Structure - Verse 1, Pre-chorus, Chorus, Verse 2, Pre-chorus, Chorus, Verse 3, Chorus,
Outro
Texture - Mostly Homophonic
Tempo - Fast (150 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals
Dynamics - Usually Loud
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Rhythmic Features - Ostinato
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Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2
Texture - Polyphonic, Thick
Tempo - Relatively Fast (143 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Synthesizer, Drums, Bass Synth
Dynamics - Loud Chorus, Quit Verse
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The stripped-back, cold production reflects the
lyrics’ feeling of emotional exhaustion and detachment.
Tainted Love - The Living End
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Instrumental, Chorus, Outro
Texture - Polyphonic, Thick
Tempo - Pretty Fast (165 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums
Dynamics - Louder Chorus, Quieter Verse
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The aggressive arrangement reflects the song's
message of disillusionment and betrayal.
Love Song - The Cure
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Instrumental, Verse 1, Chorus, Instrumental, Verse 1 Chorus
Texture - Polyphonic
Tempo - Relatively Moderate (80 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Organ, Lead Guitar
Dynamics - Usually Soft
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The soft, comforting music reflects the lyrics'
themes of devotion and enduring love.
Love Song - Adele
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 1, Chorus, Instrumental, Chorus,
Chorus, Outro
Texture - Polyphonic
Tempo - Slow (65 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Strings, Organ, Bass, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar
Dynamics - Variation between verses and choruses
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The understated, soulful arrangement mirrors the
lyrics' intimacy and sincerity in expressing love.
The King’s Affirmation - Iniko
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus Outro
Texture - Polyphonic, Thick
Tempo - Relatively Fast (120 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Synths, Bass, Bass Drum, Keyboard, Piano
Dynamics - Intense in chorus and shifts throughout the song.
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The powerful, layered music reflects the song’s
message of self-affirmation and resilience.
The King’s Affirmation - Iniko, Reul Williams
Structure - Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Instrumental, Bridge, Chorus, Outro
Texture - Polyphonic, Thick
Tempo - Relatively Fast (120 BPM)
Tonality - Minor
Timbre - Vocals, Strings, Bass, Synths, Drums, Bass, Keyboard
Dynamics - Lots of contrast throughout song
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How the Music Relates to the Lyrics - The bold orchestration mirrors the theme of self-
empowerment and affirmation, enhancing the lyrics' motivational message.
