3 - Song Writing 1

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

The way a piece of music is put together. Usually created by organising repeating different sections.

Question 2

introduction

Answer 2

The opening section of a piece of music, before the first main section or verse is heard.

Question 3

Verse

Answer 3

A section of a song structure that has the same melody and chords each time but different lyrics.

Question 4

Chorus

Answer 4

A section of a song structure that is repeated the same way every time; melody, chords and lyrics.

Question 5

Bridge

Answer 5

A section of a song that comes between (“bridges”) two sections, such as a verse and a chorus.

Question 6

Coda (Outro)

Answer 6

Italian word for the end of a piece of music. In popular music it is known as an “outro”.

Question 7

Arrangement

Answer 7

A new version of a pre-existing music, perhaps with different instruments or styles. AKA a cover version.

Question 8

Textural Layers

Answer 8

Layers of sound combined to make music.
More layers = thicker texture
Fewer layers = thinner texture.

Question 9

Riff

Answer 9

Another word for ostinato which is used more frequently by popular and jazz musicians. A riff is an instrumental line.

Question 10

Hook

Answer 10

A special “catchy” musical phrase, used to “hook” the listener’s attention so they remember the song. A hook is a vocal line.