Josh Gracin - Favorite State Of Mind (Chorus)

CHORUS - the second part of the verse song of the type "chorus - chorus." Unlike the song, the text of which is updated in each verse, P. is usually sung to the same text. As a rule, a choir follows a solo chorus. chorus; it is possible to perform a chorus and a chorus only by a choir or only by a soloist. However, the typical “solo-choir” relationship left its mark on P.'s structure itself - it is usually distinguished by a greater simplicity of melody, a greater rhythmicity. definition. Often, the predominance of the individualized, “personal” principle in the refrain and generalized in P. is often noted. Often the text of P. is an expression of a general idea, a slogan, an appeal, especially to revolution. and mass songs; in this case, melodies are characterized by declamatory features, it uses the intonations of cry, appeal. P. emphasizes the immutability of the text, turning it into the semantic center of the work. In manyP.'s cases are repeated that gives it special weight. The ratio of "chorus - chorus" is transferred to instr. music - a 2-part form arises, the 2nd part of which is often also repeated. P. as something unchanging, sustainable becomes a constantly recurring theme, refrain. As a result, a rondo or rhomboid form occurs, and in other cases - leitematism (see Keynote).