Music

Tabla (Indian hand drum) Tabla The tabla is a pair of tuned hand drums central to North Indian (Hindustani) music. This article covers its construction, playing techniques, historical background, repertory, and…

Tabor (portable snare drum) Tabor A tabor is a small, portable snare drum historically used in Europe for marching, dance and ceremonial music, often played together with a pipe and valued in early-music revival.

Taiko: Japanese drums and the modern art of ensemble drumming Taiko Taiko are traditional Japanese drums and the contemporary ensemble practice (kumi-daiko). This article explains forms, construction, history, cultural roles, performance practice a…

Tainted Love — history, versions, and cultural impact Tainted Love Overview of the song "Tainted Love": origins with Gloria Jones, the breakthrough Soft Cell cover, musical characteristics, notable covers, and its place in pop and club culture.

Take It Home — song by The White Tie Affair Take It Home “Take It Home” is an upbeat track from The White Tie Affair’s debut album Walk This Way. Though not issued as an official single, it attracted radio play and became part of the ban…

Take It Off (Kesha song) Take It Off A 2010 dance-pop single by Kesha from her debut album Animal. Upbeat and electronic, it was released as the album's fourth single and reached the top ten in several countries, supp…

Take Me Away (Avril Lavigne song) A rock-leaning album track from Avril Lavigne's 2004 album Under My Skin; noted for its post-grunge sound, radio play in 2004–2005, and use as a B-side on the "Don't Tell Me" singl…

Take Me Home (One Direction album) Take Me Home Second studio album by One Direction, released 9 November 2012. Pop-oriented collection that spawned several hit singles and supported a global arena tour.

Take Me Home, Country Roads — song by John Denver and collaborators Take Me Home, Country Roads 1971 folk-country song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver. A melodic ode to West Virginia, it became one of Denver's signature songs and an official state anthem…

Take Me Out to the Ball Game — history and cultural role Take Me Out to the Ball Game A concise encyclopedia article on the 1908 Tin Pan Alley song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game": origin, authors, performance tradition, recordings, team variations and cultural signi…

Take on Me 1985 synth-pop song by Norwegian band a-ha, known for its soaring vocals, catchy synth riff and an innovative rotoscope music video that helped make it an international hit.

Take That English pop group formed in Manchester in 1989; known for hit singles, large-scale tours, and lineup changes including Robbie Williams. Successful comeback from 2006 onward and las…

Take This to Your Grave (album) Take This to Your Grave Take This to Your Grave is Fall Out Boy's second studio album, released in 2003. An influential early pop-punk/emo record, it established the band's songwriting style and produced…

Take This Waltz (song) Leonard Cohen's 1986 adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s poem 'Pequeño vals vienés', released as a single and later on I'm Your Man; noted for its waltz metre, poetic imagery and…

Talk (Coldplay song) “Talk” is a 2005 single by Coldplay from the album X&Y, built around a motif from Kraftwerk's “Computer Love”. Its Thin White Duke remix earned a Grammy and the song received wide…

Talking Book — Stevie Wonder album Talking Book Talking Book is a landmark 1972 album by Stevie Wonder, notable for its innovative use of synthesizers, the hits "Superstition" and "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," and its influ…

Talking Heads: an overview of the American rock band and their influence Talking Heads Talking Heads, formed in New York City in the mid-1970s, fused punk, art rock, funk, dance and world music with avant-garde performance—notable for albums, films and enduring influ…

Tambourin: Provençal drum and Baroque dance form Tambourin Tambourin is both a Provençal drum and a lively French dance/music form popular in the 18th century; used in operas, orchestral suites and folk performance to evoke rustic drum rhy…

Tambourine — Handheld frame drum with jingles Tambourine A concise guide to the tambourine: its construction, history, playing techniques, common uses and related variants across musical traditions.

Tangerine Dream — German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music group founded in 1967, influential in the Berlin School style, noted for long-form synth compositions, an extensive discography and num…

Tannhäuser — opera by Richard Wagner Tannhäuser Three-act opera by Richard Wagner (premiered 1845). A medieval legend transformed into a drama of sacred and profane love, famous for the Venusberg scene and a controversial 1861 P…

Taps: The American Military Bugle Call for Lights Out and Remembrance Taps Taps is a short, solemn bugle call originating in the American Civil War. Used for lights out and at military funerals and memorials, it is often played alone, with a band, or sung…

Tarantella: Italian folk dance in lively 6/8 rhythm Tarantella Tarantella is a fast, energetic Italian dance in 6/8 time with roots in southern Italy. It has folklore links to 'tarantism', many regional styles, and a presence in both folk and…

Teardrop (song) A 1998 trip-hop single by Massive Attack featuring Elizabeth Fraser, known for its ethereal vocals, hypnotic production and as the theme for the TV series House MD.

