How to Cite a Song or Music in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite a song or music recording in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
IEEE Reference List Format
Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a song or music in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Artist, "Title of Song," on Album Title, Record Label, Year.
IEEE Example for a Song or Music
A complete IEEE reference for a song or music, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] R. Nakamura, Marginalia. Blue Room Records, 2020.
Matching in-text citation: [1]
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
In [1], the artist expresses...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your song or music.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match IEEE requirements.
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