Sample (from "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins)

In "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, the term "Sample" refers to a portion of sound or music taken from another recording and reused in a new piece. It’s like borrowing a fragment of a previous song—such as a drum beat or melody—and incorporating it into a new song to create a certain atmosphere or effect. This technique is common in music production, allowing artists to build on existing sounds, add depth, or evoke specific emotions, while often blending the sampled part seamlessly into their own composition.