Various Artists is a term used in the music industry to describe releases featuring works by multiple musicians or bands. This label commonly appears on compilation albums that collect tracks from different performers and may focus on specific genres, record labels, time periods, or function as soundtracks. Shorter releases like charity singles also use this designation, sometimes bringing together many well-known artists as a one-off group. Tribute albums, where different performers cover songs by a particular artist or band, also often fall under Various Artists.