Parts of Songs Flashcards

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An intro is

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It’s used to introduce and establish the song. The song intro gives an idea of the song’s style and genre while establishing the key and basic rhythm

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A verse is _

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A verse is a series of lyrics that tell the main story of the song and keep the action or thoughts moving forward

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A chorus is _

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The chorus is the part of a song that is usually repeated at least twice during the song’s runtime. In the song’s structure, the chorus most often takes place between verses and can be preceded by a shorter section known as a pre-chorus.

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A turn is only a _

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chord progression(no lyrics), that transitions from the chorus into the next verse

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A tag is _

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The “tag line” or “tag” of a song is a lyric that is repeated in the same place every verse. (e.g., “at the sounds of your great name”, or “your great name”

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A bridge is _

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In music, especially Western popular music, a bridge is a contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material section.

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