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Quick question about loops and songs

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I'm wondering what separates a loop from a song? I find myself struggling when it comes to figuring out if my music is a loop or a song every time I'm releasing something new lol


Is it a matter of how it's made? Or is it more about the structure?


Knowing the difference would help a ton when it comes to labeling my music correctly, I appreciate any help you guys can give :)


Charl

Response to Quick question about loops and songs 2023-07-31 05:31:37


From what I know, loop is basically recurring, short sound (around 30 sec, but may be more), and anything else is considered a song.


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Response to Quick question about loops and songs 2023-07-31 12:01:00


I'm not entirely sure, but generally you can say "it's a loop" as long as it's able to loop smoothly. Often video game soundtracks are loops, but they don't have to be short, they just have to loop.


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Response to Quick question about loops and songs 2023-07-31 21:54:49


I'm pretty sure 'loops' on newgrounds automatically repeat in the player when the song is over. So most of the time if my track ends on its own I set it as 'song.'


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