Song writing

Question 1

Theme

Answer 1

• The theme is the main subject of the song.

Question 2

hook

Answer 2

• The hook is the part of the song that catches, or “hooks,” a listener’s attention and makes the song easy to remember. The title and hook are often the same, and the hook is usually repeated throughout the song. The title, theme, and hook should work together to let listeners know what the song is about.

Question 3

verse

Answer 3

• The verse uses details to support the title, theme, and hook. Songs typically include multiple verses, which usually incorporate important information about the song’s subject, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Question 4

chorus

Answer 4

• The chorus conveys the main subject of the song. The chorus is usually simpler than the verses, and it often contains the title. In ancient Greek plays, a group of singers, called a “chorus,” appeared between every act to summarize what had just occurred on stage. In much the same way, the chorus of a song summarizes the main subject while the verses provide the supporting details.

Question 5

bridge

Answer 5

• The bridge introduces a twist that gives an unexpected perspective on the theme. It usually occurs toward the song’s end, and it has a totally different melody from the verses and chorus. Not all songs have a bridge.

Question 6

Title

Answer 6

•The title is the name of the song.