If you want to find out what song is playing near you, there are several ways to do it. Here are some methods:
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Google Assistant: You can ask Google Assistant to identify songs that play around you. You can hum, whistle, or sing the song, and Google Assistant will identify potential matches for the song. Select one of them to view the search results page and listen to the song, read lyrics, or view the music video.
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Shazam: Shazam is a popular app that can identify music playing around you. You can download the app on your smartphone, and then tap the Shazam button to identify the song. Shazam creates a unique digital fingerprint to match what you’re hearing with one of the millions of songs in the Shazam database.
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AHA Music: AHA Music is a song finder for your browser. You can click the "What song is this?" button to recognize songs playing on your computer.
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Music Recognition: If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can use the Music Recognition feature to identify songs playing around you. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access the Control Centre, and then tap the Music Recognition button (Shazam icon). Wait for the app to recognize the song, and then youll receive a notification with the song title and artist.
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Third-party speakers: If you have a smart speaker with a voice assistant like Google Assistant or Alexa, you can ask it to identify the currently playing song. This command also works with third-party speakers from brands like Marshall and Eufy, as they include built-in Google Assistant.
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Google app: You can use the Google app on your Android phone or tablet to name a song. Open the Google app, tap the mic, and then say "Search a song." Play a song or hum, whistle, or sing the melody of a song.
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Online forums: If none of the above methods work, you can try posting a snippet of the song's lyrics or melody on an online forum like Reddit or Quora. Other users may be able to help you identify the song.
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Music recognition websites: There are several websites like Midomi and Musipedia that allow you to identify a song by humming or singing its melody. However, these websites may not be as accurate as other methods.
