Definition of 'Music Video'

A music video is a short clip (normally 3-4 minutes long) which contains a song, that a band or artist has produced, accompanied with visuals. These visuals usually interpret the lyrics of the song. The visuals can range from still JPEG images to live performances of the band or artist and a narrative video (a video which tells a story). Music videos are a large part of marketing for the sales of the particular song, as well as promoting the band or artist.