A Storyteller in music is an artist or song whose lyrics tell a story. This technique dates back to at least the 5th century where the Anglo-Saxon scop used song to recite epic stories. Despite this deep history, storytellers exist in virtually every music genre featuring words, varying from classical work to modern pop music.
The storytelling style differs from other song structures where no apparent narrative or plot is followed. For example, many artists use rhyme to string the lines of song together.
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