CHAPTER 10

LET’s SING HIT SONG

Adiyatma Beryl Gunawan
Definition of a song

The song is a poem that is pronounced according to a certain tone,

rhythm, time, and melody to form harmony. The song is often also
referred to as a song which means the composition of tone or
sound art in the sequence, combination, and temporal
relationships (usually accompanied by musical instruments) to
produce musical compositions that have composition and
perfection (using rhythm). And the range of rhythmic notes or
sounds is also called songs.
 1. Intro, the first part of the song where
the singer's voice is not heard, only the
instruments.
2. Verse or stanza, the introduction to

STRUCTURE
the chorus
3. Bridge, used to bridge between parts
of the song.
4. Chorus, the main message or story in

OF SONG
the song.
5. Refrein or chorus is almost the same
as the chorus. Reffs are usually
simpler than Choruses. Reff means
repetition.
6. coda, the final part of the song with
the notes and verses closing the song.
Language features of song
● IMAGERY

Describes about feelings and emotions,

● RYTHM

The rhythm here is used to create a mood. For example, if we are sad and listen
to a song with a slow rhythm, then we will be carried away by the song.

● FIGURES OF SPEECH

A figure of speech is a creative use of language to generate an effect. Some

figures of speech, like metaphor, simile, personification anda hyperbole
SAMPLE SONG
 The song You Are My
Sunshine talks about how
this person is a ray of
sunshine in the narrator's
life and how their presence
drives away the clouds and
brings happiness, even
through difficult times.