musical structure
nounUK /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər/
The way the parts of a piece of music are put together, like the order of its sections.
The song has a simple musical structure: verse, chorus, verse, chorus.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The pattern of sections such as verses and choruses in a song.
We learned about the musical structure of pop songs in class.
3. The way instruments and voices are combined in a piece.
The musical structure of the orchestra piece has strings, brass, and drums.
4. The overall plan or shape of a piece of music over time.
The composer drew the musical structure on the board before writing notes.