Lead (music)
In music, the lead denotes the main melodic part of a title. Especially in pop music , the lead sound appears as part of the refrain and thus characterizes a piece of music.
function
As part of the chorus, the lead sound takes over the execution of the main melody or supports the chorus polyphonically in song-heavy tracks . The lead thus individualizes the respective piece of music.
Lead types
The lead can vary depending on the genre of music. In the field of electronic dance music , the lead is often a legato- based synthesizer sound . The lead instrument of an ensemble is the one that plays the main theme of the piece. Pieces with vocals often contain the lead vocal , which is the only one that stands out from the superimposed vocal elements or performs the chorus.