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Tilly and the Wall — indie pop band from Omaha Tilly and the Wall An overview of Tilly and the Wall, an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska, known for replacing a traditional drum kit with a tap dancer and for energetic, harmony-rich performance…
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Timbre: the distinguishing quality of sound Timbre Timbre is the attribute of sound that lets us tell instruments, voices, or tones apart when they have the same pitch and loudness. This article explains its causes, history, percep…
Time (Pink Floyd song) “Time” is a track from Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon exploring mortality, the passage of life, and musical contrast between sound-effects and extended guitar wo…
Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song) Time After Time A detailed overview of the 1984 ballad "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper: composition, release, chart success, covers and lasting influence on pop music.
Time for Miracles: Adam Lambert's 2009 soundtrack ballad Time for Miracles A concise encyclopedia entry on “Time for Miracles,” the 2009 single performed by Adam Lambert for the disaster film 2012. Covers writers, production, release, musical character, r…
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Timpani (kettle drums): construction, history and musical role Timpani Timpani, or kettle drums, are tuned percussion instruments used in orchestras and bands. This article explains construction, sound, history, playing techniques, and the timpanist's…
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Titanium (song) — David Guetta featuring Sia Titanium (song) “Titanium” is a 2011 dance-pop/electronic single by David Guetta featuring Sia, noted for its dramatic vocal performance, club-oriented production, chart success and cinematic musi…
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To Anacreon in Heaven (Anacreontic Song) To Anacreon in Heaven An 18th-century convivial song written for London's Anacreontic Society; its tune by John Stafford Smith was later paired with Francis Scott Key's poem to become the melody of the…
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Too Good at Goodbyes A concise encyclopedia entry on Sam Smith’s 2017 single "Too Good at Goodbyes": creation, style, release, reception, and credits.
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