Song cycle

A song cycle is a group of songs designed to be performed in sequence as a single entity. Usually all of the songs are by the same composer and use words from the same poet. A song cycle is unified by reference to a particular theme or by telling a story.

Related Topics:
Song - Poet

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The term originated to describe cycles of songs (often called lieder) in classical music, and has been extended to apply to popular music.

Related Topics:
Lieder - Classical music - Popular music

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