Synth Patterns

Repeating melodic or rhythmic figures played by synthesizers.

Arpeggiation

Notes of chords played in sequence as part of the synth patterns.

Repetitive Structure

Musical figures that repeat continuously or frequently.

Repeating melodic or rhythmic figures played by synthesizers, frequently arpeggiated.


Sustained Pads

Long-held synthetic or orchestral chords and textures.

Deep Drones

Very low-frequency, sustained tones or textures.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained sounds, pads, and drones to create a sense of space and mood.

Shared use of sustained sounds, pads, and drones creating atmospheric textures.


Strong Rhythmic Foundation

Music built upon a clear and consistent rhythmic pulse.

Prominent Percussion and Drums

Reliance on drums and percussion instruments to establish and maintain the beat.

Driving Beat

Music featuring a propulsive and often danceable rhythmic feel.

Music where rhythm and beat are the primary organizing and driving force.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synthetic or processed sounds creating a background texture.

Ambient Textures

Focus on soundscape and mood over strong rhythm or melody.

Reverb/Space

Use of effects to create a sense of depth and spaciousness.

Atmospheric soundscapes, evolving textures, sense of space


Recorded Audio

Sound captured via recording, not live.

Audio Fragmentation

Sound presented in short, distinct segments.

Source Diversity

Originating from a wide range of musical and non-musical contexts.

Short recorded audio segments from highly varied sources.


Orchestral Drama

Orchestral instrumentation, prominent strings, dramatic or epic mood.

Pitched Audio

Contains sounds with discernible pitch.


Prominent Bassline

Strong, often groovy or funky basslines driving the rhythm or melody.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating atmospheric or ambient textures.

Electronic music production, prominent basslines, synthesizer sounds, rhythmic and atmospheric elements.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sound sources.

Synthesized Basslines

Prominent bass parts generated by synthesizers, often providing rhythmic drive.

Drum Machine Rhythms

Percussion patterns created using electronic drum machines.

Repetitive Structure

Musical ideas built around looping patterns and phrases.

Electronic music production featuring synthesized sounds, drum machine rhythms, and repetitive structures.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synth chords or textures creating atmosphere.

Arpeggiated Synth Melody

A melodic line played by rapidly cycling through notes of a chord using a synthesizer arpeggiator.

Driving Electronic Beat

Repetitive, often four-on-the-floor rhythm suitable for dancing, produced electronically.

Driving electronic music featuring prominent arpeggiated synthesizer melodies, synth pads, and electronic beats.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of distorted electric guitars, often playing power chords or riffs.

Driving Drums

Energetic and consistent drum beats providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Energetic Male Vocals

Intense or shouted male vocals.

Fast Tempo

Generally fast to medium-fast musical pace.

High-energy, guitar-driven music with distorted guitars, driving drums, and energetic male vocals.


Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic synthesis for melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements.

Processed Audio

Application of audio effects like filtering, reverb, and delay to shape sounds.

Abstract Percussion

Rhythmic elements derived from non-traditional or heavily processed sources.

Focus on sound design through synthesis and processing to create unique textures and timbres.


Sustained Tonal Content

Sounds with a discernible pitch that are held or prolonged for a duration.

Sustained Textural Content

Sounds without a clear discernible pitch that are held or prolonged, creating atmosphere or background.

Presence of sounds held for a duration, providing continuous tonal or textural content.


Minor or Modal Harmony

Harmonic content frequently utilizes minor scales, modes, or ambiguous tonality, avoiding bright major keys.

Serious or Atmospheric Mood

Music conveys a mood that is serious, melancholic, dramatic, or atmospheric, resulting from harmonic choices.

Consistent use of minor, modal, or ambiguous harmony creating a serious, melancholic, dramatic, or atmospheric mood.


Repeating Musical Phrases

Short melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic figures that are repeated within a musical segment.

Distinct Musical Ideas

Each segment features a clearly defined and recognizable musical theme or pattern.

Music built upon the repetition of distinct melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic patterns.


Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesizers to create pads, evolving sounds, and atmospheric layers.

Electronic Rhythmic Foundation

Rhythmic patterns generated or processed electronically, providing drive or groove.

Atmospheric Production

Production techniques focused on creating expansive or specific moods through sound design and effects.

Musical pieces characterized by significant use of electronic production, synthesizers for texture and rhythm, and atmospheric sound design.


Repetitive Instrumental Pattern

A repeating rhythmic or melodic instrumental sequence.

Instrumental Riff or Hook

A short, distinctive instrumental phrase.

Prominent Instrumental Melody

A clear, foregrounded melodic line played by an instrument.

Sustained Instrumental Sound

A held or slowly evolving instrumental note or texture.

Distinct, foregrounded instrumental sound or pattern serving as a core musical element.


Prominent Guitar

Guitar is the primary or a leading instrument.

Acoustic Guitar

Features acoustic guitar sounds.

Electric Guitar

Features electric guitar sounds.

Varied Guitar Techniques

Includes different playing styles like strumming, fingerpicking, and arpeggios.

Music centered around the guitar, featuring various types and playing techniques.


Resonant Synth Bass

Low-frequency sound with strong resonance, characteristic of a synthesizer bass.

Filtered Low End

Low-frequency sound exhibiting filter modulation or sweeps.

Processed Bass

Low-frequency sound treated with effects like distortion or saturation.

Prominent, resonant, often filtered or processed low-frequency sound, typically from a synth bass.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique

Strumming

Guitar playing technique

Vocals

Human singing present


Atmospheric Synthesizers

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating a spacious, ambient, or textural atmosphere.

Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines.

Varied Rhythms

Presence of diverse and distinct rhythmic patterns across different musical styles.

Music featuring atmospheric electronic textures.


Acoustic Guitar Strumming

Rhythmic acoustic guitar playing, often with a distinct strumming pattern.

Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, providing rhythm or melodic lines.

Bass and Drum Foundation

Standard rhythm section providing the harmonic and rhythmic base.

Melodic Singing

Sung vocals with clear melodies.

Latin Rhythmic Feel

Rhythmic patterns and grooves influenced by Latin music genres.

