Structure of Rock and Pop

Question 1

Name the main structures of Rock and Pop

Answer 1

1) Structure is mainly strophic (structure where music is the same in every verse. Only lyrics change)
2) Strophic songs have verses + choruses where the chord patterns + melodies repeat e.g hymns

Question 2

What structures do pop songs generally have?

Answer 2

• intro
• verse
• pre-chorus
• outro/coda
• chorus
• bridge/middle 8
• solo