"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 with some additional instrumentation. 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]

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