Pop Songs Flashcards
1
Q
Intro
A
Usually instrumental part, usually carries on throughout the whole song
2
Q
Verse 1
A
Most wordy part of the song. Many them have the same tune but different words
3
Q
Chorus
A
Hook, catchy part of the song, repeats (same words every time)
4
Q
Middle 8
A
Contrast in the time or instruments playing, it lasts for 8 bars usually
5
Q
Outro
A
Usually instrumental parts, end of the song, usually same as the intro
6
Q
Pop song structure
A
Intro, verse 1, chorus, verse 2, middle 8, chorus, outro
7
Q
Hook
A
Catchy part of the son, usually the chorus
8
Q
Riff
A
Repeated tune/rhythm, also known as the ostinato
9
Q
Chord progression
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A series of chords
10
Q
Base line
A
Under tone (lowest notes played in the song) played by a base guitar/ double base. Usually plays the riff
