Session players and many songwriters now use simple capital letters to define the structure and designate sections of a song.
Ironically, these terms have long since become antiquated. The terms “verse” and “chorus” are still used by current songwriters to describe the primary sections of a song. Billboard Magazine coined the term “Crossover” to describe a song that tops more than one chart.
In the New Millennium, songs are increasingly becoming a blend of one or more genres. In the Classical era, songs were often called “Art Songs.” Many different European cultures had their own versions of art songs: Russian (romancy), German (Lieder), Italian (canzoni), French (mélodies), Scandinavian (sånger), Portuguese (canções), Spanish (canciones). There are different kinds of songs falling in one or more genres: Irish folk, African storytelling, Christian hymns, Heavy Metal, Pop, Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, and many more. In Classical Rock (late 60s/early 70s), extended versions-usually marked by extended instrumental solos-sometimes ran the entire length of an album. Many songs now hover around the 4 minute range. In terms of recording, or radio airplay, a song lasts in the three-minute range, a standard that still remains relatively unchanged in the 21st century. Nearly all popular songs include the “Release,” or “C” section. In classical music, the “strophic” form was a repeat of verses or verse/chorus. Songs have structure, usually repeats of verses and choruses. Adding harmony and rhythm, songs become much more interesting. Sometimes a song is just a melody sung or a sequence played on a Reed flute, such as in prehistoric times. What is a song? Most people will say it’s a combination of melody and lyric.
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