Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times” is written in 4/4 time with 60 beats per minute and the key signature is F Major (Styles et al. 2017). Sign of the Times follows a verse-chorus format. What is unique about this song, is the near minute long outro including dynamic instrumentals and vocals. Monophony is tied in at the beginning and end of the song through the use of the piano. The beginning of the song’s monophony sets the tone for the chord progression the listener will hear throughout the rest of the song. The monophony used at the end of the song ties together the musical ideas expressed in the song to effectively conclude it. The use of homophony from 0:16 to 0:48 demonstrates a vocal and instrumental build-up in the song. A lyrical melody
