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The Truck Driver's Gear Change is a [[Modulation]] near the end of a song, shifting upwards by some relatively small pitch increment—usually by one semitone (half-step) or whole tone (whole step), but occasionally by other intervals. It is so widespread in popular music that the term "[[Modulation]]" is sometimes considered synonymous with it, despite technically having a broader meaning. It typically occurs after a chorus or as part of a bridge, and is followed by a repeat of the chorus and often a [[Fade Out]].
The term "Truck Driver's Gear Change" was apparently coined by [
The '''Truck Driver's Gear Change''' is most often associated with [[Power Ballad|uplifting ballads]].
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