Music is a key component of both singles and pairs programs as well as ice dance. For singles and pairs, the music helps convey the overall feel of the program, and for ice dance it sets the tone for the style and tempo of the dance. When competing, skaters may choose the music to which they wish to skate. The only caveat here is for pattern dance: each pattern dance has a specific beats per minute that must be adhered to, so while the skater may choose their music, it must fit the required beats per minute. Note that those testing pattern dances on the standard track may not choose their music: they must use one of the six pieces of music provided by U.S. Figure Skating for each dance.