<P> `` Royals '' was described as an art pop and electropop song that incorporates elements of electronic music and grime style , and draws influences from alternative music , R&B and indie pop . Its instrumentation consists of finger snaps bass and percussion , and a `` strong and merciless '' hip hop beat as well as some electronic effects . Its low - fidelity production is enhanced by synthesizers and Pro Tools software . `` Royals '' minimalist instrumentation has been compared to Grimes , Animal Collective and James Blake . Its `` synth - heavy production '' was likened to that of Purity Ring and Noah `` 40 '' Shebib . </P>
<P> `` Royals '' was described as an art pop and electropop song that incorporates elements of electronic music and grime style , and draws influences from alternative music , R&B and indie pop . Its instrumentation consists of finger snaps bass and percussion , and a `` strong and merciless '' hip hop beat as well as some electronic effects . Its low - fidelity production is enhanced by synthesizers and Pro Tools software . `` Royals '' minimalist instrumentation has been compared to Grimes , Animal Collective and James Blake . Its `` synth - heavy production '' was likened to that of Purity Ring and Noah `` 40 '' Shebib . </P>
what instruments are played in royals by lorde
what instruments are played in royals by lorde
finger snaps bass percussion electronic effects synthesizers
finger snaps bass percussion electronic effects synthesizers