Pop Music Flashcards

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Melody

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The tune of a song or piece

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Structure

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The order of the sections in the song

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Accompaniment

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The part that accompanies the song or the melody

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Chords- major and minor

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2 or more notes played together
Major- happy
Minor- sad

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Bass

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Plays the riff. It is low in pitch

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Drums

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Keeps the beat of a piece

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Intro

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The introduction of the song. It sets the mood

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Outro

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The ending of the song

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Verse

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All verses are different

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Chorus

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A part that is always repeated

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Bridge/ Middle-8

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A part that is different from the rest of the song

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12
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Hook

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The catchy part of the song found in the chorus

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13
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Riff

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Ostinato played by the bass or synthesiser

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14
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Acappella

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Making a piece/ song with your voice

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