SONG pt 2

 A.     UNDERSTANDING

Song is a composition of tone or voice in sequence, combination and temporal relation to produse a musical compositian that has unity and continuity. 

Thus, a song is an artistic composition of tones or sounds in a sequence, combination, and temporal relationship (usually accompanied by a musical instrument) to produce a musical composition that contains unity and continuity.

B.     PURPOSE

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

   Songs are a way to express emotions and feelings in a fun way. Songs can also be a medium to convey criticism about the situation in society. Moral value or mandate is usually implied in the lyrics made by songwriters.  

C.     LANGUAGE CHARACTERISTICS

Song  or songs also have linguistic characteristics, you know! Well, here are the linguistic characteristics of the song. 

·       Imagery . Imagery describes about feelings and emotions. A song usually tries to describe how the writer feels.  

·       Rhythm. Rhythm here is used to create a mood. For example, when we are sad and listen to a song with a slow rhythm, then we will be carried away by the atmosphere with the song. So, rhythm creates mood! 

·       Figures of speech

1.                  Metaphor, comparingtwothingsthat are not aliketosuggestthattheyactuallyhavesomething in common. At first glance, the two things being compared are unrelated, but actually there are similarities between the two things. eg “Timeis a thief” or “Herhaisrwassilk”  

2.                  Simile, comparestwothingsusing “like” or “as''. A thing is described with something similar by using the word 'like' or 'as' eg “My loveislike a redrose”.    

3.                  Hyperbole, a dramatic language. Big exaggeration, usually with humor. A thing is described in excess, sometimes tickling because it is too much. eg “Thatmathhomeworktookme 8 millionyearstofinish”.   
  

4.                  Personification, anobjectappearlike a person. Objects (non-humans) have human-like abilities.eg “The windwhisper” or “The snowflakesdanced in thewind”.    

5.                  Allititration , therepetationofthesamebeginningsound in a series ofwords. The repetition of the sound at the beginning of each word. eg “Peter Parker pick a packofpantspunctually”  

D.     STRUCTURE

·         Intro, which is the beginning of the song, usually the singer's voice has not been heard (only the instrument) 

·         Verse , or temple is an introductory section to the chorus.

·         Refrain, transition from verse to chorus 

The         chorus, the core part, is usually the easiest to remember. 

·         Bridge, connecting the chorus to the next chorus or to the coda. 

·         Coda,  cover song. 

   The structure is not rigid, so not all songs have such a structured structure. But every song in general must have a verse, chorus, and bridge. 

E.      EXAMPLE

Here somesongsforyou (: 

Trouble is a Friend

Lenka

Trouble will find you no mater where you go, oh oh
No Matter if you're fast no matter if you're slow, oh oh
The eye of the storm and the cry in the morn, oh oh
Your fine for a while but then start to loose control

He's there in the dark
He's there in my heart
He waits in the winds
He's gotta play a part
Trouble is a friend
Yeah trouble is a friend of mine. oh oh

Trouble is a friend but trouble is a foe, oh oh
And no matter what I feed him he always seems to grow, oh oh
He sees what I see and he knows what I know, oh oh
So don't forget as you ease on down the road

So don't be alarmed if he takes you by the arm
I won't let him win, but I'm a sucker for his charm
Trouble is a friend
Yeah trouble is a friend of mine, oh oh

Oh how I hate the way he makes me feel
And how I try to make him leave, I try
Oh Oh I try

The meaning of the song: life is not free from problems, problems come and go. But there are still many people who consider problems as enemies. This song invites us to make problems as friends. Because it is difficult for us to make a world without problems, it is our way of thinking that needs to be changed by considering problems as friends who are here to live. 

conslusion 

Song is a composition of tone or voice in sequence, combination and temporal relation to produse a musical compositian that has unity and continuity. 

exercise 

Songs for A Dying Planet
Song by: Joe Walsh

Is anyone out there?
Does anybody listen or care anymore?
We are living on a dying planet,
We’re killing everything that’s alive,
And anyone who tries to deny it
Wears a tie

And gets paid to lie
So I wrote these songs for a dying planet,
I’m sorry but I’m telling the truth,
And for everybody trying to save it
These songs are for you, too.
Is anyone out there?

1. What kind of planet are we living now?
A. Dying Planet
B. good planet
C. beautiful planet
D. nice planet
E. lovely planet

 

 2. Who are people who deny that they have killed living things?

A. People who wear a tie and get paid to lie

B. People who listen that song

C. People who live near the singer

D. people who work in the town

E. people who sell tie and T-shirt

 

3. “And gets paid to lie”. The word “gets paid” means….

A. Receive money for work completed

B. Pay someone

C. buy with money

D. sell with low prices

E. promote completely

 

4. For whom does the singers wrote that song?

A. For the dying planet

B. For people out there

C. For people who work hard

D. for people who study hard

E. for everything that is a live

 

5. Why does the singer feel sorry?

A. Because he tells the truth

B. Because he does not tell the truth

C. Because he lies

D. Because he can not speak

E. Because he works on the planet