Music

Traces of Sadness (Vanilla Ninja album) Traces of Sadness Second studio album by Estonian girl band Vanilla Ninja, released June 2004. A pop-rock record featuring the singles “Tough Enough”, “Liar” and “When the Indians Cry”.

Train (American pop rock band) Train (band) Overview of the American pop rock band Train, their style, history, notable songs and albums, awards, lineup changes, and cultural impact.

Trance (electronic dance music genre) Trance music Trance is a form of electronic dance music known for steady beats, sweeping synth melodies, extended builds and breakdowns, and a focus on atmosphere and collective dance experienc…

Trans-Siberian Orchestra American rock orchestra known for blending progressive rock, classical and metal with theatrical holiday-themed concerts and multi-album studio projects since the mid-1990s.

Musical transcription: creating written notation from performed sound Transcription (music) An overview of musical transcription: what it is, how it differs from arrangements, main methods and challenges, historical practice in folk and ethnomusicology, and common uses fo…

Transposing instrument An explanation of transposing instruments: definition, how written notes differ from sounding pitch, common examples, notation practice, history and practical reasons for their use…

Transposition (music): changing pitch for performance and notation Transposition (music) Transposition is shifting music higher or lower by intervals or octaves for performance, notation, or instrument differences. It aids singers, ensembles, arrangers and is both prac…

Trap music A hip hop subgenre defined by hard-hitting 808 drums, rapid hi-hats, dark themes and cinematic textures; born in Southern U.S. rap and later diversified into Latin trap and EDM-inf…

Trapt (American rock band) Trapt Trapt is an American hard rock band from Los Gatos, California, best known for their early-2000s hit "Headstrong" and a catalog combining post-grunge and hard rock influences.

Travis (Scottish band) Travis Travis is a Glasgow indie pop/rock band formed in the early 1990s, known for melodic, melancholic songs and the 1999 hit "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" and for their role in post…

Treble (singer): the child soprano voice in classical and church music Treble (singer) Treble denotes the high singing voice of children (formerly boy soprano). Used broadly for boys or girls in choral and classical settings; associated training, repertoire, and voic…

Triad (Swedish pop trio) Triad Triad was a Swedish pop trio best known for the 1987–88 Christmas number-one single "Tänd ett ljus". Members: Janne Bark, Lasse Lindbom and Niklas Strömstedt.

Triangle (musical instrument) A small, hand-held idiophone of bent metal rod struck with a beater; the triangle produces a bright, ringing sound used in orchestras, bands, and folk music for rhythm and color.

Trio — groups of three in music, culture and everyday use Trio A trio is any group of three people or things working together. This article explains musical trio types, historical roles, other cultural uses, notable examples, and distinctions…

Trio (music): ensembles and compositions for three performers Trio (music) A trio is an ensemble of three singers or instrumentalists or a composition for three parts. Common in chamber, jazz and popular music, trios vary widely in instrumentation, repert…

Trio sonata: form, instrumentation, history and performance practice Trio sonata A detailed overview of the Baroque trio sonata: its three-part texture, typical instruments, compositional types, notable composers, performance practice and lasting influence.

Trip hop: the Bristol-originated downtempo music genre Trip hop Trip hop is a downtempo electronic music style that emerged in early 1990s Bristol, blending hip hop beats with dub, soul, jazz and atmospheric production; key artists include Mass…

Tristan und Isolde — Wagner’s revolutionary music drama Tristan und Isolde Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde is a three-act music drama that transformed harmony and operatic storytelling; famed for its chromaticism, the “Tristan chord” and the climactic…

Trivium — American heavy metal band from Orlando Trivium (band) Trivium is an American heavy metal band formed in Orlando in 1999, known for blending metalcore, thrash, and melodic elements across multiple acclaimed albums and extensive interna…

Trombone: the slide brass instrument used in orchestras, jazz and bands Trombone A brass wind instrument with a telescoping slide, the trombone produces a wide range of tones and appears in orchestras, wind bands, jazz ensembles and brass groups. Variants inclu…

Trombone: design, history, types, and musical roles Trombone A brass wind instrument with a sliding tube that controls pitch. Overview of parts, types (tenor, bass, alto), notation, history from the sackbut, uses in orchestras, jazz, bands,…

Troublemaker (Olly Murs song) “Troublemaker” is a 2012 pop single by Olly Murs featuring Flo Rida. Co-written by Murs, it was a major commercial hit — especially in the UK — and became one of his signature live…

True (Spandau Ballet song) “True” is a 1983 soulful pop ballad by Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp. A defining sophisti-pop track of the 1980s, it became the band's signature song and is widely used, cov…

Trumpet (brass instrument) Trumpet A brass wind instrument with a bright tone, used in orchestras, bands and jazz. Usually a transposing B♭ instrument, sounded by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece and using valves.