Blend of pop/rock instrumentation and structure with Latin rhythmic and guitar elements.


Electronic Drums

Use of programmed or sampled electronic percussion providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Lead/Melody

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic lines, leads, or arpeggiated patterns.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, energetic beat suitable for dancing or high-energy activity.

Electronic music production featuring prominent synthesizers and driving electronic rhythms, often with repeating melodic or arpeggiated synth patterns.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars, often with distortion.

Drums

Standard rock drum kit and rhythmic patterns.

Bass Guitar

Underpinning bass lines providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Rock Genre

Overall musical style consistent with rock or alternative rock.

Vocals

Presence of sung vocals in a typical rock style in some instances.

Instrumentation typical of rock music including electric guitar, bass, and drums, often with distortion.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and digital effects.

DJ Scratching

Turntablism technique involving rhythmic manipulation of audio via vinyl or digital equivalent.

Electronic Beats

Rhythmic foundation created using electronic drum sounds or samples.

Electronic Noise/Drone

Sustained or modulated electronic tones or noise textures.

Electronic music characterized by rhythmic structures and prominent use of DJ scratching.


Acoustic Guitar

Music primarily performed on an acoustic guitar.

String Instrument

Music featuring a string instrument as the main component.

Music centered around the acoustic guitar, showcasing various playing techniques.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio on a turntable.

Sampled Audio

Incorporation of diverse pre-recorded musical and vocal snippets.

Sound Processing

Use of audio filtering, noise, and other sound manipulation techniques.

Juxtaposition of disparate audio sources and genres using techniques like sampling, scratching, and sound processing.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of instruments commonly found in an orchestra, such as strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Cinematic/Dramatic Style

Music composed with a dramatic, epic, or film-score-like quality.

Melodic Focus

Presence of prominent and often memorable melodic lines.

Music featuring orchestral instrumentation, frequently composed in a dramatic or epic style.


Sustained High Tone

Continuous, high-frequency sound.

Guitar Feedback

Sustained, often distorted or feedback-like guitar sound.

Drone

Continuous or repeating musical note or chord.

Sustained, often high-pitched or dissonant, tones.


Sustained Wind Instruments

Long-held notes from wind instruments or synthesized sounds imitating them.

Brass Textures

Sounds characteristic of brass instruments, including sustained tones and glissandi.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained sounds to create an atmospheric or background texture.

Consistent presence of sustained wind instrument sounds, primarily brass or brass-like textures, often functioning as atmospheric pads.


Sharp Attack

Musical sounds characterized by a distinct and rapid onset.

Quick Decay

Musical sounds that fade out relatively fast after their peak.

Temporal Patterns

Organization of sounds into specific sequences or rhythms.

Musical elements primarily defined by their initial attack and relatively short decay, organized rhythmically.


Sustained Tones & Pads

Long, sustained notes or chords, often from synthesizers or drones, creating a continuous sonic background.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, typically playing melodic lines or gentle chords with a clean sound.

Chanting/Spiritual Vocals

Vocal elements consisting of chanting or sustained vocal sounds, often with a meditative or spiritual quality.

Ambient/Atmospheric Texture

Overall sound quality characterized by spaciousness, lack of strong percussive drive, and focus on mood rather than distinct rhythmic or melodic hooks.

Music featuring sustained tones, atmospheric textures, and elements like acoustic guitar or chanting, suitable for relaxation or meditation.


Acoustic Guitar

Features acoustic guitar as a primary or prominent instrument.

Electronic Production

Features synthesized sounds, drum machines, and programmed rhythms.

Melodic Focus

Music is centered around distinct melodic lines, instrumental or vocal.

Vocal Performance

Features sung vocals.

Mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation


Brass Instrumentation

Prominent use of brass instruments such as trumpets, trombones, or tubas.

Brass-like Sounds

Electronic synthesis or samples designed to emulate the timbre of brass instruments.

Wind Instruments

Inclusion of wind instruments, with brass being the most frequently featured type.

Pervasive presence of brass instruments or brass-like sounds.


Breakbeat Rhythm

Syncopated, often complex and sampled drum patterns.

Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and digital audio processing.

Audio Sampling

Incorporation of pre-recorded audio snippets, including drums, vocals, or other sounds.

Driving Tempo

Generally moderate to fast pace, creating an energetic feel.

Electronic music production featuring prominent breakbeat rhythms and audio sampling.


Sustained Synthesizers

Use of long-held or slowly evolving synthesized sounds like pads or drones.

Acoustic Resonance

Prominent presence of resonant acoustic instrument sounds, such as plucked strings or sustained guitar chords.

Atmospheric Sound Design

Music focused on creating mood and texture through sustained, often evolving, sonic elements.

Music featuring prominent sustained or resonant sounds, contributing to atmospheric or textural qualities.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion for rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of electronic keyboards for melodies, basslines, or pads.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built upon looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Music Production

Overall sound characterized by electronic instrumentation and production techniques.

Electronic music featuring synthesized sounds and repetitive rhythms.


Drone

Continuous, unchanging tone or note held throughout.

Sustained Pad/Chord

Held chord or complex sustained sound providing a harmonic base.

Use of sustained tones, chords, or pads to create a continuous harmonic base.


Electronic Drumming

Use of drum machines or electronic drum sounds for the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, or textures.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic or melodic patterns.

Driving Rhythm

A strong, propulsive beat that pushes the music forward.

Music characterized by prominent electronic drums, synthesizers, and repetitive, driving rhythms.


Prominent Bassline

Bass instrument is a central, loud, and driving element.

Varied Bass Instrumentation

Features electric, acoustic, and synthesized bass sounds.

Rhythmic and Melodic Bass

Bass provides strong rhythmic foundation and occasionally melodic hooks.

Music characterized by a central, dynamic, and often rhythmic bassline utilizing various bass types.


Electronic Production

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often central, low-frequency melodic or rhythmic element.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on beat and rhythmic patterns, often with electronic drums.

Synth Sounds

Use of synthesized pads, leads, or other textures.

