MusiXmatch
MusiXmatch API offers developers access to extensive music lyrics and metadata, suitable for music-related applications.
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Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.
Matches and retrieves song lyrics based on track metadata
https://api.musixmatch.com/matcher.lyrics.getcurl -X GET 'https://api.musixmatch.com/matcher.lyrics.get' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'{
"q_track": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
"q_artist": "Queen"
}{
"lyrics": "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?",
"pixel_tracking_url": "https://tracking.musixmatch.com/t1.0/..."
}- Integrating song lyrics into music streaming applicationsOptimized Capability
- Building karaoke apps with synced lyrics displayOptimized Capability
- Enhancing music discovery platforms with lyric translationsOptimized Capability
- Creating interactive music educational toolsOptimized Capability
- Developing voice-enabled music assistants that provide lyrics on demandOptimized Capability
- ✓ Extensive global lyrics catalog with synchronized lyrics
- ✓ Supports both JSON and XML response formats
- ✓ Detailed track, album, and artist metadata
- ✓ Straightforward API Key authentication and easy integration
- ✗ Free tier has limited request quota
- ✗ No official SDK for some popular languages like Go or Kotlin
- ✗ Some advanced features require paid subscription
- ✗ Rate limiting may affect high-demand applications
API Specifications
1.1Less than 30 minutes including API key registration and basic endpoint integration
Up to 1000 requests per day for basic plans, higher limits for paid tiers
Free tier includes up to 50 API requests per day with basic access to lyrics and track search endpoints.
Use Case: Best For
Music streaming services, Karaoke applications, Music metadata enrichment
Not Recommended For
Large scale commercial applications without paid subscription, Real-time high-demand lyrics display without caching
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