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Nowadays, technology has become an indispensable tool in practically every aspect of our daily lives. With just a tap on our cell phones, we have the world at our fingertips.
One of these technological marvels is the ability to identify any song that is playing around us. Ever wondered the name of that song playing in the background during dinner or while you're shopping?
Fortunately, there are apps designed specifically for this purpose. And best of all, many of them are free! Want to know more? Continue reading!
The role of artificial intelligence in music identification
A Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in applications that identify music. But how does this work in a simple way? Well, let's start with the basics.
Imagine you are in a cafe, and a song starts playing on the radio. You like the melody, but you have no idea what the song is called. This is where the application we are going to talk about in this article comes in.
The first step is for the application “listen” to an excerpt from the song. It does this through the microphone on your device, whether it’s a cell phone or a tablet. The app records a few seconds of the song and creates what we call a sound “fingerprint.”
This fingerprint is not a complete recording of the song, but rather a summary that highlights the most important characteristics of the song.
Once the app has the fingerprint, AI comes into play. The app's AI software searches its huge database for a fingerprint that is similar to the one captured. This database contains millions of fingerprints from various songs from all over the world.
When the AI finds a match in the database, it returns the song information to the app. This information usually includes the name of the song, the artist who recorded it, and sometimes even the album on which the song appears.
Want to know what song is playing? Meet Shazam!
If you've ever found yourself thinking, "What song is this?" then you need to know the Shazam, one of the best free apps for identifying music playing around you.
So how does Shazam work? It's simple. When you hear a song you like but don't know the name, just open the Shazam app on your phone or tablet and tap the Shazam button. The app “listens” to the song and, in a few seconds, tells you the name of the song and who sings it. Yes, it really is that easy!
In addition to identifying the song, Shazam also gives you the option to listen to the full song on streaming apps like Spotify, watch the music video on YouTube or buy the song online. You can also see song lyrics and recommendations for other music you might like.
But what really makes the Shazam What stands out is its precision. The app is known for its exceptional performance even in noisy environments.
Whether you’re in a busy cafe, at a noisy party, or simply listening to music on the TV, Shazam can “hear” through the noise and identify the song that’s playing.
And there's more: Shazam save all songs that you've already identified, so you can go back and find them later. What if you don't have internet at the moment? No problem! Shazam can work offline, identifying the song and saving the information to show you later, when you have an internet connection.
Tips for using Shazam
If you are in a place without an internet connection, don't worry. Shazam can work offline. It will “listen” to the music and save the information to show you later, when you have internet access again.
All the songs you identify with Shazam are saved in your library of the application. This means you can go back and review all the songs you've already identified at any time.
If you use Spotify, you can connect your Spotify account to Shazam. This will allow you to automatically add songs you've identified with Shazam to your Spotify playlists.
And if you're at a party or event with a lot of new music you want to discover, use the Auto Shazam function. This feature allows Shazam to continue “listening” and identifying songs continuously, even when you are using other apps or when the screen is locked.
Shazam is not just for identifying songs, but also for discovering new ones. Explore the charts section to see the most Shazam'd songs from around the world, or check out personalized recommendations based on songs you've already identified.
Found a song your friends will love? Use the option to Shazam sharing to send the song to your friends via message, email or social networks.
Remember, Shazam is a powerful tool for music lovers. With these tips, you will be able to make the most of all the features it has to offer.