| 单词 | middle eight |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmiddle eight middle eight n. colloquial a short section, typically of eight bars, in the middle of a conventionally structured popular song or tune, usually of a different character from the other parts of it; the B section in a tune of the form A, A, B, A. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > piece of music > section of piece of music > [noun] > passage in pop music middle eight1935 1931 Rhythm Jan. 54/2 We are treated to a very stylish middle eight bars in the first chorus by the trombone.] 1935 Hot News Apr. 12/2 ‘Throwin' Stones’ opens up with piano immediately after the intro, the middle eight of the first chorus being taken by the band. 1966 Melody Maker 16 Apr. 8 Doesn't sound as though there's a middle eight. It's good, though not as good as some of their previous records. 1968 Listener 1 Feb. 157/3 Popular song has long been confined to an appalling eight-bar monotony. An eight-bar section, repeated; a ‘middle eight’ and the first eight again. 1987 Making Music Feb. 43/2 The two songs here show definite signs of intelligence, with introductions, catchy choruses, middle eights and all the other component parts that make up good popular songs. < as lemmas |
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