
Composition - song structure
An explanation of how contrasting ideas can be used to build up a piece of music, using both pop music and modern classical music as examples. AABA is identified as a common pop song structure, and the presenter explains how more sections can be added to expand the structure.
Composer Errollyn Wallen describes her experience of being a contemporary composer. Focusing on structure she describes how she uses contrasting ideas to build up a piece of music and how she makes use of linking sections to create a seamless and flowing composition.
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