Song Structure Year 9

What is the definition of form and structure?

• The final section of a popular song which brings it to an end

• the different sections of a piece of music or song and how they are ordered.

• sets the mood of a song. It is often instrumental but can occasionally start with lyrics.

• A section of music that occurs before the Chorus which helps the music move forward and “prepare” for what is to come

What is an introduction?

• This section adds some contrast to the verses and choruses by using a different melody and chord progression.

• Solos are designed to show off an instrumentalists’ skills. Rock, jazz and blues.

• This section adds some contrast to the verses and choruses by using a different melody and chord progression.

• Sets the mood of a song. It is often instrumental but can occasionally start with lyrics.

  
  

What is a bridge/middle 8 section?

• A section that adds some contrast to the verses and choruses

• A section that relays the main message of the song

• An introduction to the song theme.

• A section of music that occurs before the Chorus

What is a instrumental section?

• A section that adds some contrast to the verses and choruses

• A section that relays the main message of the song

• A section where solos are designed to show off an instrumentalists’ skills

• A section of music that occurs before the Chorus

What is a outro/coda?

• A section that adds some contrast to the verses and choruses

• The final section of a popular song which brings it to an end

• A section where solos are designed to show off an instrumentalists’ skills

• A section of music that occurs before the Chorus

What is a verse?

• A section that adds some contrast to the verses and choruses

• A section that relays the main message of the song

• An introduction to the song theme.

• A section of music that occurs before the Chorus

What is a riff?

• Short repeated musical idea, that is short and catchy

• A musical idea that is fast

• A musical idea that is sung slowly