Misuse of the term "song"
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2003 7:09 pm
I have always wondered why people refer to instrumental music as a "song." For example, someone might state: "These are the songs we played on our concert," and then go on to list music for band such as the Holst suites, or something by Jager, or McBeth, or Hindemith, or WHATever.
A song is... sung.
Therefore, band music should not be referred to as "songs."
A song is... sung.
Therefore, band music should not be referred to as "songs."