Tears for Fears: English new wave/pop rock band and their legacy Tears for Fears Tears for Fears are an English band formed in the early 1980s, known for chart-topping synth-driven songs and thoughtful lyrics. This article outlines their origins, music, key rel…

Techno Cumbia — Selena song and fusion of cumbia with electronic dance Techno Cumbia Overview of Selena's song "Techno Cumbia": its musical style, release history on Amor Prohibido and Dreaming of You, posthumous video, and its role in blending electronic dance wit…

Teddybears (Swedish band) Teddybears Teddybears are a Swedish band formed in 1991, known for blending pop, rock, hip-hop, electronica, reggae and punk into an eclectic, sample-driven sound and for international hits s…

Teen pop (music genre) Teen pop Teen pop is a commercial form of popular music created to appeal to teenagers and preteens, emphasizing catchy songs, visual image, and youth-focused lyrics.

Teenage Life (Daz Sampson song) Teenage Life “Teenage Life” is a 2006 single by British artist Daz Sampson. A dance-pop/rap track with a schoolyard theme, it reached the UK top ten and served as the United Kingdom's entry at…

Tejano music (Tex‑Mex): origins, styles, instruments, and cultural influence Tejano music Tejano (Tex‑Mex) music is a regional American genre from South Texas blending Mexican and European traditions—accordion-led conjunto, ranchera and mariachi influences, 20th‑century…

Telephone (song) Pop single by Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé from The Fame Monster. A dance-pop duet about wanting to stay on the dance floor, notable for its theatrical production, cinematic video a…

Telex (Belgian synthpop band) Telex (band) Telex was a pioneering Belgian electronic pop trio formed in 1978, known for deadpan humor, entirely electronic arrangements, an infamous 1980 Eurovision entry and a sporadic but i…

Telluride Bluegrass Festival Annual summer bluegrass and roots music festival in Telluride, Colorado, organized by Planet Bluegrass; known for mountain setting, collaborative performances, and influential line…

Temple of the Dog Temple of the Dog was a one-off American rock collaboration formed in 1990 by Chris Cornell as a tribute to Andrew Wood; its 1991 self-titled album features the duet 'Hunger Strike…

Tempo (music) Tempo Tempo is the perceived speed of music, usually given as beats per minute (BPM) or by traditional Italian markings; it shapes mood, danceability, and ensemble coordination.

Tenacious D (American comedy rock duo) Tenacious D Tenacious D is a Los Angeles–formed comedy rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, known for satirical hard-rock pastiches, the hit song "Tribute," and the film The Pick of Destiny.

Tenor: voice type, classifications, repertoire and choral role Tenor Tenor: the highest commonly sustained adult male singing voice. Overview of classifications (leggiero, lyric, spinto, dramatic, Heldentenor), technique, repertoire, choral notation…

Ternary form (ABA): structure, history and musical uses Ternary form Ternary form (ABA) is a three-part musical structure with contrasting middle section. This article explains its structure, variants, origin of the term “trio,” and common uses in c…

Terpsitone: Léon Theremin's dance-controlled electronic instrument Terpsitone Terpsitone, created by Léon Theremin, is an electronic instrument played by dancers who modulate sound by moving around antennas on a platform. It was rarely made and is notoriousl…

Testament (American thrash metal band) Testament (band) Testament is a prominent American thrash metal band formed in Berkeley, California in 1983, known for technical guitar work, influential albums from the 1980s onward, and a career…

Texas blues Texas blues is a regional style of the blues distinguished by single-note guitar lines, swing rhythms, and jazz influence; developed in early 20th-century Texas and popularized by…

Thank Me Later Thank Me Later is the debut studio album by Canadian artist Drake, released June 15, 2010. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and helped establish Drake's blend of hi…

Thank You (Jamelia album) Thank You is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Jamelia, released by Parlophone in 2003. It blends R&B and pop with personal themes and produced notable singles t…

Thank You (Meghan Trainor album) Thank You is Meghan Trainor's second major-label album, released May 2016. A pop and dance-oriented follow-up to Title, it features the singles "No" and "Me Too" and received mixed…

Thankful (Kelly Clarkson album) Debut studio album by American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, released April 15, 2003. Pop-focused record featuring hit singles, two covers, mixed reviews, and multi-million U.S. sale…

Thanks for Nothing (debut album by Funker Vogt) Thanks for Nothing Debut studio album by German aggrotech band Funker Vogt, noted for aggressive electronic rhythms, militaristic imagery, and its influence on underground industrial and EBM club sce…

That's the Way (I Like It) 1975 disco-pop single by KC & the Sunshine Band, written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch. A dance-era staple known for its hook, suggestive lyrics, and wide influence throug…

The 1975: English pop rock band from Wilmslow to global stages The 1975 Overview of The 1975: formation, members, musical style, major releases, live reputation and notable facts about the English pop rock band.