Music

Minute Waltz (Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64, No. 1) Minute Waltz Concise encyclopedia entry on Chopin's 'Minute Waltz' (Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1): composition, nickname, musical structure, performance practice, and cultural significan…

Minutemen (band) — American punk trio and their legacy Minutemen (band) American punk trio from San Pedro (formed 1980), known for terse songs and a DIY 'econo' ethic; released Double Nickels on the Dime and disbanded after guitarist D. Boon's death in…

Minutes to Midnight Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park's third studio album (2007), produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda. It marked a shift from nu‑metal toward a more varied rock sound and broader…

Miracles (Insane Clown Posse song) Encyclopedic overview of "Miracles," a 2010 single by Insane Clown Posse: origins, themes, music video, viral reception, controversies, and its cultural impact within horrorcore an…

Mis-Teeq: English R&B and UK Garage Girl Group Mis-Teeq Overview of Mis-Teeq, an English girl group who blended R&B, UK garage and pop; members, recordings, career milestones, break-up and cultural legacy.

Misery (Maroon 5 song) “Misery” is the lead single from Maroon 5’s 2010 album Hands All Over. An upbeat pop-rock track about a troubled relationship, it was released digitally on June 22, 2010.

Misery Business — Paramore song (2007): background, video and controversy Misery Business “Misery Business” is Paramore’s 2007 breakthrough single from RIOT!, noted for its energetic pop‑punk sound, a schoolyard music video, and later debate over its lyrics and live per…

Misirlou: Eastern Mediterranean folk melody and its modern transformations Misirlou Misirlou is a traditional Eastern Mediterranean song and melody that crossed linguistic and cultural borders and became widely known through folk, rebetiko, Arabic and a landmark 2…

Miss Independent (Kelly Clarkson song) Miss Independent 2003 pop single by Kelly Clarkson from her debut album Thankful; a Top Ten Billboard hit that helped establish her post‑Idol career and earned a Grammy nomination.

Miss You (Aaliyah song) Miss You A posthumously released ballad written for Aaliyah, 'Miss You' became one of her highest-charting singles after her death and is remembered for its tribute-style video and widespre…

Missing Persons (American New Wave band) Missing Persons American New Wave band formed in the early 1980s by musicians who worked with Frank Zappa; noted for synth-driven pop, MTV-era videos, the album Spring Session M, and singers Dale…

Mistreat (Finnish band) Mistreat Mistreat is a Finnish rock band from Kouvola, formed in 1988 and associated with hard rock, Oi! and the Rock Against Communism scene. The group is part of the Finnish working‑class…

Mixtape: creation, evolution and cultural significance Mixtape Mixtapes explained: their creation, evolution and cultural impact—from homemade cassette compilations to digital playlists and promotional releases—and the art of track selection a…

Mmhmm — Relient K's fourth studio album and mainstream breakthrough Mmhmm Mmhmm (2004) is Relient K's fourth studio album. With a more mature pop‑punk/alternative rock sound, it produced notable singles, earned U.S. gold certification, and was the last s…

MMMBop — 1997 hit single by Hanson MMMBop MMMBop is the 1997 breakout single by American pop rock band Hanson from Middle of Nowhere. Famous for its rapid, catchy chorus, it topped charts worldwide and became a recognizabl…

Mobb Deep Mobb Deep was an influential American gangsta rap duo from Queensbridge, New York, known for grim street narratives and dark production; key albums include The Infamous, Hell on Ea…

Mobile (song) "Mobile" is a track by Avril Lavigne from her 2002 debut album Let Go; issued as a single only in Australia and New Zealand, it is a reflective pop-rock ballad about movement and i…

Modern Talking: German Europop duo and their musical legacy Modern Talking Modern Talking were a German pop duo known for catchy Europop singles in the 1980s and a late-1990s comeback that updated their sound toward Eurodance. Overview, members, style, hi…

Modes of limited transposition Symmetric musical scales that allow only a small number of distinct transpositions; studied and popularized by Olivier Messiaen and used for their tonal ambiguity and color.

Modest Mouse (American indie rock band) Modest Mouse Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in Issaquah, Washington, in 1993. Known for inventive songwriting, shifting lineups, and breakthrough hits like “Float On,” they…

Modulation (music): changing key, techniques, and musical role Modulation (music) Modulation in music is the process of changing from one key to another. This article explains common techniques, key relationships, historical use, and how modulations shape musica…

Mojo Blues Band — Austrian blues ensemble founded in 1977 Mojo Blues Band Austrian blues band formed in 1977 by Eric Trauner and Joachim Palden, noted for piano-and-guitar driven Chicago-style blues, long touring history and influence on the Central Euro…

Molly Hatchet American Southern rock band from Jacksonville known for a hard-rocking three-guitar sound, fantasy cover art, and the hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster".

Momentos Intimos (Selena compilation album) Momentos Intimos Momentos Intimos is a posthumous 2004 compilation of intimate and romantic recordings by American Tejano singer Selena, assembled for fans and collectors of her vocal legacy.

