Rock 101 Song Structure

DEFINE the Section

100

Define the Song Section "Intro"

The beginning of a song that is often followed by the first verse, and usually establishes the tone, mood, genre, and lyrical themes.

200

Define the Song Section "Outro"

Final section that ends the song.

300

Define the Song Section "Solo"

Section that features a single performer in the group.

400

Define the Song Section "Chorus"

section of a song that is repeated at least twice and tells the overall lyrical message of the song.

500

Define the Song Section "Verse"

a repeated section of a song that typically features a new set of lyrics on each repetition to tell the story of a song.

NAME the Section

100

Name the Song Section defined as "section of a song that features a single performer in the group."

Solo

200

Name the Song Section defined as "section of a song that is repeated at least twice and tells the overall lyrical message of the song."

Chorus

300

Name the Song Section defined as "a repeated section of a song that typically features a new set of lyrics on each repetition to tell the story of the song."

Verse

400

Name the Song Section defined as "A bridge-like section that typically connects the verse and the chorus."

Pre Chorus

500

Name the Song Section defined as "a contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material. It is used to build tension, function as a transition, and add variety."

Bridge

IDENTIFY the Section

100

What Song Section is being played?
"Tutti Frutti" 0:03-0:16

Chorus

200

What Song Section is being played?
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" 0:00-0:15

Intro

300

What Song Section is being played?
"Dreams" 0:16-0:30

Verse

400

What Song Section is being played?
"Dreams" 1:44-2:01

Solo

500

What Song Section is being played?
"Dreams" 2:33-2:56
*start at 2:01

Pre-Chorus