Rhyme Scheme
Related compositional concepts recap
| Music composition concept | Lyrical composition concept |
| Tension – resolution | Tension – resolution |
| Contrast – continuity | Contrast – continuity |
| Chords in a key | Words in a key |
| Contrasting harmonic rhythm | Contrasting rhyme schemes |
| Contrasting textures in different sections | Contrasting stress patterns |
| Hierarchy of notes in a phrase | Power position of line in a section |
| Never heard before note | New rhyme sound |
| Rhythmic density instruments | Rhythmic density lyrics |
| Contrasting sections – form | Contrast the line or phrase length and the number of lines in different sections. |
| Contrast melodic contours | Contrast category of information/detail |
| Melodic phrases will connect and suggest a key | Pacing – sections of 4-6 lines will usually have 1-2 topics |
| Different note attacks |
Different vocal note attacks – sibilants |
