: As contestants move up the money ladder, the music’s pitch increases by a semitone for each subsequent question, subtly heightening the listener's anxiety .

: Unlike traditional game show music that was catchy and upbeat, this score was designed to feel like a movie thriller . 💡 Key Facts Full Soundtrack | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Looping this specific cue for an hour serves several modern purposes:

: The main theme takes cues from the "Mars" movement of Gustav Holst’s The Planets . Why One-Hour Loops?