The music in a crime drama is conventionally loud and dramatic, with it's primary purpose being to build suspense. Suspenseful music tends to consist of high-pitched violins, creating a very eerie vibe. Other times a similar effect could be achieved by drums steadily beating louder, although this is more so building up towards an action scene then a dramatic reveal (such as a clue helping the audience and the police officers find out who committed the crime). Sometimes no music is used the most effectively as it creates a sense of realism, essential for anything that's a part of the drama genre, and it maximises how clearly the audience can hear the diegetic sound effects. The diegetic sound effects' volume being maximised adds to the drama and with some being louder than others it will emphasise their importance.
The dialogue is incredibly important to the plot, as it can be used to make the audience feel as if they're a part of the narrative and help them figure out who committed the crime by getting them on the same page as the main character(s). Dialogue is more commonly used to achieve this, rather than a voiceover as the narrative usually follows the protagonist and a sidekick.
Good overview
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