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Differences between poetry and song

Content
Songs the verses in a song will often evoke human emotions pertaining to personal experiences Poetry based on the emotions felt by an individual, regarding their perception of different situations, events, people, or places

meaning and message they try to convey.


Songs straight to the point not much thought and analysis needed Poetry the message of the poem may not often be what it appears to be. it takes quite some time to carefully analyze a particular poem

The composition of the verse


Songs The music need to be composed first Usually repeat a refrain more than once Poetry It creates its own music Rarely repeat its refrain

Songs

Poetry

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