Embed< back to the Recording Studio Dictionary

Beat drop (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /beet-drahp/

Also spelled or known as: Beat-drop

What does Beat drop mean?

A point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs.

Beat drop (also known as a “Drop”) is a point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. In a drop, the tension is built up and then released on the “drop”.

Beat Drop synonyms: Drop

Example sentence: “I was waiting for the beat drop.”

< back to the Recording Studio Dictionary