Intro, Verse, Refrain, Chorus, Bridge

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Definition

Song is a composition of tone or voice in sequence, combination and temporal relation to


produse a musical compositian that has unity and continuity.

Purpose
Songs are used to express feeling and idea in an entertaining world. Songs can be used to
deliver social criticism. The moral values are hidden in the lyrics.

Language Features
 Imagery. Imagery describes about feelings and emotions.
 Rhythm. So, rhythm creates mood!

 Figures of speech
1. Metaphor, comparing two things that are not alike to suggest that they actually have
something in common. e.g. “Time is a thief” or “Her hairs was silk”
2. Simile, compares two things using “like” or “as’’. e.g. “My love is like a red rose”.

3. Hyperbole, a dramatic language. Big exaggeration, usually with humor.


e.g. “That math homework took me 8 million years to finish”.
4. Personification, an object appear like a person. e.g. “The wind whisper” or “The
snowflakes danced in the wind”.
5. Allititration, the repetation of the same beginning sound in a series of words. . e.g.
“Peter Parker pick a pack of pants punctually”

Structures
 Intro,
 Verse,
 Refrain,
 Chorus,
 Bridge,
 Coda,

Examples of Songs
I heard, that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're, married now
I heard, that your dreams came true
I guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy
Ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but I
Couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you be reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best
For you too, don't forget me
I beg, I'll remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead yeah
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday it was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a…

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