Music Bash

Music Bashes, formerly referred to as Bouncing Notes, are creatures resembling musical notes, which are found in Music Park in Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. They are found towards the end of the track. They bounce in tune with the melody and, once they land, create waves that lift all racers on their section up a little; a trick can be performed when this happens. Anyone beneath Bouncing Notes when they land, however, will be flattened. Three ticks, similar to the sound of a metronome, can be heard before they land. Bouncing Notes notably bounce faster when the timer is reached, most commonly on the third lap.

In Mario Kart 8 and its port, smaller Bouncing Notes appear near the finish line as spectators of the race.

In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Music Bashes appear on the course Music Broadway now with their new name.