Electronic music production featuring prominent basslines and rhythmic structures.


Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Driving, repeating drum beats or percussive loops.

Repeating Musical Motifs

Short, repeating melodic or harmonic phrases (riffs, basslines, synth loops, piano patterns).

Sustained Repetitive Textures

Repeating or sustained pads, drones, or atmospheric textures.

Music characterized by prominent use of repeating rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, or textural patterns


String Resonance

Notes and chords played on string instruments, primarily guitars, are allowed to ring out naturally.

Electronic Sustain

Synthesized sounds or effects are used to create held or prolonged tones.

Sustained Textures

Non-melodic or atmospheric background sounds are held to create a continuous texture.

Sounds are allowed to ring out or are electronically sustained across various instruments and textures.


Rhythmic Structure

Music built upon a clear, underlying rhythmic framework.

Percussive Emphasis

Prominent use of percussive sounds or rhythmic noise elements.

Varied Rhythmic Expression

Rhythmic patterns and sounds are expressed through diverse means (e.g., drums, scratching, vocal rhythm, electronic loops).

Strong, often percussive, rhythmic foundation expressed through diverse musical styles and sounds.


Bowed Strings

Presence of instruments like violin, viola, cello, or double bass.

Sustained Tones

Long, held notes, often played by string instruments or synthesized equivalents.

Melodic Content

Presence of distinct melodic phrases, frequently carried by string instruments or vocals.

Music featuring bowed string instruments such as violin, viola, or cello as a prominent element.


Siren Sounds

Distinctive rising and falling pitch, typical of emergency vehicle sirens.

Bell/Chime Sounds

Resonant metallic sounds, like bells or chimes, often used for signals or time.

Electronic Alert Sounds

Synthesized or electronic tones used for warnings or signals.

Sounds related to alerts, warnings, and signals.


Studio Production

Audio exhibits characteristics of professional studio recording and mixing.

Rhythmic Structure

Contains a discernible pulse and organized rhythmic patterns.

Melodic/Harmonic Content

Features discernible melodic lines or harmonic progressions.

Professionally produced audio tracks containing structured rhythm and melodic/harmonic elements.


Electronic Music Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and digital audio workstations.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic lines, pads, textures, and basslines.

Electronic Beats

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Music produced electronically, characterized by synthesizers and electronic rhythms.


Wind Instruments

Use of instruments such as flutes, clarinets, and saxophones.

Prominent Melody

Wind instruments often carry the main melodic line.

Genre Diversity

Musical styles vary across clips.

Prominent wind instruments, often playing melodies, across varied musical styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, often steel-string.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers.

Folk Music

Genre characterized by acoustic instrumentation.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar, often played with fingerpicking.


Electronic Genre

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

Heavy reliance on synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements.

Steady Electronic Rhythm

Consistent rhythmic pulse often characterized by a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Arpeggiated Patterns

Repetitive melodic or harmonic sequences played as broken chords, often by synths.

Synth Basslines

Bass parts generated by synthesizers, providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers and a steady beat.


Synthesizer Textures

Prominent use of synthesized sounds including pads, leads, and basslines.

Electronic Rhythms

Use of programmed drums and electronic percussion patterns.

Cinematic/Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, tension, or an epic scale.

Orchestral/Acoustic Elements

Inclusion of acoustic or orchestral sounds such as strings, brass, or guitar, often blended with electronic elements.

Combination of electronic production, synthesizers, and electronic rhythms with a cinematic or dramatic mood, frequently incorporating orchestral or acoustic elements.


Driving Electronic Groove

Repetitive electronic rhythm section with prominent bass and synth elements.

Expressive Brass Melodies

Solo or featured brass instrument playing melodic or sustained lines with significant vibrato.

Melancholic String Ensemble

String section playing slow, sustained, often melancholic harmonic or melodic material.

Juxtaposition of melancholic string ensemble, expressive brass melodies, and driving electronic rhythms.


Audio Processing

Application of mixing, effects, and mastering techniques.

Stereo Production

Audio is mixed and presented in a stereo format.

Studio Recording

Recording made in a controlled acoustic environment.

Finished Track

Audio presented as a completed musical recording.

Produced audio recordings, mixed in stereo, presented as finished musical tracks.


Electronic Music Production

Music primarily created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Prominent use of synthesizers playing arpeggiated patterns.

Driving Rhythmic Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic foundation.

Electronic music characterized by arpeggiated synthesizers and a driving beat


Low Frequency Content

Presence of significant energy in the low-frequency range, often from bass instruments, drums, or sustained tones.

Consistent presence of low-frequency audio content across diverse musical styles.


Latin Rhythms

Syncopated rhythmic patterns characteristic of Latin American music.

Latin Percussion

Prominent use of percussion instruments like congas, timbales, guiro, etc.

Brass Section

Inclusion of trumpets and/or trombones.

Spanish Vocals

Singing in the Spanish language.

Music characterized by syncopated Latin rhythms, prominent percussion, brass instrumentation, and often Spanish vocals.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or sampled, forming the primary rhythmic backbone.

Synthesizers

Electronic musical instruments producing a variety of sounds, often used for melodies, basslines, or pads.

Driving Rhythm

A consistent, often repetitive beat that creates a sense of forward motion and energy.

Music featuring electronic drums and synthesizers with a driving rhythmic feel.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Usage

Prominent use of synthesized tones for melodies, pads, and bass.

Driving Rhythms

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor, rhythmic patterns providing forward momentum.

Atmospheric Textures

Sustained or evolving synth pads creating an ambient or atmospheric background.

Electronic music production, heavy synthesizer use, often featuring driving rhythmic structures.


Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer textures providing harmonic backing.

Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine rhythms providing the percussive foundation.

Synth Melodies/Arpeggios

Distinct melodic lines or patterned sequences played on synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic music production characterized by prominent synthesizers, including pads, melodies, and arpeggios, supported by programmed electronic drums.


Driving Rhythm

Propulsive, consistent beat often featuring prominent kick drum.

Synth Bass

Electronic bass lines, frequently repetitive or arpeggiated.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating loops, riffs, or patterns.

