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Morning Musume (モーニング娘。, Mōningu Musume.?) is an all-girl J-pop group from Japan. They are sometimes also referred to as "Momusu" (モー娘。, Mōmusu.?). Their act revolves around singing and dancing to generally upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, masterminded by Naoki Yamazaki, and managed by producer Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies for their songs. Currently, Morning Musume is Japan's Best Selling Female Group.
Musume (娘, Musume?) in this context, means girl. "Morning" is derived from Japanese-English term "morning set" (corresponding to "breakfast special"). The group is particularly well-known for its ever fluctuating line-up, with "graduations" and auditions occurring nearly each year. Over the years there has also been several splinter groups, (including, but not limited to, Tanpopo and Pucchi Moni) and Morning Musume often works closely with other Hello! Project acts, including but not limited to Aya Matsuura, Berryz Kobo, Melon Kinenbi, and v-u-den.
