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music video

American  

noun

  1. a commercial video featuring a performance of a popular song, often through a stylized dramatization by the performers with lip-syncing and special effects.


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In coordinating the accompanying music video for “Casual Lady,” she tackled a variety of roles from director to producer and stylist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He continues to be her creative partner, and she entrusted him with shooting, editing and grading the music video.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The 68-year-old was looking after two adult dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren, an amateur rapper, was filming a music video in London.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Taylor Swift has surprised fans by releasing a new music video for her song Elizabeth Taylor, assembled from hours of footage of the late screen goddess.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A smooth, old-school R&B groove is playing in the background, and it makes this whole situation weird, as if this is a music video and Darius is the star and I'm just an extra.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi