FIND WHAT A SONG TELLS YOU

 I. Definition

Song is an artistic composition of tones or sounds in sequence, combination, and temporal relationship to produce a musical composition that has unity and continuity. And a variety of rhythmic tones or sounds are also called songs. Songs can be sung solo, two, three or in groups.

II. Language Features 

• Imagery

Imagery describe about feelings and emotions.

• Rhythm.

to create a mood

• Figure of speech :

1). Metaphor, comparing twothings that are not alike to suggest that they actually have something in common.

2). Simile, compares two things using “like” or “as”.

3). Hyperbola, a dramatic language. Big exaggeration, usually with humor.

4). Personification, an object appear like a person.

5). Allititration, the repetation of the same beginning sound in a series of words.

III. Structure Of Song

• Intro the beginning of the song and usually the singer's voice has not been heard (only the instrument).

• Verse the stanza is the introductory part to the chorus.

• Refrain transition from verse to chorus.

• Chorus the core and usually the easiest to remember.

• Bridge connecting the chorus to the next chorus or to the coda.

• Coda closing song.

IV. Social Function Of Song

Songs are used to express feeling and idea in and entertainment world. Songs can be used to deliver social criticism. The moral values are hidden in the lyrics