Rhythm Code
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"Rhythm Code"[2] is the primary puzzle room theme in Kirby: Planet Robobot. It was composed by Jun Ishikawa.[1]
Composition[edit]
"Rhythm Code" is a techno piece in natural A minor and 4/4. It begins with a low synth melody with an even pulsation, split into two repeated phrases and ending with a rising dominant octave. Notably, there are no semitones within this melody or any of the following phrases. After its introduction, the melody repeats in a harsher bass electric guitar tone. When the synth returns, a second melody in the form of the inverted first is then introduced, alternating between natural A minor and E minor harmonies. In the background, a quiet yet dissonant piano D-sharp hints at the elevated leading tone the piece never had. This section repeats at a higher pitch with brighter instrumentation. The first section repeats with added harmonic support from the piano. The second section plays once more. After this, the track loops properly.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
In its game of origin, "Rhythm Code" serves as the main puzzle theme. As such, it plays in individual rooms in the following stages:
- Patched Plains - Stage 3
- Resolution Road - Stage 1
- Overload Ocean - Stage 4
- Overload Ocean - Stage 5
- Gigabyte Grounds - Stage 1
- Gigabyte Grounds - Stage 2
- Gigabyte Grounds - Stage 3
- Gigabyte Grounds - Stage 5
- Rhythm Route - Stage 2 (Smash Bros. room)
- Rhythm Route - Stage 3
- Rhythm Route - Stage 5
- Access Ark - Stage 2
- Access Ark - Stage 3
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | プログラリズム purogura rizumu |
Program Rhythm |
