Pop Music Flashcards
1
Q
What 5 chords is pop music based on?
A
I, II, IV, V, VI
2
Q
What do pop songs use?
A
Repeated chord progressions and repeated melodic ideas.
3
Q
Typical pop instruments:
A
Drum kit, keyboard, electric guitar, lead vocalist, backing vocals.
4
Q
What structure do pop songs have?
A
They have a very repetitive structure: verses and choruses alternate and other sections can include an instrumental, a bridge and a pre-chorus.
5
Q
Lento
A
Very slow
6
Q
Adagio
A
Slow
7
Q
Andante
A
At a walking pace (moderately)
8
Q
Moderato
A
At a moderate speed
9
Q
Allegro
A
Fast or brisk
10
Q
Vivace
A
Lively
11
Q
Presto
A
Very fast
