SONG

English Grade XI
Have you ever What do you
heard a song? know about song?
Definition of Song
A single work of music

Sung by human voice

Distinct and pitched music

Using sound or silence

Repetition Section
Social functions

To entertain

To teach moral value

To express personal feeling

To give someone to not only share their emotions with others

Generic Structures
Intro

verse

Refrain

Break

Bridge

Coda
1. INTRO
◦ Melodic, harmonic and or rhythmic related to the main body of song.
2. VERSE
The section of the song structure that tells the story. This is the exposition, describing the scene of the
person, or an emotion.
3. CHORUS OF REFRAIN
The most repeated section
4. BREAK
A brief “rest” or pause To express personal feeling
5. BRIDGE
Change tempo or volume or instrumentation
6. Outro or Coda
The end of the road of the song
Language Features
1. Alliteration : repetition in two or more nearby words of initial consonant

2. Rhyming Words : using familiar and catchy tune

3. Lyrics : written in first, second, and third person.

4. Poetic Device : figure or imaginary ex: the use of five sense.

5. Word play and Slang : manipulation and very informal words.

Questions
1. What do you think is the theme of this song?
2. What is the song about?
3. Does the song inspire you? Why?
4. What do you think “Stand by Me” means?
5. Which lyrics you do you like the most? Explain your reasons