The pop song has a specific structure, and while a song and popular, it is not necessarily a pop song. The intro is optional and in any case, strictly instrumental. The verse is narrative, generally omitted in performance, and has seldom involved more than one verse in years. .The chorus is the familiar part, typically four lines in length. The first line melody is frequently repeated, with different lyrics, in the second line. Third line is the bridge, contrasting in melody. The fourth is often a repeat of the first line’s melody, especially where the second line is also a repeat, except for a conclusion in the last measure building to an end. In the ‘60s-’70s period, songwriters lost the ability to make those simple chord progressions and so repeated the last line until it just faded away without a conclusion, probably reflecting the US military situation at that time..
solarrhino over 9 years ago
… and no, they don’t mean the hair on her head,
David Bethke Premium Member over 9 years ago
These days, I’m not sure a pop song has THAT much variety to it! (And, yes, I know I sound like an old fart.)
David Bethke Premium Member over 9 years ago
These days, I’m not sure a pop song has THAT much variety to it! (And, yes, I know I sound like an old fart.)
georgelanigan over 9 years ago
You also forgot the guest rapper that they usually bring in to sing one verse.
hippogriff over 9 years ago
The pop song has a specific structure, and while a song and popular, it is not necessarily a pop song. The intro is optional and in any case, strictly instrumental. The verse is narrative, generally omitted in performance, and has seldom involved more than one verse in years. .The chorus is the familiar part, typically four lines in length. The first line melody is frequently repeated, with different lyrics, in the second line. Third line is the bridge, contrasting in melody. The fourth is often a repeat of the first line’s melody, especially where the second line is also a repeat, except for a conclusion in the last measure building to an end. In the ‘60s-’70s period, songwriters lost the ability to make those simple chord progressions and so repeated the last line until it just faded away without a conclusion, probably reflecting the US military situation at that time..
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member over 9 years ago
I’m going to message this to my old music professor.
gaslightguy over 9 years ago
Nailed it!
me_the_polish_gull about 3 years ago
If Miley Cyrus is performing her song with the co – author, it’s easier.