Form Review

Pre-chorus

• Recognized by the same words and same music heard right BEFORE the chorus (refrain/hook).

• A section that always follows the verse in every song.

• A part of the song that introduces the bridge.

• A musical element that is only found in instrumental pieces.

What is form in music?

• Form is the melody of a piece of music.

• Form is the structure of a piece of music.

• Form is the tempo of a piece of music.

• Form is the harmony of a piece of music.

Interlude

• A section that occurs between other, more important parts of a piece of music.

• A type of musical composition that stands alone.

• A musical term for a dramatic pause.

• A section that concludes a musical piece.

Vamp

• A short phrase that is repeated over and over again back to back in a song.

• A type of musical instrument used in jazz.

• A specific dance move popular in the 1920s.

• A genre of music characterized by its fast tempo.

Intro

• The intro is the way the song ends.

• The intro is the way the song starts.

• The intro is always instrumental.

• The intro is the main theme of the song.

Verse

• The story of a song is usually told through the verses.

• Verses are the repeated sections of a song.

• Verses are only found in poetry, not in songs.

• Verses are the instrumental parts of a song.

Ad lib

• Refers to a scripted performance with no improvisation.

• Refers to unscripted, improvised vocal or instrumental additions or embellishments that a performer makes during a song, adding a personal touch or variation.

• Refers to a type of musical notation used for improvisation.

• Refers to a specific genre of music characterized by its spontaneity.

Does every song have the same form?

• Yes, all songs have the same structure.

• No, every song and piece of music is different.

• Only popular songs have a unique form.

• All songs follow a traditional format.

Bridge

• A type of musical instrument

• A section that connects different parts of the song together.

• A genre of music

• A musical term for a loud section

What is a song?

• a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung. A song must have lyrics.

• a type of musical instrument used to create melodies.

• a genre of music characterized by its rhythm and beats.

• a performance art that combines dance and music.