Art songs, also known as Lieder, are a type of classical vocal music. Typically for solo voice and piano, they are often based on poems or other literary works and are highly expressive. Other synonyms for art songs include classical songs, vocal music, and lieder. In different languages, there are also specific terms for this genre of music, such as the Italian "canzone d'arte" or the French "melodie." Although typically associated with classical music, art songs are still performed and appreciated worldwide and continue to be an important part of the vocal repertoire for many performers.