Identify musical form in composition and arranging.
Identification should include
- creative thinking
- development of an original melody
- development of original harmonies
- structure of a song
- introduction (i.e., intro)
- verse
- chorus (i.e., hook)
- bridge
- transitions
- vamp
- ending (i.e., outro)
- beats per minute (BPM)
- forms, such as
- ostinato
- ABA
- order and arrangement
- theme and variation.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What does ABA mean?
- What primary characteristics define a bridge in an arrangement?