Materi Self Introduction SMA Kelas 10

 

“Motivation Through Songs”

Learning Objectives

·         Students are able to comprehend the topics and contents of song lyrics.

·         Students are able to sing and pronounce song lyrics correctly.

·         Students are able to identify the social function and structure of a song.

·         Students are able to identify the use of figurative languages in song lyrics.

·         Students are able to use figurative languages correctly in daily conversations and writings.

·         Students are able to identify the messages implied in song lyrics.

 

Definition

Music is sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant of exciting to listen to, while song is short piece of music, usually with words that you sing.

Song is a form of complete music, from start to end. Usually songs have lyrics being sung in them. The words that you sing in a song are called lyrics.

There are many genres in music. These are a few of them :

·         Classical         : song in which traditional music plays the main role.

·         Pop                 : Modern or contemporary song lyrics and upbeat music for young people: popular music

·         Rock               : Songs with heavy topics, with instruments such as drums, electric guitars, and bass.

·         Hip hop          : Songs that use lyrics in offbeat manner but with solid rhythm.

·         Love                ; Songs with lyrics that are usually about love.

 

Social Function /Purpose/ Tujuan Lagu

 

There are many social functions of a song, they are:

·        To inspire the listener

·        To express the feeling of the songwriters

·        To share feeling with others

·        To teach a lesson to the listeners

·        To criticize environment or a condition

·        To amuse or entertain the listener

 

 

Themes of Songs/Tema Lagu

 

As we know that song lyrics are part of message of music. Lyrics often have common themes. Many songs are about romantic relationships, and some are about conditions in the world. Some songs are serious, some are silly. Therefore, each song has its own theme.

 

There are some themes of songs, as the followings;

a.      Love

b.      Friendship

c.      Family

d.      Religious

e.      Environment

f.       Life

 

Language Features of Songs/ Ciri kebahasaan

 

   Song atau lagu juga punya ciri kebahasaan,, berikut ciri kebahasaan dari song.

 

·        Imagery. Imagery describes about feelings and emotions. 

Sebuah lagu biasanya berusaha menggambarkan perasaan yang dirasakan si penulis. 

 

 

·        Rhythm. Ritme disini digunakan untuk menciptakan mood.

Misalnya, apabila kita sedang bersedih dan mendengarkan lagu dengan ritme slow, maka kita akan terbawa suasana dengan lagu tersebut. So, rhythm creates mood!

·        Figures of speech (Bahasa Kiasan)

 

1.    Metaphor, comparing two things that are not alike to suggest that they actually have something in common. 

 

.e.g. He is the black sheep of the family (orang yang selalu disalahkan)       

        Her hair was silk 

 

2.    Simile, compares two things using “like” or “as’’. 

 

e.g.  My love is like a red rose.

        He is as brave as a lion.

 

3.    Hyperbole, a dramatic language. Big exaggeration, usually with humor. 

e.g. That math homework took me 8 million years to finish

       She is starving.  (very hungry).  

 

4.    Personification, an object appear like a person.

 

e.g.  The wind whisper

                  The snowflakes danced in the wind (Kepingan salju menari tertiup angin)

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5.    Allititration, the repetation of the same beginning sound in a series of words. 

Perulangan bunyi suara yang terdapat di awal setiap kata. 

e.g. “Peter Parker pick a pack of pants punctually”

 

6.    Rhyme , is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, most often at the end of lines in a song or poem.

 

The Rhyme scheme : AB-AB, AA-BB, AB-BB

 

7.    Onomatopoeia imitates sounds with the use of words.

The drum went bang

Ain’t about the (uh) ch-ch-ching ch-ching

Ain’t about the (yeah) bl-bling- bl-bling

 

8.    Repetition refers to the repeating of words, phrases, lines, or stanzas.

It’s not about the money, money, money.

 

The examples of the use of the figures of speech are in the song of “Count on Me” by: Bruno Mars

 

Hyperbole,

I'll sail the world to find you

(Aku akan mengarungi dunia untuk menemukanmu)

 

Metaphor

I'll be the light to guide you

(Aku akan menjadi cahaya untuk membimbingmu)

 

Simile

You can count on me like one two three

(Anda dapat mengandalkan saya seperti satu dua tiga)

 

Structures of Songs/Struktur Lagu :

 

General Structure of the song are : Intro – Verse 1 – Chorus – Verse 2 – Chorus – Bridge – Chorus – Outro.

  

·        Intro, yaitu bagian awal lagu, biasanya belum terdengar suara penyanyi (hanya instrumennya saja)

 

·         Verse,atau bait. Verse is the main part of a song. It is the longer sentences. It functions to give listeners more insight leading to the main message of the song.

 

·         Chorus,  Chorus is a part of the song that is repeated after verse. It is the part of a song that often sticks to mind of a a listener because it contrasts with the verse.

 

·        Bridge,  Bridge is a secondary verse which is different from the primary one. It  usually appears once or twice in a song. It should offer a reason why the final chorus needs to be repeated.

 

·        Coda, penutup lagu.

 

 

 The Examples of The Song Lyric.

 

Count on Me                                                        By : Bruno Mars
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea, (Jika Anda pernah terjebak di tengah laut,) I'll sail the world to find you (Aku akan mengarungi dunia untuk menemukanmu) If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see, (Jika Anda pernah menemukan diri Anda tersesat dalam kegelapan dan Anda tidak dapat melihat) I'll be the light to guide you (Aku akan menjadi cahaya untuk membimbingmu) Find out what we're made of (Cari tahu terbuat dari apa kami) When we are called to help our friends in need                                        (Saat kita dipanggil untuk membantu teman kita yang membutuhkan)	Verse 1
You can count on me like one two three (Anda dapat mengandalkan saya seperti satu dua tiga) I'll be there And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two You'll be there 'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah Whoa, whoa Oh, oh Yeah, yeah	Chorus
If you tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep I'll sing a song Beside you And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me Everyday I will remind you Ooh Find out what we're made of When we are called to help our friends in need	Verse 2
You can count on me like one two three I'll be there And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two You'll be there 'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah Oh, oh Yeah, yeah	Chorus
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry I'll never let go Never say goodbye You know you can	Bridge
Count on me like one two three I'll be there And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two And you'll be there 'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah Oh, oh You can count on me 'cause I can count on you	Chorus