Why Isn’t All Music a Song

By History of Simple Things

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Have you ever wondered why we say “music” but usually never “musics,” or what really separates music from a song? In this video, we explore the history of the words music and song, from their ancient linguistic roots to the way we use them today. We’ll look at why music is generally uncountable, why songs can be counted, and how recording and streaming changed the way we talk about individual musical works. Thanks to @mamabeargirlcub3786 for suggesting this interesting question! 00:03 Music vs Songs 00:58 Where the Word Music Comes From 02:00 What Makes a Song a Song 02:30 The Ancient History of Songs 05:03 Why We Say Music Instead of Musics 05:20 Why Songs Can Be Counted 06:18 Music as the Bigger Category 07:32 Why the Difference Still Matters #HistoryOfSimpleThings #MusicHistory #Etymology #LanguageHistory #Songs

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