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Drop (noun)

Type: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /drahp/

Related: Dropped

What does Drop mean?

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

2. A release or to release.

Drop (also known as a “beat 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”. A drop can also be release or to release music.

Drop synonyms (1): Beat drop

Drop synonyms (2): Release, Launch

Example sentence: “The class went crazy after the drop.”

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