Ngā Toi

puringa

hook (catchy musical phrase)

tūingoa

WHAKAMĀRAMA

He rerenga rangi rōreka, he ūngeri rānei, ka pūruatia i roto i tētahi titonga puoro, ā, ka noho ki te pūmahara o te kaiwhakarongo. He nui te rangona o te puringa i ngā titonga arotini o ēnei rā.

A melodic phrase or rhythm which is repeated in a musical composition, and is memorable for the listener. Hooks are a common device in contemporary pop compositions.

Tauira KŌrero

Ko tā te puringa he hopu i te taringa o te kaiwhakarongo.

He tino puringa te ūngeri o te titonga.

Ki ōu taringa, ko tēhea wāhanga o te waiata te puringa?

Takenga Mai

puri - hold on to, keep in the memory

Tauira KŌrero

Ko tā te puringa he hopu i te taringa o te kaiwhakarongo.

He tino puringa te ūngeri o te titonga.

Ki ōu taringa, ko tēhea wāhanga o te waiata te puringa?