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The Music - Poetry Connection
Music and poetry are normally not mentioned in the same sentence, with the exception of hip hop. The similarities between music and poetry are far greater than observed by the general public and media.
Some of the similarities are:- Rhythm
- Expression
- Emotion
Songs themselves have to be rhythmetic. As well, poetry flows just the same. Rhythm is what makes music as well as poetry. The flowing of words, the instruments smooth melody; all a part of the greater meaning, poetry.
In fact, there's even a form of poetry which is made into music called lyrical poems. They are just that, musical lyrics. Sometimes they are used in songs, sometimes left as just words with a specific rhythm. They are what they are, lyrics express the thoughts and feelings of the author.
Although they are the only type directly related to melody, lyrical poetry is definitely not the only poetic form which can be made to song. A good example of this is rap. Rap is made up of rhythm, rhyme, sometimes alliteration and many other poetic attributes. It is the most likened to poetry, yet is still music.
Music without words is poetry, just not in the generalized sense. Poetry is about flow, rhythm, meaning and expression. Instrumental music expresses, flows and shows just as much emotion as does music with words.
All-in-all, music is poetry. The difference between the two is so small that all poetry needs is either a vocalist or instruments.
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