In the context of EarSketch, what does an effect parameter influence?

In EarSketch, an effect parameter specifically influences the settings of various music effects that can be applied to sound clips. Effect parameters are adjustments that modify how an effect behaves or sounds, such as reverb, delay, or filters. For example, adjusting the level of reverb might change how echoey or spacious a sound feels within a track.

This focus on effect parameters allows users to customize and refine their audio to achieve the desired sound quality and artistic expression. By controlling these parameters, sometimes through coding, users can creatively express their musical ideas and manipulate the characteristics of their sounds more effectively.

The other options like the duration of sound effects, overall track structure, and tempo of the music play important roles in music production but do not relate specifically to the adjustable elements of effects applied within EarSketch.