recordings by Bonnie Tyler and Juice Newton, and its lasting place in popular music.

It's All About the Pentiums — Weird Al Yankovic parody It's All About the Pentiums An encyclopedia entry on 'It's All About the Pentiums', Weird Al Yankovic’s parody of Puff Daddy’s hit, its themes about late‑1990s computer obsession, musical style, video, and cu…

It's My Life (Sash! song) A 1995 dance single by German DJ group Sash!, later included on the 1997 album It's My Life – The Album; an early Eurodance/trance track that helped introduce the act to European c…

It's My Party (song) 1963 pop single by Lesley Gore about teenage heartbreak. Written in 1962, produced by Quincy Jones, it reached the top of the charts and became an enduring pop-culture phrase.

It's Only Love (Beatles song) It's Only Love A 1965 Beatles track first issued on Help! (UK) and on Rubber Soul (US), chiefly written by John Lennon, notable for its mixed critical reception and Lennon’s own disapproval.

It's Too Late (Carole King song) A 1971 piano-driven soft-rock ballad by Carole King from the album Tapestry; written with Toni Stern, it reached No. 1 on the U.S. charts and has been widely covered.

Itzhak Perlman: life and musical career of an Israeli‑American violinist Itzhak Perlman Concise overview of Itzhak Perlman — his background, performance style, teaching, recordings, and public influence as an Israeli‑American violinist and educator.

J-pop (Japanese popular music) J-pop J-pop, short for Japanese pop, is the modern popular-music tradition of Japan. This article summarizes its origins, musical traits, industry context, subgenres and cultural signifi…

Ja, vi elsker dette landet — Norway's national anthem Ja, vi elsker dette landet Overview, origins, lyrics and cultural role of 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet', the Norwegian patriotic song written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and set to music by Rikard Nordraak.

Jack Ü: Diplo and Skrillex collaborative electronic music project Jack Ü Jack Ü is a collaborative electronic music duo formed by Diplo and Skrillex in 2013, known for genre-blending productions, high-energy live shows, and the Grammy-winning single "Wh…

Jagged Little Pill — Alanis Morissette album Jagged Little Pill 1995 breakthrough album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette that shifted her sound to alternative rock, produced multiple hit singles, won several Grammys and sold over…

Jam session — informal musical gatherings for improvisation Jam session A jam session is an informal meeting of musicians to improvise, test new material, learn, and socialize. Common in jazz, blues, rock and other genres, jams foster creativity, skill…

Jamaica, Land We Love — national anthem Jamaica, Land We Love National anthem of Jamaica, with lyrics by Hugh Sherlock, music by Robert Lightbourne and arrangement by Mapletoft Poulle; adopted at independence and used at state ceremonies and…

James MacMillan — Scottish composer and conductor James MacMillan James MacMillan (born 16 July 1959) is a leading Scottish composer and conductor known for orchestral, choral and chamber works that combine contemporary technique with religious a…

Jamiroquai: British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai Jamiroquai is a British band formed by Jay Kay, blending funk, acid jazz and electronic elements. Best known for 1990s hits like “Virtual Insanity,” the group achieved internationa…

Jane's Addiction: Los Angeles alternative rock pioneers Jane's Addiction Jane's Addiction is an influential American rock band from Los Angeles known for blending alternative, art and hard rock, pioneering the early-1990s alternative scene and creating…

Janne Da Arc Janne Da Arc (JDA) is a Japanese visual kei rock band from Hirakata, Osaka, known for eclectic rock music, theatrical visuals, a five-member lineup and a major-label career from th…

Jazz: Origins, Characteristics, Instruments, and Influence Jazz An encyclopedic overview of jazz: its roots in the United States, defining musical features, principal instruments, major styles, historical development, and global influence.