About Mass song
Mass song is a music genre that emerged in Soviet Union. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Soviet Union and propaganda song.
From Wikipedia
Mass song (Russian: массовая песня Massovaya pesnya) was a genre of Soviet music that was widespread in the Soviet Union. A mass song was written by a professional or amateur composer for individual or chorus singing and intended for "broad masses" of Soviet people.
The Soviet mass song is representative of the school of Socialist realism in art and an important part of Soviet propaganda. The Soviet Music Encyclopedia says that they were "a powerful means of organization and education of the masses".
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mass song.
- ↑ music of the Soviet Union
- ↑ propaganda song
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mass song?
Mass song is a music genre that emerged in Soviet Union. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Soviet Union and propaganda song.
Where and when did Mass song originate?
Mass song originated in Soviet Union.