Another very simple distinction should be made between the words music and song. Although they have to do with the same content area, they are not synonymous. See below:
music X song
1. Music is a series of sounds made by instruments or voices in a way that is pleasant or exciting. It also refers to the art of writing or playing music.
I often listen to music when I’m in the car.
I’m thinking about studying music at college.
2. A song is a short piece of music with words that you sing. It also refers to the musical sounds made by birds and some other animals such as whales.
I love listening to pop songs on the radio.
Have you ever heard the song of the lark?
