Structure and Form

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

The different sections of a piece of music and how they are ordered

Question 2

Typical Pop Song Structure

Answer 2

Intro - Verse 1 - Verse 2 - Chorus - Verse 3 - Middle 8/Bridge - Verse 4 - Chorus - Outro

Question 3

Intro

Answer 3

Sets the mood of a song. It is often instrumental but can occasionally start with lyrics

Question 4

Verses

Answer 4

Introduce the song theme. There are usually new lyrics for each verse which helps to develop the song’s narrative

Question 5

Choruses

Answer 5

They all usually have the same lyrics. Relays the main message of the song

Question 6

Middle 8/Bridge

Answer 6

Adds some contrast to the verses and choruses by using a different melody and chord progression

Question 7

Binary Form

Answer 7

AB

Question 8

Ternary Form

Answer 8

ABA

Question 9

Rondo Form

Answer 9

ABACADAE

Question 10

Theme and Variation

Answer 10

A main theme is composed then the following sections vary this theme in some way, by altering for example: melody, rhythms, chords, tempo, instrumentation, key

Question 11

Instrumental Solo

Answer 11

Designed to show off an instrumentalist’s skills. Rock, Jazz and Blues often feature solos on instruments such as piano, sax, guitar and drums

Question 12

Strophic Form

Answer 12

When all of the verses are sung to the same music

Question 13

Through Composed

Answer 13

When each section has different music. No section is repeated