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Song Forms

Read the patterns that shape verses, refrains and musical turns.

Our listening stance

A song makes more sense in context

We connect what you hear to how a piece is shaped, played and shared. The aim is not to flatten different traditions into one Southern sound.

  1. The Answering Voice: How Call and Response Shapes a Song
  2. Fiddle or Banjo: Choosing a Lead for a Dance Tune
  3. From Parlour to Porch: Informal Music Making in the South

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