Song Structure
The catchy, short phrase that repeats and is often the title.
What is the hook?
I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need...
"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey
What note is on the third line of the bar staff?
B
This symbol means "do not play or sing for 1 beat".
Quarter Rest
This genre is known for rhyming words with strong beats.
The parts of the song that repeat with usually the same melody but with different lyrics.
What are verses?
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand? With every guitar string scar on my hand...
"Lover" by Taylor Swift
D
This symbol means "play or sing for 2 beats".
Half note
This genre is known for catchy, fun, and danceable music.
Pop
The part of the song that repeats with the same melody and words a few times.
What is the chorus?
You ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine...
"You Ain't Nothin' but a Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley
This symbol means that there are 4 beats in every measure.
Time signature
This symbol means "do not play or sing for 2 beats".
Half rest
Loud guitars and strong drums define this genre.
Rock
A part of a song that has no words, just music from instruments.
What is an instrumental break?
"How do You Solve a Problem like Maria?" from The Sound of Music
This symbol is written with 2 dots and a line, and means "play the piece again".
Repeat sign
This symbol means "do not play or sing for 1 beat".
Quarter rest
Calm, fancy, sometimes dramatic sounds define this genre.
Classical
The notes that accompany the text of the song.
What is the melody?
...Step into your power, grow yourself into something new.
"Show Yourself" from Frozen II
What does a double bar line mean?
This symbol means "play or sing for half a beat"
This genre is characterized by its use of guitars, storytelling, and twangy singing.
Country