Pop Song Structure - Introduction

What is an arrangement?

• An artist's individual style in a song

• Putting notes in order

• Sound quality produced by a specific instrument or voice

• Coming to an agreement

How would you describe a 'chorus'?

• The catchy part of a song with the same words and music

• The catchy part of a song with the same words but different music

• Usually instrumental

• Usuallu silent

What is 'Structure'?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• How a piece is laid out with different sections

• A building

What is an 'outro'?

• The beginning of a song

• Verse 1

• Bridge

• The conclusion to a piece of music

What is the best description of a 'bridge' in a pop song?

• A home for a troll

• New music that connects parts together, eg a solo

• Something that's already been heard

• Same words, same music

How would you describe a 'verse'?

• Same music, same words

• Same music, different words

• Instrumental section

What is a hook?

• The steady, repetitive pulse heard in the music

• The speed at which the music is played

• the catchiest part of a song, usually found in the chorus

What is a riff?

• Steady, repetitive pulse

• A repeated pattern

• Loud and softs in music

• High and low pitches heard in the music

What chords have you learnt to play in 'Shape of You'?

• E minor - EGB

• A minor - ACE

• C Major - CEG

• D Major - D F#A

What does this symbol mean?

Answer explanation

Repeat