Move Mania — 1998 single by Sash! featuring Shannon Move Mania Move Mania is a 1998 dance single by German DJ group Sash! with American vocalist Shannon, released as the third single from the album Life Goes On; a club-focused Eurodance collab…
Movement (music): self-contained sections in multi-part musical works Movement (music) An overview of the musical movement: definition, typical forms and tempo markings, historical development, performance practice, notation in programmes and listening guidance.
Moves Like Jagger — Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera Moves Like Jagger 2011 dance-pop single by Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera. Produced by Shellback, Benny Blanco and Ari Levine, it topped US charts and was added to a Hands All Over re-release; lyri…
Moving Mountains (Usher song) Moving Mountains (song) A 2008 R&B ballad by Usher, released as the third single from Here I Stand. Written by Usher, Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell and The-Dream; noted for its atmospheric production and ti…
Mr. Children — Japanese rock band known as Misuchiru Mr. Children Mr. Children (Misuchiru) is a long-running Japanese rock band formed in 1988, noted for melodic pop-rock, enduring four-member lineup, many charting singles and albums, and a major…
MTV Unplugged (Julieta Venegas album) Live acoustic performance by Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas for the MTV Unplugged series, featuring stripped-down arrangements of her songs and a television/video record…
MTV Unplugged (Mariah Carey EP) Live EP recorded for MTV Unplugged and released June 2, 1992, featuring acoustic versions of early hits and a notable live cover of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.”
MTV Unplugged in New York Live acoustic album by Nirvana, recorded for MTV Unplugged in 1993 and released in 1994. Noted for intimate arrangements, cover songs, and its release after Kurt Cobain's death.
Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm — Estonian national anthem Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm Overview of 'Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm', Estonia's national anthem: origins, lyrics by J. V. Jannsen, melody by Friedrich Pacius (shared with Finland's 'Maamme'), suppression under…
Mucho Barato — debut album by Control Machete Mucho Barato Mucho Barato is the 1997 debut album by Mexican hip hop group Control Machete. It launched the band across Latin America and featured the hit single "Comprendes Mendes?", helping p…
Mudvayne Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band from Peoria, Illinois, known for complex rhythms, theatrical visuals, and a blend of metal subgenres; active from 1996 with notable albums…
Multi-instrumentalist A musician who plays two or more instruments. Explains skills, orchestral doubling, studio work, historical context, training, advantages, and practical considerations.
Mumford & Sons English folk rock band formed in London in 2007, known for acoustic-driven songs, the albums Sigh No More and Babel, a Grammy win, and a later shift toward electric instrumentation…
Muse (English rock band) Muse (band) Muse are an English rock trio formed in 1994, known for blending progressive, alternative and electronic sounds across ambitious albums and theatrical live shows.
Muse (Grace Jones album) Muse is the third studio album by Jamaican singer Grace Jones, released in 1979 by Island Records. A disco-era record that completed her late-1970s dance trilogy before a stylistic…
Musette: French bagpipe, pastoral dance, and musical drone effect Musette Musette denotes a small French bellows bagpipe, a pastoral dance genre, and a musical device imitating bagpipes by sustained drones; widely used by Baroque and later composers to e…
Music (Madonna song) “Music” is a 2000 dance-pop/electropop single by Madonna. The lead single from the album Music, it topped charts worldwide and earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and…
Music competition: forms, format, history and cultural impact Music competition Overview of music competitions: definitions, types (solo, ensemble, amateur, professional), structure and adjudication, historical development, uses, notable examples and common cr…
Music Critic: Role, Methods, History and Impact Music critic An overview of music critics: what they do, how they assess performances and recordings, their history, relationship to musicology, and their influence on audiences and musicians.
Music download: definition, formats, legal issues, and modern context Music download Music download refers to transferring audio files from the internet to a device. The term covers legal purchases, licensed distribution, and unauthorized copying; it contrasts with…
Music for a New Society — John Cale album Music for a New Society A concise guide to John Cale's 1982 album Music for a New Society: its sound, themes, recording approach, release on ZE Records, and its influence on experimental rock and alternat…
Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks: background, structure, and legacy Music for the Royal Fireworks A concise guide to Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749): its commission, first performances, scoring and movements, later adaptations, and cultural legacy.
Music from "The Elder" — Kiss: concept, creation, and legacy Music from "The Elder" Music from "The Elder" is Kiss's 1981 concept album produced as a soundtrack-style project. This article summarizes its music, themes, making, reception, and notable tracks.
Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile (soundtrack) Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile Soundtrack album for the 2002 film 8 Mile, featuring Eminem's award-winning single and a mix of established and emerging hip hop artists; a commercial and cultural milestone tied t…
Music from Another Dimension! (Aerosmith album) Music from Another Dimension! Fourteenth studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released November 6, 2012. The group's first studio record of new material in 11 years, featuring 15 tracks and severa…
Music industry: participants, structure, business models and trends Music industry Comprehensive overview of the music industry: its participants, core activities, revenue streams, historical development, key roles, and current trends such as streaming and direct…
Music of Africa: Traditions, Instruments, and Cultural Roles Music of Africa Survey of the music of Africa: regional diversity, characteristic features (polyrhythm, call-and-response), common instruments, historical development, social and ritual uses, and…
Music of Australia: Indigenous roots to contemporary scenes Music of Australia A concise, neutral overview of Australian music: Indigenous traditions, colonial influences, main genres, notable artists and international impact from the didgeridoo to modern pop…
Music of Austria: Classical Heritage, Folk Traditions, and Contemporary Scene Music of Austria Survey of Austria's musical life: its central role in Western classical music, regional folk styles including yodeling, common instruments, and modern popular and festival culture.
Music of Colombia: Origins, Major Styles, Instruments, and Cultural Role Music of Colombia An overview of Colombian music, its African, Indigenous and European roots, principal genres (cumbia, vallenato, bambuco, porro), regional styles, instruments, and modern developme…
Music of Mexico An overview of Mexican music: its origins, major styles and instruments, historical development, cultural roles, and contemporary influence.
Music of My Mind Music of My Mind is a 1972 studio album by Stevie Wonder that marked a turning point in his creative control, synthesizer use, and the start of his celebrated 'classic period'.
Music of the Sun — Rihanna's debut studio album Music of the Sun Debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna, released August 30, 2005; blends dancehall, reggae and R&B and spawned singles including "Pon de Replay" and "If It's Lovin' That Yo…
Music school (conservatory): overview, types, curriculum and roles Music school A concise guide to music schools and conservatories: definitions, types, curricula, historical background, training methods, career outcomes, facilities and distinctions between in…
Music sequencer: functions, types, history, and uses Music sequencer A music sequencer records, edits and plays musical event data and audio; it ranges from step hardware and modular CV/Gate units to DAW-based piano rolls and MIDI/OSC controllers.
Music session: informal gatherings and jam performances Music session A music session (or jam session) is an informal gathering of players to perform, improvise, learn, and socialize. Covers types, structure, etiquette, history, and distinctions from…
Music stand A music stand is a support for sheet music or a digital display used by performers; designs range from portable folding frames to heavy orchestral stands and instrument-mounted hol…
Music theory: principles, history, and practical uses Music theory Overview of music theory: basic concepts, historical development from ancient Greece to modern conservatories, core components like harmony and form, and why performers and compose…
Music venue: types, features, history and cultural roles Music venue A music venue is any place where live music is presented. This article explains common types, physical features, historical development, uses, and distinctions important to perform…
Music video game (rhythm game) Music video game A music video game is an interactive entertainment genre in which player actions are synchronized with music. Mechanics, controllers, history, examples and cultural impact of rhyth…
Music! Music! Music! — a popular postwar pop song Music! Music! Music! A lively late‑1940s popular song best known from Teresa Brewer's 1949 recording. It reached number one and sold a million copies in 1950, and stirred debate over a suggestive lyric…
Musica ficta — unwritten accidentals in medieval and Renaissance music Musica ficta Musica ficta denotes the practice of singers and players adding accidentals not written in the score in medieval and Renaissance music to avoid dissonances and to shape modal caden…
Musical composition: creation, structure, history, and practice Musical composition Overview of musical composition covering its meaning, elements (form, harmony, orchestration, counterpoint), history, study, and practical uses in performance and media.
Musical form: structure, types, and function in composition Musical form Musical form describes the overall structure of a piece—its sections, repetitions, and contrasts—and also names common genres like symphony, concerto, and sonata.
Musical genre A musical genre groups pieces and performers by shared musical features, cultural roots, function, or production style; genres change over time and often blend to form new styles.
Musical instrument: types, history, and roles in music Musical instrument Introduction to musical instruments: definitions, families (strings, winds, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboards), history, uses in ensembles and the human voice as an instrument…
Musical mode A musical mode is a type of scale defined by its sequence of intervals and tonal center. Modes originated in ancient Greece and medieval church music and remain important in folk,…
Musical notation: systems, history, and practical uses Musical notation An overview of musical notation: how different systems record pitch, rhythm and expression, their historical development, common elements, and why notation matters in music practic…
