Music videos typically aim to promote artists and their music. They combine live performances with narrative and visual elements over 3-4 minutes. Common elements include performances of the artist, narratives that relate to the song lyrics, and symbolic or thematic imagery. Videos often feature direct address of the viewer by the artist to engage the audience. Narratives may tell a brief story or allude to one, while employing techniques like fast pacing, intertextuality, and genre references.