Popular Song Key terms Week 1

What do you call the words in a song?

A typical song structure is 'Verse-Chorus' form. What other sections are included in a pop song?

• Introduction

• Section A

• Bridge

• Development section

• Outro/Coda

Answer explanation

A typical pop song structure is:

Introduction

Verse

Chorus

Verse

Chorus

Bridge

Chorus

Outro/Coda

What is the name for the main tune of a song?

Chords, a bass line and drums often fill out a song, playing in the background and forming what we call the _________.

What do you think a 'Riff' is?

Answer explanation

A riff is a repeated melody/phrase or rhythm played multiple times throughout a song.

What do you think a 'counter-melody' is?

Answer explanation

A counter melody goes above the original melody. It will be contrasting, but complementary

(i.e. it will be different from the original tune, but will work well alongside it).

What instruments would typically play the 'bassline' in a Pop song?

• Vocalist

• Drummer

• Bass Guitarrist

• Trumpeteer

• Guitarrist

Circle the chorus in these lyrics...

Answer explanation

The chorus is from 'let it go'...

Circle the lyrics for verse 1 and verse 2

Answer explanation

Verse 1 = 'I was scared of dentists and the dark'

Verse 2 = 'There's this movie that I think you'll like'

Circle the lyrics for the bridge section of the song

Answer explanation

Bridge =

I'll wait

For roses to be red again

And I hate

That you took my blue from the ocean

Give me back green greens and goldens

My purples my blues you stole them

How long will I be broken