What is Song Structure?
Also called: song form, arrangement
Song structure is the order of sections in a song, such as intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge and outro. It shapes how the song builds tension and pays it off.
A very common pop form is verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus. Verses move the story forward with changing lyrics; the chorus repeats and carries the hook; the bridge brings contrast before the final chorus.
Electronic music often uses intro, build, drop and breakdown sections, with long intros and outros that make DJ mixing easier.
Structure is a tool, not a template. Many songs get to the chorus faster today, and some skip a bridge or repeat the hook in the intro so listeners hear it right away.
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