Mommy's Little Monster (Social Distortion album) Mommy's Little Monster Debut full-length album by American punk band Social Distortion, released in 1983 on 13th Floor Records; an influential independent punk record noted for its songs and Los Angeles…

Momoiro Clover Z — Japanese pop idol group (Momoclo) Momoiro Clover Z Momoiro Clover Z (Momoclo) is a Japanese female idol group noted for high-energy shows, color-coded members, theatrical choreography and major commercial success in the early 2010s…

Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix — the aria from Samson and Delilah Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix A compact encyclopedia article on 'Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix', the seductive mezzo-soprano aria from Saint‑Saëns's opera Samson and Delilah, covering context, musical features, an…

Money (Pink Floyd song) "Money" is a 1973 progressive rock song by Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, written by Roger Waters. Noted for its 7/4 groove, money-themed sound effects, and enduring ch…

Money on My Mind (Sam Smith song) Money on My Mind A 2013–2014 pop-soul single by English singer Sam Smith, released from his debut album In the Lonely Hour; noted for its minimalist production, vocal performance and mixed critical…

Money, Money, Money (ABBA song) Money, Money, Money 1976 single by ABBA from the album Arrival, sung by Anni-Frid Lyngstad. A theatrical pop/disco number about longing for wealth, later featured in the Mamma Mia! musical and widely…

Montgomery Gentry — American Country Duo with Southern Rock Influence Montgomery Gentry Montgomery Gentry was an American country duo formed by Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry in 1998, known for Southern rock–tinged country, radio hits, industry awards and a 2009 Gra…

Moodring (Mýa album) Moodring Moodring is the third studio album by American singer Mýa, released July 22, 2003 on A&M and Interscope. It blends contemporary R&B and pop and produced the singles “My Love Is Lik…

Moon River — song from Breakfast at Tiffany's and popular standard Moon River “Moon River” is a 1961 song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, introduced by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's and later popularized by Andy Williams an…

Moonspell: Portuguese metal band blending gothic, black and experimental styles Moonspell Moonspell is a Portuguese metal band formed in 1992, known for combining gothic atmosphere with heavier metal roots. This article covers their origins, musical traits, key releases…

Moonwalk (backslide): the dance move popularized by Michael Jackson Moonwalk The moonwalk, also called the backslide, is a gliding dance illusion in which the performer appears to move forward while actually moving backward. Widely popularized by Michael Ja…

More (Usher song) More (song) ‘More’ is an uptempo song by Usher from his 2010 album Raymond v. Raymond, written by Charles Hinshaw, Usher and RedOne and produced by RedOne; released as a promotional single on…

More Monsters and Sprites More Monsters and Sprites is a 2011 EP and remix collection by American electronic producer Skrillex, featuring the single "First of the Year (Equinox)" and a blend of original tra…

Morning Musume — long-running Japanese pop girl group Morning Musume Morning Musume is a long-running Japanese pop idol girl group known for rotating lineups, upbeat songs, elaborate choreography, and influence on modern J‑pop idol culture.

Morphine (band) Morphine was an American alternative rock trio known for its low, sax-driven sound. Formed in 1989, the group released several acclaimed albums in the 1990s and disbanded after the…

Motet: history, form, and role in Western sacred choral music Motet A motet is a polyphonic sacred vocal composition, typically sung by a choir without instruments. This article explains its characteristics, historical development, uses, and notabl…

Motionless in White: American metalcore band from Scranton Motionless in White Motionless in White, formed in 2005 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, blends metalcore with industrial, gothic and electronic elements. Known for theatrical imagery, shifting lineups and…

Mötley Crüe: American glam metal band from Los Angeles Mötley Crüe Mötley Crüe are an American glam metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981, known for their theatrical image, high‑energy rock, commercial success in the 1980s and a long history of…

Motörhead: English rock band led by Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead Motörhead was an influential English rock band, formed in 1975 by Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister. Known for a fast, hard-hitting sound that bridged punk and heavy metal, they shaped speed a…

Motown: The Detroit Record Label and Its Musical Legacy Motown Motown, founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit in the late 1950s, created the 'Motown sound' and launched artists such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5.

Mott the Hoople — English rock band (1969–1976) Mott the Hoople English hard rock and glam rock band formed in 1969. Best known for singer Ian Hunter and the David Bowie–penned hit “All the Young Dudes”. Influential in early 1970s glam and rock…

Mountain (American hard rock band) Mountain (band) American hard rock band formed around Leslie West in the late 1960s, best known for the song "Mississippi Queen" and influential for early heavy rock and proto-metal sounds.

Mouthpiece (brass) Component of brass instruments that the player buzzes into; its shape and size strongly influence tone, range, comfort, and response across trumpet, trombone, tuba and related inst…

Mouthpiece (woodwind instrument) Mouthpiece (woodwind) The mouthpiece is the part of a woodwind instrument that the player blows into; its shape, material and facing strongly influence tone, response and playability across clarinets, s…