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Usually dynamics are eschewed altogether, using compression on the vocals, guitars, and bass to provide a consistent "loudness" to the music. The drums are used to emphasize accents and can also perform occasional build-ups by using dynamics; however, they often use different parts of the kit for accents rather than simply altered dynamics.
Drums are used much differently in rock than classical music. Rather than being used exclusively for dynamic build-ups or strong accents, the drums play on almost every beat. They serve as a time-keeper, sometimes doing so directly by ''riding'' the hi-hat or ride cymbals; other times through a repetitive pattern or ''groove''. The bass drum, snare, and crash cymbal are often used for accents, while the toms, hi-hat, and ride cymbal are used to keep time or embellish a groove. Usually the bass drum is used on the down beat, while the snare emphasizes the back beat.
Vocals are usually contained within a single octave or even smaller range of notes, with a focus on simple melodies that most people can easily sing. A wide timbre of vocals vocal style is emphasized, with some styles featuring screaming, processor-based distortion, or even pitchless singing (rap, spoken word).
== Harmony ==