Synthesizer Use

Primary use of synthesizers for various musical elements (bass, leads, pads).

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic methods and instruments.

Driving, repetitive electronic music characterized by synth bass and consistent rhythms.


Latin Rhythms

Syncopated, danceable rhythmic patterns characteristic of Latin music genres.

Brass Section

Prominent use of trumpets and/or trombones.

Latin Percussion

Inclusion of instruments like congas, timbales, or guiro.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally fast or medium-fast pace suitable for dancing.

Music featuring Latin rhythms, brass, and percussion, typical of dance genres like Salsa or Merengue.


Reverberation

Application of reverb effect to instruments and sounds, creating a sense of space and atmosphere.

Consistent use of reverberation effect across diverse musical styles.


Heavy Rock/Metal

Music featuring distorted electric guitars, prominent drums, and aggressive vocals.

Large Bells

Resonant, percussive sounds produced by large metallic bells, similar to church bells.

Alternation between heavy rock/metal music and resonant large bell sounds.


Instrumental Music

Music composed solely of instruments, lacking vocals.

Clean Timbres

Use of clear, undistorted instrumental sounds, both acoustic and electronic.

Melodic/Harmonic Focus

Emphasis on discernible melodic lines or clear harmonic structures.

Distinct instrumental parts, clean timbres, melody/harmony emphasis


Electronic Dance Rhythm

Driving electronic rhythm with melodic and bass synth elements.

Ambient Synth Pad

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer textures.

High-Frequency Electronic Noise

Sustained, high-pitched electronic noise or feedback.

Synthesized Sound

Audio generated or processed electronically.

Audio generated or processed using electronic means, featuring synthesized sounds and textures.


Latin Rhythms

Characteristic rhythmic patterns found in Salsa, Mambo, and related genres, often featuring syncopation and specific percussion grooves.

Latin Percussion

Prominent use of percussion instruments like congas, timbales, and shakers, or electronic sounds mimicking them.

Brass Instrumentation

Inclusion of brass instruments (trumpets, trombones) for melodic lines, rhythmic figures, or harmonic support, either live or synthesized/sampled.

Danceable Tempo

Generally upbeat tempos suitable for dancing, common in many Latin music styles.

Music featuring characteristic Latin rhythms, percussion, and often brass instrumentation, spanning traditional and modern styles.


Electronic Music

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic production techniques.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines created using electronic synthesizers.

Dance Rhythm

Consistent, driving rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing, often featuring a strong kick drum.

Electronic dance music featuring synthesized bass and driving rhythms.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments including trumpets, trombones, and tubas.

Balkan/Eastern European Folk Style

Melodic phrasing, scales, and rhythmic feel characteristic of traditional music from the Balkan region and Eastern Europe.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on strong, often ornamented, melodic lines played by lead instruments.

Brass instrumentation combined with melodic and rhythmic elements characteristic of Balkan and Eastern European folk music.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping or highly repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Synthesized Sounds

Extensive use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Driving Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic foundation.

Noise and Glitch Effects

Incorporation of distorted, noisy, or glitchy sounds as rhythmic or textural elements.

Electronic music featuring repetitive, driving rhythmic patterns, synthesized sounds, and occasional noise/glitch effects.


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent use of electric guitars with heavy distortion effects.

Driving Drum Rhythms

Energetic and consistent drum patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Rock Music Characteristics

Musical characteristics common to rock, punk, and alternative styles.

Energetic Feel

High energy level and often loud dynamics.

Music characterized by distorted electric guitars, driving drum rhythms, and an energetic feel, typical of rock subgenres.


Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a discernible beat or pulse providing a temporal framework.

Harmonic/Melodic Content

Presence of organized pitched sounds forming harmonies and/or melodies.

Produced Audio

Audio exhibits characteristics of finished musical production.

Musical pieces featuring rhythmic pulse and harmonic/melodic elements with production characteristics


Reed Wind Instruments

Prominent use of wind instruments with a reedy timbre, such as clarinets, oboes, or bagpipes.

Melodic Focus

A wind instrument often carries the main melodic line.

Expressive Phrasing

Melodies feature techniques like vibrato, portamento, and note bending.

Folk/Traditional Influence

Musical styles draw from various global folk and traditional music traditions.

Prominent melodies played on reed wind instruments, characterized by expressive techniques and influences from various folk traditions.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Guitar played using fingerpicking technique rather than a pick.

Clean Acoustic Tone

Guitar sound is generally clean with minimal distortion or heavy effects.

Acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking technique.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthetic harmonic layers.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and techniques.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Rapid sequences of notes played by synths.

Uplifting Electronic Style

Energetic electronic music with prominent synth melodies and pads.

Synthesizer-driven electronic music featuring sustained pads and evolving textures.


Driving Electronic Beat

Consistent 4/4 rhythm with prominent kick drum.

Synth Bass

Synthesized bassline providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Electronic Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers and electronic drums.

Electronic Dance Music

Genre characteristics including repetitive structure, driving rhythm, and electronic sounds.

Electronic dance music style, driving rhythm, synth instrumentation.


Accordion/Bandoneon

Prominent use of accordion or bandoneon as the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Tango Style

Musical style characterized by specific rhythms, melodic phrasing, and typical instrumentation strongly resembling Tango.

Melancholic/Dramatic Tone

Melodies and harmonies often convey a sense of melancholy, drama, or passion.

Music featuring accordion/bandoneon, characteristic tango rhythms, and often melancholic or dramatic melodies.


Reverb

Application of artificial reverberation to create a sense of space, depth, or atmosphere.

Consistent application of reverb across various instruments and genres, creating spatial depth.


Acoustic Guitar

Features acoustic guitar playing in various styles including strumming, fingerpicking, arpeggios, and sustained notes.

Electric Guitar

Features electric guitar playing in various styles including distorted riffs, clean chords, and sustained notes.

Guitar Focus

Guitar is the primary or sole instrument featured.

Guitar is the primary instrument featured


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Guitar playing often utilizes fingerpicking techniques.

