It's hot outside today.
It's is the contrasted form of it is and its is the possessive form *as it is without an apostrophe*.
For example:
The tree has lost all its leaves.
It's my birthday today.
Answer:
I can help u out in the comments but imma need a lil bit more to go off of.
Answer:
Some people like dogs, others prefer cats.
Explanation:
You can add a comma after dogs.
An art song is usually for solo voice and is accompanied by solo piano. (Just as a side note, I recommend listening to the Erlking by Schubert if you have time; it's a German art song (lied))
Note citations and parenthetical citations