Understanding Song Structure

What is an ostinato?

• A type of musical instrument.

• A repeated musical phrase or rhythm.

• A specific genre of music.

• A musical notation system.

In a song which section only appears once?

• Bridge

• Middle 8

• Chorus

• Verse

Where does the intro come in a song?

• At the end of a song

• During the chorus of a song

• In the middle of a song

• At the beginning of a song

Where does the outro come in a song?

• At the beginning of a song

• During the chorus of a song

• At the end of a song

• In the middle of a song

What is another word for Verse?

• Strophe

• Line

• Couplet

• Phrase

What is another word for Chorus?

• Refrain

• Solo

• Bridge

• Verse

Which section of a song has no singing?

• Chorus section

• Bridge section

• Verse section

• Instrumental section

What is a riff?

• A riff is a dance move.

• A riff is a type of guitar solo.

• A riff is a repeated musical phrase or pattern.

• A riff is a musical genre.

What is another name for the bridge section in a song?

• Middle 8

• Pre Chorus

• chorus

• hook

What are the words of a song called?

• composition

• lyrics

• tune

• melody