Strummed Guitar

Guitar playing includes strummed chords.

Mellow Mood

Overall musical atmosphere is calm and often introspective.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, conveying a mellow or introspective mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and digital effects.

Programmed Rhythms

Beats and percussion patterns generated electronically rather than played live.

Processed Vocals

Vocals treated with effects such as auto-tune, reverb, delay, or sampling.

Vocal Focus

Vocals, including singing, rapping, or spoken word, are a central and prominent element.

Music produced electronically featuring prominent and often processed vocals.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars, often playing fast riffs or power chords.

Aggressive Drums

Fast-paced drumming with heavy use of cymbals and often double bass pedal.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals characterized by shouting, screaming, or intense, high-energy singing.

Fast Tempo

Music generally played at a high speed or rapid pace.

High-energy music featuring distorted guitars, aggressive drums, and intense vocals, typically at a fast tempo.


Melodic Focus

Music emphasizes a clear melodic line.

Riff-Based Structure

Features a prominent, often repeating instrumental riff as a core element.

Music characterized by a central, prominent melodic line or instrumental riff.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and basslines.

Electronic Drum Programming

Rhythm section created using drum machines or electronic drum sounds.

Electronic Music Production

Overall sound and arrangement characteristic of electronic music genres.

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, often energetic, beat providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Music characterized by extensive use of synthesizers and electronic drums, typical of electronic music production.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong, looping rhythmic patterns forming the backbone.

Synthesizers

Presence of synthesized sounds for melodies, basslines, or pads.

Distortion/Noise Effects

Incorporation of distorted sounds, scratching, or noise textures.

Electronic music with driving, repetitive rhythms, synthesized elements, and significant use of distortion or noise effects.


Guitar Arpeggios

Notes of chords or melodies played individually in sequence on guitar.

Acoustic Guitar

Guitar played acoustically.

Fingerpicking

Playing guitar strings with individual fingers.

Guitar playing technique where notes of chords are played sequentially.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary acoustic plucked string instrument.

Fingerpicking

Dominant playing technique using individual finger plucking for melodies and harmonies.

Plucked Strings

Core sound source from plucked string instruments.

Instrumental Music

Music primarily featuring instruments with minimal or no vocals.

Acoustic plucked string instruments played with fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and digital processing.

Tempo and Mood Contrast

Alternation between slow, atmospheric states and fast, energetic states.

Ambient Synthesis

Use of sustained, evolving synth pads for atmospheric texture.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Prominent, often fast, electronic drums and basslines.

Electronic music characterized by significant contrast between atmospheric and rhythmic elements.


Acoustic Plucked Strings

Acoustic instruments (guitar, oud) played with plucking; often folk/traditional styles.

Synthesized String Pads

Electronic sounds creating sustained, harmonic textures resembling strings or pads.

Music featuring acoustic plucked strings and synthesized string-like pads; prominent melodic and harmonic roles.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds providing harmonic texture.

Electronic Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or drum machine patterns.

Calm/Ambient Mood

Relaxed, introspective, or atmospheric emotional tone.

Electronic Production

Music primarily created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic music production, featuring synth pads and electronic beats, creating a calm or ambient mood.


Electronic Dance Music

Driving 4/4 rhythm, synth bass, arpeggiated synths, atmospheric pads, characteristic of Trance or Progressive Electronic genres.

Indian Classical Music

Features Sitar and Tabla instrumentation, drone elements, melodic structures based on Ragas.

Indian Devotional Music

Features chanting or spiritual vocals, often accompanied by harmonium-like pads and percussion.

Combination and juxtaposition of electronic dance music (Trance/Progressive) and traditional Indian classical and devotional music styles.


Electronic Music

Synthesized sounds, electronic drums, repetitive rhythms.

Orchestral/Cinematic Music

String-heavy arrangements, dramatic melodies, often building tension.

Alternation between electronic and orchestral/cinematic musical styles


Acoustic Guitar & Vocals

Sparse arrangement with acoustic guitar and male vocals.

Electronic Drone/Texture

Sparse arrangement focusing on sustained electronic tones or textures.

Minimal Hip-Hop

Sparse arrangement with electronic beat and rap vocals.

Solo Percussion

Arrangement featuring only percussion sounds.

Electronic Glitches

Sparse arrangement using short electronic sounds or effects.

Music featuring sparse instrumentation or few simultaneous sonic layers.


Synthesizer Use

Extensive use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and atmospheric elements.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Repetitive Structures

Musical patterns, particularly rhythms, are often repetitive or looping.

Music produced electronically using synthesizers and electronic rhythms, often featuring repetitive patterns.


Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects in music creation.

Synth Pads and Drones

Sustained, evolving synthetic textures used to create atmosphere.

Rhythmic Elements

Underlying beats, basslines, and rhythmic patterns providing structure.

Vocal Samples

Short, repeated vocal snippets used as rhythmic or textural elements.

Sung Vocals

Melodic singing incorporated into the music.

Electronic music production featuring atmospheric synth pads, rhythmic structures, and the use of both sung and sampled vocals.


Distorted Electronic Sound

Electronic sounds heavily processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Industrial Music Influence

Musical style drawing from industrial music aesthetics, characterized by harsh textures and mechanical rhythms.

Aggressive Tone

Overall sound is intense, harsh, and powerful.

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, often machine-like rhythmic patterns that repeat throughout.

Aggressive, distorted electronic music with industrial influences and repetitive rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument present throughout.

Fingerpicking

Specific guitar playing technique used.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent introspective and sad emotional tone.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Genre characteristics associated with the instrumentation and mood.

Acoustic guitar fingerpicking, melancholic mood, folk/singer-songwriter style.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effect.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Presence of typical rock/metal rhythm section (drums, bass) supporting guitar.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive melodic or rhythmic patterns played on guitar.

Energetic Rock Feel

Music characterized by high energy, often aggressive or powerful sound.

Music featuring distorted electric guitar riffs supported by rock rhythm section, conveying high energy.


Electronic Dance Music

Genre characterized by electronic instrumentation and production techniques.

