In music, 'strophic' indicates that one melody is repeated with every stanza, making it easy to remember. Many folk songs are strophic, making them catchy and easy to sing along to.
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Song Structure
'Strophic' can help identify the form of a song when discussing or analyzing music. The national anthem is a good example of a strophic song.
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Lyric Variations
Despite the same melody, in strophic songs, the lyrics change in each verse to tell a story or convey messages. Traditional ballads are often strophic, with lyrics that narrate a tale over several verses.