character in song
C27319
concept
A character in a song is a person, figure, or persona—real or imagined—whose actions, emotions, or perspective are portrayed through the song’s lyrics and performance.
Observed surface forms (6)
- musical character ×3
- character in music ×1
- literary character in music ×1
- lyrical persona ×1
- patter-song role ×1
- song characters ×1
Instances (9)
- The Guy via concept surface "character in music"
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the "Mouse" (female part)
surface form: Mouse (female vocal part in "Baby, It’s Cold Outside")
- Toby via concept surface "musical character"
- Jesus (bass) via concept surface "musical character"
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Mary
via concept surface "literary character in music"
surface form: Mary (The Wind Cries Mary)
- Major-General Stanley via concept surface "patter-song role"
- The Walrus via concept surface "lyrical persona"
- Florestan via concept surface "musical character"
- Tommy and Gina via concept surface "song characters"