The OED cites an 1847 book as the first source of "number" to mean a musical performance, but doesn't indicate why that arose.
the 7 day theory
Art songs are often referred to as "Lieder" in the context of German art songs, while in English-speaking countries, they are simply called "art songs." These compositions are typically for solo voice accompanied by piano, characterized by their emphasis on poetry and expressive musical settings of the text. Notable composers of art songs include Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Gustav Mahler.
Traditional songs that often utilize simple instruments are commonly referred to as folk songs. These songs typically feature acoustic instruments such as guitars, banjos, fiddles, and flutes, and they reflect the cultural heritage and stories of a community. Folk music is characterized by its straightforward melodies and lyrics, making it accessible for communal singing and sharing of traditions.
In the musical "Grease," Patty Simcox sings several songs as part of the ensemble cast. One of the songs she sings is "Summer Nights," where she participates in the group numbers with the rest of the cast. Patty also sings in other group songs such as "We Go Together" and "Greased Lightnin'." Patty's character is known for her bubbly personality and strong vocals in these ensemble numbers.
There are many places where one can find the total number of songs performed by the Rolling Stones. One can find this information on the bands Wikipedia entry.
There are literally dozens of songs.
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The Book of Psalms.
It is referred to as a format.
When it is not included in the natural numbers, it is referred to as 'the natural numbers with zero'.
They are referred to as 'TV Show Tunes'.
The hymn numbers for the songs to be sung during the upcoming church service are 145, 267, and 402.
Psalms 120-134 are referred to as Songs of Ascents.
They are often referred to as ordinal numbers (because they refer to the order in which things appear) and are contrasted with cardinal numbers, which exist in their own right - for example, three, five, ten.
Love me like you by the magic numbers
I can play Can- Can on my phone...
a name referred to in several songs of the band Sonata Arctica's music.