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# init(id:songTitle:artistName:albumName:type:duration:artwork:animatedArtwork:)

Creates music content with static and animated artwork.

```
init(id: String, songTitle: String, artistName: String, albumName: String, type: MediaType, duration: MediaDuration?, artwork: Artwork, animatedArtwork: AnimatedArtwork?)
```

## Parameters

`id`

A unique identifier for this track.

`songTitle`

The song’s display title.

`artistName`

The name of the artist or performer.

`albumName`

The album this track belongs to.

`type`

The media type.

`duration`

The total duration of the track, or `nil` when unknown.

`artwork`

Static artwork for the track.

`animatedArtwork`

Animated artwork for the track, or `nil` when unavailable.

## Discussion

Use this initializer when your track has a matching animated asset, for example motion album art.

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