Driving Beat

Consistent, strong rhythmic pulse, typically a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern.

Synthesizer Dominance

Primary use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Arpeggiated Synth Lines

Melodic or harmonic patterns played as sequences of individual notes, often generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Structure

Music built upon repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns or loops.

Fast Tempo

Relatively high speed of the musical pulse, suitable for energetic dancing.

Electronic dance music featuring a driving beat, prominent synthesizers including arpeggiated lines, and repetitive structures at a fast tempo.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Emphasis on looping beats and recurring rhythmic figures.

Electronic Percussion

Drum sounds generated electronically or via drum machines.

Retro/Chiptune Influence

Some sounds evoke older electronic music styles or video game music.

Electronic music production, synthesized sounds, repetitive rhythms.


Driving Rhythms

Consistent, propulsive drum or electronic beat patterns creating forward momentum.

Prominent Bass Frequencies

Emphasis on bass guitar, synth bass, or low-frequency electronic sounds providing a solid foundation.

Electronic/Synthesized Sounds

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or digitally processed sounds.

Distortion

Overdriven or distorted timbres applied to instruments or electronic sounds.

Propulsive rhythms combined with prominent low-frequency elements creating a powerful base.


Layered Musical Texture

Combination of multiple distinct sonic elements to create a full musical texture.

Studio Production

Music created or processed in a studio environment with intentional mixing and effects.

Use of Reverb/Space

Application of spatial effects like reverb or delay to shape the sound.

Creation of musical texture through combining multiple sonic layers in a studio production context.


Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace.

Sustained Pads

Prominent use of long, sustained synth or string sounds creating a harmonic bed.

Melancholic Atmosphere

Music evoking a sad, reflective, or somber mood.

Ambient Style

Music focused on atmosphere and texture rather than rhythm or structure, often using sustained sounds.

Slow tempo, sustained atmospheric pads, melancholic mood


Synthesizer Focus

Music primarily driven by synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and textures.

Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or programmed electronic drum sounds.

Electronic Bass

Basslines created using synthesizers or electronic production.

Electronic Music Production

Overall production style characteristic of electronic music genres.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizers, electronic drums, and electronic bass.


Brass Melodies

Expressive melodic lines played by brass instruments, often featuring vibrato.

Sustained Pads/Drones

Long, held notes or textures, often synthesized, providing atmospheric background.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Emotional tone characterized by sadness, introspection, or intensity.

Expressive brass melodies over sustained atmospheric textures creating a melancholic or dramatic mood.


Prominent Melody

A distinct and leading melodic line or instrumental riff is featured.

Clear Rhythmic Pulse

Music is built upon a discernible and consistent rhythmic pattern or beat.

Harmonic Support

Underlying chords or harmonic movement provide context for melody and rhythm.

Music featuring a central melodic element over a defined rhythmic and harmonic structure


Strong Rhythmic Foundation

Prominent drums, percussion, or rhythmic basslines provide a clear beat.

Propulsive Rhythm

Rhythm creates a sense of forward motion and energy.

Diverse Instrumentation

Various instruments provide melodic and harmonic layers over the rhythm.

Music characterized by a strong, driving rhythmic element supporting diverse instrumentation.


Rhythmic Foundation

Consistent underlying beat or groove providing rhythmic structure.

Melodic/Harmonic Content

Presence of a distinct melody, instrumental riff, or chord progression.

Lead Vocal

Prominent singing or rapping voice often carrying the main melody or narrative.

Combination of rhythmic foundation, melodic/harmonic content, and often lead vocals forming distinct musical phrases


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic sound sources.

Rhythmic Structure

Music characterized by a consistent beat and rhythmic patterns, suitable for dancing.

Prominent Synth Bass

A driving bassline primarily generated by a synthesizer, often a key rhythmic and melodic element.

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Genre family characterized by electronic instrumentation, rhythmic structure, and often prominent basslines, designed for clubs and dancing.

Electronic instrumentation, rhythmic structure, prominent synth bass, characteristic of electronic dance music.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often synthesized or sampled, low-frequency melodic or rhythmic element.

Driving Rhythm

A repetitive, energetic beat suitable for dancing.

Dance Music Style

Musical characteristics associated with electronic dance genres.

Electronic production, prominent bassline, driving rhythm, dance music style


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic production techniques.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

A consistent rhythmic pattern with a kick drum on every beat.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are primary instruments for melodies, basslines, and pads.

Driving Rhythm

A propulsive, steady rhythmic feel.

Primarily electronic dance music characterized by driving rhythms, four-on-the-floor beats, and synthesizer-based instrumentation.


Low Brass Instruments

Primary sound source is low brass instruments like tuba or contrabass trombone.

Sustained Tones

Musical notes are held for extended durations.

Glissando Articulation

Frequent use of sliding pitch transitions between notes.

Foghorn Timbre

Specific resonant, low-frequency sound quality resembling a foghorn.

Bells or Chimes

Occasional presence of resonant bell or chime sounds.

Dominant use of low brass instruments playing sustained tones with glissando, characterized by a foghorn-like timbre, with occasional bells.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features traditional orchestral instruments including strings, brass, and percussion.

Cinematic/Epic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, tension, or grandeur, typical of film scores.

Sustained Elements

Long-held notes, chords, or pads creating atmosphere and texture.

Slow to Moderate Tempo

Overall pace is generally slow or moderate, contributing to atmospheric or building tension.

Atmospheric Pads/Synths

Use of synthetic pads or textures to enhance the atmosphere.

Dramatic, atmospheric music featuring orchestral instruments, often with sustained elements and slow to moderate tempo, characteristic of cinematic scores.


Lead Melody

A distinct, foregrounded melodic line.

Repetitive Elements

Use of repeating melodic or rhythmic patterns.

Characteristic Timbre

Lead sounds possess a distinct, recognizable quality.

Music centered on a prominent, often repeating, melodic line with a characteristic sound.


Slow Tempo

Consistent slow pace.

Electronic Instrumentation

Prominent use of synthesizers, including synth bass and pads, and electronic drums.

Atmospheric Texture

Sustained pads and effects creating a spacious, ambient feel.

