What is a music video?

A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a piece of music, usually a song. The music video is made to help promote the song and the musician.

Most music videos tell a story or show the singer performing the song. Some have dancing, acting, or special effects. The video’s style and look often match the music’s style and mood. For example, a rap music video might have urban scenes, while a country music video might show rural scenes.

Music videos are important for musicians to share their music and image with fans. Recording companies create them and post them online or show them on TV. Popular places to watch them include YouTube and MTV.