What musical ideas create feelings of excitement? | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

In a breakdown section, the number of layers...

• Decreases

• Increases

• Stays the same

In the build up section, the number of layers...

• Gradually decreases

• Gradually increases

• Suddenly increases

The 'drop' section in EDM is

• A reduction in layers, thinning the texture before the build up section.

• The climax of the song.

• Usually an 8 bar section after the build up.

What is automation?

• Automating any effect/volume/panning.

• Automating the panning on the track.

• Automating the volume of the track.

What is a snare build?

• A drum roll at the drop section.

• Gradual acceleration of snare hits towards the end of the build section.

• Removing the snare in the build up section.