Melancholic Mood

Overall sad or introspective emotional quality.

Slow tempo, electronic instrumentation, atmospheric textures, melancholic mood.


Orchestral Strings

Sustained, often dramatic string sounds.

Acoustic Guitar

Plucked or strummed acoustic guitar, often folk or blues influenced.

Synthesizer Pads

Smooth, sustained electronic textures creating atmosphere.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Overdriven electric guitar, often fast or aggressive.

Music without vocals, highlighting distinct instrumental timbres.


Electronic Dance Rhythm

Repetitive, driving rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing, often featuring electronic drums and a steady beat.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic lines, basslines, and atmospheric pads.

Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic music production with focus on dance-oriented rhythms and synthesized sounds.


Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent and discernible beat or rhythmic pattern providing musical structure.

Low-End Presence

Inclusion of prominent bass frequencies or low-end rhythmic elements.

Music built upon a clear rhythmic pulse and supported by prominent low-frequency content.


Electric Guitar

Primary instrument providing melodic and rhythmic content.

Guitar Distortion

Overdriven or fuzzed electric guitar tone.

Rock/Metal Genre Elements

Stylistic features common to rock and metal music.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive rhythmic foundation from drums and bass.

Electric guitar focus, distorted tone, rock/metal stylistic traits.


Sustained Pads

Use of long, sustained notes or chords, often layered, providing harmonic and textural backing.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a sense of space, mood, or environment through sound design and textures.

Spacious Production

Production techniques emphasizing depth and space, often through reverb and layered sounds.

Music characterized by sustained pads, layered textures, and spacious production creating distinct atmospheres.


Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace, typically below 80 BPM.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness, introspection, or a somber atmosphere.

Sparse Rhythm/Percussion

Lack of prominent or driving rhythmic elements or percussion.

Piano and/or Strings

Prominent use of piano and/or string instruments (real or synthesized).

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained, evolving synthesized textures creating atmosphere.

Slow tempo, melancholic atmosphere, minimal rhythm, featuring piano, strings, and pads.


Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers, pads, and processed electronic sounds to create sonic environments.

Ambient Atmosphere

Focus on creating mood and space, emphasizing texture over traditional rhythm or melody.

Drone Elements

Presence of sustained tones or chords providing a continuous textural or harmonic layer.

Non-Traditional Structure

Absence of typical song structures, strong rhythmic pulses, or prominent singable melodies.

Atmospheric electronic textures, often featuring drones, minimal rhythm, and non-traditional structure.


Instrumental Music

Music performed solely or primarily by instruments.

Melodic Content

Presence of discernible melodic lines or figures.

Structured Composition

Organized musical elements including rhythm, melody, and harmony.

Composed instrumental music featuring melody, rhythm, and harmony.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation relies heavily on synthesizers for melodies, basslines, and textures.

Electronic Production

Music is produced using electronic instruments and techniques, including drum machines.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Recurring use of sustained, atmospheric synthesizer pads or drone-like sounds.

Music produced electronically with synthesizers as primary instruments and recurring atmospheric textures.


Genre Contrast

Juxtaposition multiple distinct musical genres

Abrupt Editing

Sudden unmusical transitions between segments

Short Segments

Presentation musical ideas short durations

Textural Variety

Significant differences instrumentation sonic texture

Rapid juxtaposition short diverse musical styles textures


Rhythmic Drive

Music features prominent, often complex or fast, rhythmic patterns providing a strong pulse or forward motion.

Intensity

Music conveys high energy, drive, or dramatic tension across various moods.

Heavy/Distorted Timbres

Frequent use of distorted instruments (guitars, synths) or dense, powerful instrumentation.

Music characterized by strong rhythmic drive and high energy or dramatic tension, often utilizing heavy or distorted timbres.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines.

Synthesizer Focus

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, basslines, and textures.

Electronic Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Music produced using electronic instruments, featuring synthesizers and electronic rhythms.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive, repetitive rhythmic pattern, often with a strong beat.

Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and textures.

Arpeggiated/Sequenced Synths

Repeating, rhythmic melodic or harmonic patterns generated by synthesizers.

Electronic dance music characterized by driving rhythms and prominent synthesizers, often featuring sequenced patterns.


Melodic Element

Distinct, often solo, instrumental line carrying a tune.

Textural Element

Sustained or slowly evolving background sound creating atmosphere or harmony.

Rhythmic Element

Clear, repeating percussive pattern providing groove or pulse.

Sequential presentation of distinct musical components: melody, texture, and rhythm.


Synthesizer-based instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and basslines.

Electronic rhythm section

Drums and percussion are electronic or machine-generated.

Electronic soundscape

Overall texture and mood created using electronic sounds, often with pads and effects.

Retro/Synthwave elements

Use of sounds and patterns common in 80s-inspired electronic genres.

Music primarily created with synthesizers and electronic rhythms.


Reggae Rhythm

Characteristic off-beat rhythmic pattern with emphasis on beats 2 and 4.

Prominent Bassline

Heavy, often melodic, and driving bass guitar or synth bass.

Guitar/Keyboard Skank

Off-beat rhythmic chord hits, typically played by guitar or keyboard.

Reggae Genre

Musical style originating in Jamaica, characterized by specific rhythmic, bass, and instrumental patterns.

Music featuring off-beat rhythms, prominent basslines, and off-beat guitar/keyboard patterns typical of the reggae genre.


Bell Sounds

Resonant sounds characteristic of large bells.

Electronic Bell Tones

Synthesized or sampled bell sounds used as melodic or percussive elements.

Acoustic Bell Recordings

Recordings of actual large bells, such as church bells.

Inclusion of resonant bell sounds, both acoustic and synthesized.


Breakbeat Drums

Syncopated, often sampled drum loops forming the primary rhythmic foundation.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic music characterized by syncopated breakbeat drum patterns.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often central, bass frequency element.

Wobble Bass

A bass sound characterized by rhythmic changes in volume, filter, or pitch.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or electronic percussion.

