roughly
a. regularly b. approximately
c. nearly d. exactly
optional
a. practical b. voluntary
c. compulsory d. elective
introduction
a. prelude b. interlude
c. finale d. overture
coda
a. interlude b. prelude
c. outro d. ending
III. Reading Passage
Song Structure
ongs have basic elements that are arranged in a variety of
commonly used structures or musical forms. The order of the
elements may vary, and not all of them are necessary in a piece of
music.
Introduction
The introduction is a unique section that comes at the beginning of the
piece. It usually builds up suspense for the listener so when the downbeat
drops in, it creates a release or surprise. In some songs, the intro is one or
more bars of the tonic chord. Alternatively, the intro may be based around
the chords used in the verse, chorus, or bridge. In some cases, an
introduction contains only drums or percussion parts which set the rhythm
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