The Sound of Music (song)

"The Sound of Music"
Song
Published1959
Composer(s)Richard Rodgers
Lyricist(s)Oscar Hammerstein II

"The Sound of Music" is the title song from the musical of the same name that premiered in 1959. It was composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II. The song introduces the character of Maria, a young novice in an Austrian abbey.