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Adaptive music

Have you ever noticed how music in some games or movies changes depending on what is happening? For example, when there is a scary scene, the music might become really tense and scary too!

That's called adaptive music. It means the music changes based on what is happening in the game or movie. The music can help create emotions and feelings that match what is happening on the screen.

So, if there is a happy scene with a lot of action, the music might be fast, upbeat, and exciting. But if there is a sad scene, the music would be slow and soft, to match the mood of the scene.

Adaptive music can make the game or movie feel even more alive and exciting. It is created by people called composers, who create different musical tracks for each scene based on what is happening.

So next time you watch a movie or play a game, listen carefully to the music and see if you can hear it changing with the different scenes!
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