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How top songwriters craft the perfect pop song | Think Like A Musician

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B1

CEFR 等级

1,300

Total Words

427

Unique Words

4/10

难度

Vocabulary Diversity 33%

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There's so many different things that a song is meant to do,

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but I think that when you’re honest about what a song is for people,

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the intent is to connect.

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Hey, you. Yes, you! What's that light inside of you?

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Is it a dream, a beat, a beautiful sound, a heartbreaking song?

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Whatever it is,  we're here with working musicians

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to help you grow and share that gift  with this wild and wonderful world.

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Pop songs tend to follow a structure that goes:

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verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus.

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You want the first verse melody to pull you in immediately.

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You want someone to know what that song is in the first

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4 seconds it even starts.

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Because that's your first impression.

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I will sometimes spend literally days and weeks

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Key Vocabulary (15)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

write A1 verb

To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface such as paper or a screen using a tool like a pen, pencil, or keyboard. This action is used to communicate thoughts, record information, or create literature.

music A1 noun

Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.

feel A1 verb

sense emotion

"I feel happy."

structure A2 noun

The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized to form a whole. It can also refer to a physical object that has been built, such as a bridge or a building.

first A1 adjective

before all

"First place."

great A1 adjective

excellent

"Great idea!"

bridge B2 adjective

Used to describe something that serves as a transitional or temporary connection between two different states, periods, or entities. In academic and business contexts, it often refers to measures taken to fill a gap until a permanent solution is established.

melody A1 noun

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

verse A1 noun

A verse is a set of lines in a song or a poem. In a song, the verse usually tells the story and changes each time, while the chorus stays the same.

chorus A1 noun

A chorus is a large group of people who sing together in a performance. It also refers to the specific part of a song that is repeated after each verse.

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