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A '''song cycle''' (in classical music) is a set of songs written by the same [[composer]] that, though individually complete, are part of the same narrative, or of related emotion, thought or expression, and can be performed together as an entity. It is the vocal equivalent of the [[suite]].

A '''song cycle''' (in classical music) is a set of songs written by the same [[composer]] that, though individually complete, are part of the same narrative, or of related emotion, thought or expression, and can be performed together as an entity. It is the vocal equivalent of the [[suite]].

Individual songs can stand alone, (the famous Schubert’s “Serenade”, for example, is a part of  

Individual songs can stand alone, (the famous Schubert’s “Serenade”, for example, is a part of  

“''Schwannengesange''”; and composers have even been known to publish a “teaser” before releasing the complete set) many cycles, especially shorter ones, are usually performed together. Richard Strauss’ “Four Last Songs”, Brahms “Four Serious Songs” are examples where it is rare for the songs to be performed or recorded out of their context within the set.

“''Schwannengesange''”; and composers have even been known to publish a “teaser” before releasing the complete set) many cycles, especially shorter ones, are usually performed together. Richard Strauss’ “Four Last Songs”, Brahms “Four Serious Songs” are examples where it is rare for the songs to be performed or recorded out of their context within the set.

[[Category: Musical terms]]

[[Category: Musical terms]]

[[Category: Musical forms]]

[[Category: Musical forms]]

[[Category: Songs]]

[[Category: Songs]]