noun Music Slang

Hook

/hʊk/ · noun · informal

The catchy, repeated part of a song — usually the chorus — that hooks you and gets stuck in your head.

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Definitions

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In collaborations, the part one artist sings or raps as the song's centerpiece while others handle verses.

“She got the hook, he took the verses.”
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2

Any short, catchy musical or lyrical phrase meant to grab attention quickly.

“He builds the whole track around one hook.”
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The most memorable, repeated section of a song, usually the chorus, designed to catch the listener's ear.

“The verses are fine but that hook is unforgettable.”
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Hook In A Sentence

That hook has been stuck in my head for three days straight
Whoever wrote that hook deserves a raise fr
Skip to 1:10 for the hook, that's the whole song

Origin & Usage

Music industry term for the catchy element that 'hooks' a listener, used across pop and hip-hop. Standard vocabulary in rap for the chorus section.

Variants ChorusCatchy HookEarworm
Tags #hip-hop#american#music#aave

People Also Ask

What is a 'hook' in a song?

It's the catchy, repeated part — usually the chorus — that grabs the listener and sticks in your head.

Is a hook the same as a chorus?

Often yes, but a hook can also be a short instrumental or vocal phrase that isn't the full chorus.

What does 'hook' mean in rap?

In rap the hook is the memorable, repeated chorus section between the verses.

Why is it called a hook?

Because it's meant to hook or catch the listener's attention and keep them coming back.

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