The score to The Lost World takes on a very different tone from that of Jurassic Park. The first film balances tense action scoring and horror elements with a sense of wonderment and awe, but the sequel is mostly devoid of the latter. Williams elected to play up the film's jungle setting with a variety of percussion instruments (including congas, bongos, "jungle drums", gourds, log drums, and tabla).
The musical style of "The Lost World" is distinct from that of "Jurassic Park," with Williams using percussion instruments like congas, bongos, and tabla to create a more immersive jungle soundscape.