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How to write a song
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What is often the first step in songwriting?
A) Mixing and mastering
B) Arranging the instrumentation
C) Writing the chorus
D) Finding inspiration
  • 2. What is a common song structure?
A) Chorus-Chorus-Chorus-Chorus
B) Intro-Outro-Intro-Outro
C) Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus
D) Bridge-Verse-Chorus-Verse
  • 3. What is a 'hook' in a song?
A) The bridge of the song
B) The legal document assigning ownership
C) The part of the song with no vocals
D) A catchy musical phrase or lyric
  • 4. What is a verse typically used for?
A) Telling a story or developing an idea
B) Repeating the main message
C) Introducing the band members
D) Creating a contrasting feel
  • 5. What is a chorus typically used for?
A) Changing the key of the song
B) Adding instrumental breaks
C) Providing background vocals only
D) Delivering the main message of the song
  • 6. What is a bridge typically used for?
A) Ending the song abruptly
B) Introducing a new verse melody
C) Offering a contrast to the verse and chorus
D) Repeating the chorus melody
  • 7. What is 'rhyme scheme'?
A) The style of instrumentation
B) The tempo of the song
C) The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines
D) The length of the song
  • 8. What is 'meter' in songwriting?
A) The pitch of the notes
B) The number of instruments
C) The loudness of the music
D) The rhythmic pattern of the syllables
  • 9. What does 'dynamics' refer to in music?
A) The key of the music
B) The speed of the music
C) The type of instruments used
D) The loudness or softness of the music
  • 10. What is 'songwriting collaboration'?
A) Silently writing a song alone
B) Only writing instrumental music
C) Working with other writers to create a song
D) Copying another artist's song
  • 11. What is a common role of a co-writer in songwriting?
A) Providing feedback and new ideas
B) Refusing to listen to suggestions
C) Stealing the other writer's melody
D) Taking full credit for the song
  • 12. What is 'writer's block'?
A) The inability to produce new written work
B) A legal document for songwriters
C) The ability to write songs very quickly
D) A specific type of pen used for songwriting
  • 13. What is a good way to overcome writer's block?
A) Giving up on songwriting completely
B) Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away
C) Try a different approach, like free writing
D) Forcing yourself to write until something comes
  • 14. What is 'song form'?
A) The font used to write lyrics
B) The overall structure of a song
C) The process of recording a song
D) The feeling or emotion of the song
  • 15. What is an intro used for in a song?
A) Setting the mood and introducing the song
B) Announcing the band members
C) Providing the main melody
D) Ending the song
  • 16. What is an outro used for in a song?
A) Introducing the song
B) Increasing the tempo
C) Ending the song gracefully
D) Adding a new verse
  • 17. What does 'melody' refer to?
A) The type of guitar used
B) A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying
C) The song's legal copyright
D) The rhythmic pattern of the drums
  • 18. What is 'harmony'?
A) The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes
B) A type of microphone
C) Singing the same note at the same time
D) Playing only one instrument
  • 19. What are 'chords'?
A) The lyrics of a song
B) The rhythmic pattern of a song
C) Single notes played in isolation
D) A group of notes played together
  • 20. What is the importance of 'storytelling' in songwriting?
A) It makes the song too complicated.
B) It's not important, melody is the only thing that matters.
C) It distracts from the music.
D) It can engage the listener and create an emotional connection.
  • 21. What does 'pre-chorus' do in a song?
A) Is never used in modern songs
B) Is always longer than the chorus
C) Replaces the verse
D) Builds anticipation towards the chorus
  • 22. What is 'tempo' in music?
A) The speed of the music
B) The key the song is in
C) The pitch of the music
D) The loudness of the music
  • 23. What does 'arrangement' refer to in songwriting?
A) How the different musical parts are organized in a song.
B) The way a song is legally protected.
C) The act of writing the lyrics.
D) Only the instruments used in a song.
  • 24. What is a good way to find your songwriting 'voice'?
A) Copying your favorite songwriter exactly.
B) Experiment and practice writing consistently.
C) Believing there's only one right way to write a song.
D) Never showing your songs to anyone.
  • 25. What is 'songwriting copyright'?
A) Legal protection for your original song
B) A type of music theory book
C) The act of stealing someone else's song
D) A government requirement to write songs
  • 26. What is a 'lyrical theme'?
A) The tempo of the song
B) The number of syllables in each line
C) The way the song is copyrighted
D) The central topic or idea of the song's lyrics
  • 27. What's the importance of 'editing' your song?
A) To refine the lyrics and music for maximum impact
B) To make the song longer
C) Editing is never necessary; first drafts are always perfect
D) To remove all personal meaning from the song
  • 28. What does 'songwriting critique' involve?
A) Receiving only negative comments
B) Giving only praise, even if there are flaws
C) Receiving constructive feedback to improve your song
D) Refusing to listen to any outside opinions
  • 29. What is a 'riff'?
A) A short, repeated musical phrase
B) A long, complex instrumental solo
C) A legal document for songwriters
D) A type of microphone used for recording vocals
  • 30. What is the role of 'simplicity' in songwriting?
A) Songs must always be extremely complex to be good.
B) Simple songs are never commercially successful.
C) Simplicity is a sign of laziness in songwriting.
D) A simple song can be easier to remember and connect with.
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