Break (music)
Instrumental or percussion section in a song / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Drum break" redirects here. For the automobile brake, see drum brake. For other uses, see Break (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Breakdown (music).
In popular music, a break is an instrumental or percussion section during a song derived from or related to stop-time – being a "break" from the main parts of the song or piece. A break is usually interpolated between sections of a song, to provide a sense of anticipation, signal the start of a new section, or create variety in the arrangement.