PARTICULARITIES OF THE USAGE OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SONGS

Abstract

The article examines the specific features of using phraseological units in English-language songs, which represent one of the most influential forms of contemporary mass communication. The study outlines the main structural and semantic types of idioms, clarifies their pragmatic potential, and highlights their role in shaping the emotional and conceptual perception of musical texts. The study is based on a comprehensive approach that combines descriptive, contextual, quantitative, functional-stylistic, comparative, and cognitive-discursive methods. This methodology allows for the identification of patterns in the use of phraseological units in English-language songs, their structural and semantic characteristics, their communicative functions, and the influence of cultural and musical context on their interpretation. The findings demonstrate that idiomatic expressions enhance the imagery of song lyrics, activate associative thinking, and intensify emotional impact. The analysis reveals a strong dominance of metaphor-based units that reflect personal states, as well as the concepts of freedom, struggle, and love. Further research may involve extending the corpus of material and integrating a translation-oriented perspective.