Truth Hurts (song) — Lizzo Truth Hurts (song) ‘Truth Hurts’ is a 2017 single by Lizzo that became a breakout hit in 2019. A pop–R&B anthem of confidence, it topped the US charts and became a cultural phenomenon.

Tsunku — Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer Tsunku Tsunku (born 1968) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer, widely known as Sharam Q's frontman and the principal producer and composer behind Hello! Project and Morni…

Tú Robaste Mi Corazón A duet originally recorded by Selena and Emilio Navaira, released as the final single from the live album Selena Live! (1993); later reissued with Pete Astudillo and a notable Lati…

Tú Sólo Tú — Selena song from Dreaming of You Tú Sólo Tú Spanish-language ranchera-influenced performance by Selena; released as the final single from her posthumous 1995 album Dreaming of You. Bridges traditional Mexican sounds and main…

Tuba — the largest brass instrument Tuba The tuba is the largest and lowest-pitched brass instrument, developed in the 19th century. It underpins orchestras, concert bands, brass ensembles and marching bands in several si…

Tubular bells (chimes) Tubular bells Tubular bells, or chimes, are tuned percussion instruments made from vertically suspended metal tubes struck by mallets to produce bell-like tones for orchestras, bands, and record…

Tumbleweed: Australian grunge‑psychedelic rock band formed in 1990 Tumbleweed (band) Overview of Tumbleweed, an Australian rock band formed in Tarrawanna in 1990; their sound, career milestones, charted albums and singles, tours, and influence on 1990s Australian r…

Tuning fork A two-pronged metal instrument that produces a near-pure musical pitch when struck. Used as a pitch reference for musicians, in auditory testing, and in demonstrations of resonance…

Tunnel of Love (EP) — Insane Clown Posse Tunnel of Love (EP) Tunnel of Love is a 1996 EP by Insane Clown Posse. Produced by Mike E. Clark, it juxtaposes horrorcore themes with romantic imagery and was issued alongside an alternate XXX versio…

Turandot (Puccini) Turandot Turandot is Giacomo Puccini's final opera, in three acts. Left incomplete at his death and finished by Franco Alfano, it is famed for the aria Nessun dorma and its exotic, large-sc…

Turbofolk — Balkan pop-folk fusion music and its cultural context Turbofolk Turbofolk is a popular Balkan music style combining traditional folk elements with pop, electronic and rock influences; it emerged in the late 20th century and remains socially and…

Turbonegro: Norwegian punk band and the 'deathpunk' identity Turbonegro Turbonegro is a Norwegian punk rock band formed in Oslo in 1989, known for their self-styled 'deathpunk', provocative stage persona, international cult following (Turbojugend) and…

TVXQ (Dong Bang Shin Ki / Tohoshinki) TVXQ South Korean pop duo TVXQ, also known as DBSK and Tohoshinki, formed under SM Entertainment; notable for vocal harmonies, synchronized performances, cross-border success in Korea a…

Twenty One Pilots: American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio Twenty One Pilots Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo formed in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Known for blending genres, theatrical live shows, and a devoted fan community, they rose to mainstrea…

Twilight Dementia (DragonForce live album) Twilight Dementia Twilight Dementia is DragonForce's first live album, recorded during the 2009 Ultra Beatdown tour and released in September 2010. It was the final album to feature vocalist ZP Thea…

Twisted Sister (American heavy metal band) Twisted Sister Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band formed in the early 1970s, best known for the 1984 album Stay Hungry and anthems like We're Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock.

Twiztid — American horrorcore hip hop duo Twiztid Twiztid are a Detroit-based hip hop duo known for horrorcore themes, theatrical imagery, and a lengthy career spanning independent and label releases with a dedicated underground f…

Two of Us (song) A Paul McCartney–written Beatles song credited to Lennon–McCartney, recorded during the Get Back/Let It Be sessions and appearing as the opening track of the Let It Be album.

Type O Negative (American gothic/doom metal band) Type O Negative Type O Negative was an influential gothic/doom metal band from Brooklyn, known for heavy slow arrangements, Peter Steele's baritone, dark humor, and a string of albums from 1991–20…

U + Ur Hand — song by P!nk U + Ur Hand A 2006 pop‑rock single by P!nk from the album I'm Not Dead. Noted for its defiant lyrics and radio controversy, the song became a commercial hit and a prominent example of her conf…

U Can't Touch This 1990 single by MC Hammer known for its Super Freak sample, signature choreography and cultural impact; a defining pop-rap hit from the album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em.

U Don't Have to Call (Usher song) U Don't Have to Call A hit single from Usher's 2001 album 8701, notable for Top 10 chart placements, a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and a striking Los Angeles music video.

U Got It Bad (Usher song) U Got It Bad 2001 R&B ballad by Usher from 8701. Produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, it topped the Billboard Hot 100, inspired popular remixes, and became a defining slow jam of t…

U Remind Me (song by Usher) U Remind Me Overview of Usher's 2001 single "U Remind Me": themes, chart success, music video, Grammy win, and its place on the album 8701.