tempo change before the chorus

/ˈtɛmpoʊ tʃeɪndʒ bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈkɔːrəs/

noun phrase

  1. A deliberate shift in the speed of a song (speeding up or slowing down) just before its chorus, often used to build energy or make the chorus feel more striking.

    B1

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    • "The song has a tempo change before the chorus."A2
    • "The song speeds up just before the chorus."A2
    • "A tempo change before the chorus can make the chorus feel more exciting."B1
    • "The producer used a subtle tempo change before the chorus to heighten the emotional lift."C1