slow build
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- tensionStretched or strained state
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
simmer · escalate · mounting · suspense · climax · accumulate · intensify · patience · layers · progression · smolder · brewing · rising · development · unfold · kindle · gather · swell
- game strategiesoffense, defense, counterattack, formation, positioning
- soccer tacticsformation, pressing, passing, counter-attack, counterattack
- fanfictionfanfiction, fan fiction, fic, fanfic, slash
pacing/tempo
slow buildfast start
Strong early performance
breakneck speed · sprint · instant gratification · whirlwind · blitz
structural approach
slow buildcold open
Pre-title sequence segment
in medias res · front-loaded · jump scare · instant gratification · hitting the ground running