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Intro

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A section that leads into the song, setting the tone for what's to come. It often includes elements that will be heard throughout the track.

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Bridge

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A contrasting section that offers a departure from the previous sections, often to provide a new perspective or twist in the song.

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Verse

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A section of a song where the melody stays mostly the same, but the lyrics change to tell a story or provide details.

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Solo

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An instrumental section where a single musician showcases their skill, often found in rock, jazz, or blues.

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Twelve-bar Blues

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A chord progression that lasts for 12 bars and follows a specific pattern, often used in blues and early rock 'n' roll.

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Chorus

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The most memorable and often repeated section of a song, featuring the main melody and the big message or hook.

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Outro

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The final section of a song, which provides closure and often mirrors or references the intro, winding the song down.

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Pre-Chorus

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A transitional section that builds anticipation for the chorus. It often leads to a lift in energy or tension.

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Build-up

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Usually follows a breakdown or softer section, gradually escalating in energy to lead into a climax or drop.

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Hook

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A musical idea, often a memorable melody or phrase, that's designed to catch the listener's ear and become the standout part of a song.

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ABA Structure

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Also known as ternary form; a song structure composed of an opening section (A), a contrasting section (B), and a return to the original section (A).

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Verse-Chorus Structure

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A common song structure pattern alternating between verses and choruses, typically starting with an intro and ending with an outro.

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Breakdown

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A section that reduces the song's complexity, often stripping down to fewer instruments or a simpler melody to create space and dynamics.

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Strophic Form

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A song structure with multiple verses set to the same music with no distinct chorus or bridge sections.

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Drop

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In electronic dance music, this is the moment of highest energy release, often after a build-up, featuring heavy bass and beats.

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