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