Bass Music Genre

Music genres focusing on heavy bass frequencies and rhythmic structures, including elements similar to Dubstep.

Electronic music featuring prominent, often modulated basslines and strong electronic rhythms.


Sustained Harmonic Layer

Long, held sounds forming a harmonic foundation.

Pad Sounds

Smooth, sustained timbres often from synthesizers or strings.

Drone-like Elements

Continuous or slowly changing tones providing a constant background.

Presence of continuous or sustained sounds providing a harmonic or textural layer beneath other musical elements.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Male Lead Vocals

Presence of a male lead vocalist in most vocal tracks.

Folk / Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by narrative lyrics, acoustic instrumentation, and often introspective or melancholic moods.

Acoustic Band Arrangement

Instrumentation typically includes acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often featuring male vocals and a folk/singer-songwriter or acoustic band arrangement.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Sequenced Patterns

Reliance on repeating, often complex, sequenced musical phrases.

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a consistent beat or rhythmic drive.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers and sequenced patterns.


Programmed Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation using synthesized or sampled drum sounds and patterns.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, bass, or texture.

Digital Production Aesthetic

Sound and arrangement style typical of music created with digital tools and electronic instruments.

Music primarily produced using electronic instruments and digital techniques, characterized by programmed drums and synthesizers.


Prominent Melody

A clear, leading musical line is present and central.

Underlying Harmony

Harmonic support is provided through chords, pads, or basslines.

Defined Rhythm

A discernible rhythmic structure or beat is present.

Music characterized by a distinct, foregrounded melodic line supported by harmony and rhythm.


Latin Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of various Latin American dance genres.

Latin Percussion

Prominent use of percussion instruments typical in Latin music (congas, timbales, shakers, etc.).

Brass/Synth Brass

Use of brass instruments or synthesizers imitating brass sounds.

Piano/Keyboard Rhythms

Piano or keyboard playing rhythmic accompaniment patterns.

Dance Music

Music with a tempo and feel suitable for dancing.

Rhythmic patterns, percussion, and instrumentation characteristic of Latin American dance genres.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Vocal Sampling

Use of sampled vocal phrases or words, often looped.

Repetitive Rhythms

Simple, looping drum machine patterns forming the rhythmic foundation.

Atmospheric Focus

Emphasis on creating a mood or groove rather than complex melody or structure.

Electronic production, sampled/looped vocals, repetitive rhythms, atmospheric groove.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion.

Bass Guitar

Underlying bass guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Drums

Driving drum patterns typical of rock or metal music.

Male Vocals

Presence of male lead or backing vocals.

Rock/Metal Genre

Overall musical style consistent with rock or metal genres.

Consistent rock or metal musical style featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring non-electronic instruments.

Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments like trumpet, tuba, or trombone.

String Instruments

Use of bowed string instruments, such as violin.

Traditional/Folk/Band Style

Musical styles reminiscent of traditional folk, band music, or acoustic film scores.

Melody Focused

Emphasis on clear, often expressive, melodic lines.

Music characterized by acoustic instruments, particularly brass and strings, often in traditional or folk-influenced styles with a focus on melody.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, pads, or textures.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built on looping and repeating rhythmic patterns.

Dance Tempo

Tempo and rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Music characterized by electronic instrumentation, repetitive rhythms, and a danceable feel.


Pitch Variation

Sounds feature changes in fundamental frequency or melodic movement.

Amplitude Envelope

Sounds exhibit variations in volume over duration, including attacks and decays.

Timbral Evolution

Sound quality changes over time within events or across different sounds.

Sounds characterized by changes in frequency, amplitude, and timbre over time.


Sustained Low Frequencies

Long, held notes or textures present in the bass or sub-bass frequency range.

Drone or Pad Element

Continuous, sustained sounds providing a harmonic or textural layer.

Consistent presence of a sustained sound layer, often low-frequency, serving as a harmonic or textural base.


Electronic Downtempo

Synth pads, relaxed tempo, simple electronic rhythm.

Hip-Hop

Drum machine rhythm, turntable scratching, rap vocals.

Acoustic Fingerpicking

Solo acoustic guitar technique, melodic focus.

Alternating presentation of distinct musical styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking Guitar

Guitar parts played using fingerpicking technique rather than strumming.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent emotional tone characterized by sadness, introspection, or longing.

Expressive Brass Melody

Melodic lines played by brass instruments with a distinct, often mournful, character.

Acoustic instrumentation, often fingerpicked guitar, and expressive melodies conveying a melancholic mood.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or by a drum machine.

Synth Bass

Bass lines produced by a synthesizer.

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns that are sequenced or looped, characteristic of electronic music production.

Mid-Tempo

Music tempo is in the medium speed range.

Programmed electronic drums, synth bass, and repetitive mid-tempo rhythms.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of high-gain distorted electric guitar.

Fast Drumming

Rapid drum patterns, often including double bass pedal.

Heavy Riffs

Repetitive, low-pitched, powerful guitar patterns.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals characterized by screaming or shouting.

Heavy, aggressive rock/metal music featuring distorted guitars, fast drums, and intense energy.


Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitar presence, often with effects like distortion or reverb.

Male Vocals

Lead male vocals, sometimes processed with effects.

Driving Rhythm Section

Energetic drums and bass providing a consistent, often driving beat.

Reverb and Delay Effects

Noticeable use of reverb and delay on vocals and instruments, creating atmosphere.

Alternative Rock Style

Overall musical style aligns with alternative or indie rock genres.

Music featuring electric guitar, male vocals, and a driving rhythm section, often utilizing reverb and delay effects, characteristic of alternative rock.


Prominent Melody

Clear, leading melodic line played by various instruments.

Mixed Instrumentation

Combination of acoustic instruments (piano, strings) and electronic sounds (synths, pads, beats).

Rhythmic Foundation

Underlying rhythmic element, ranging from subtle pulses to driving electronic beats.

Dramatic/Cinematic Mood

Evokes a sense of drama, melancholy, or cinematic atmosphere.

Melodic themes combining acoustic and electronic elements, often with a dramatic feel and rhythmic pulse.


Prominent Synthesizer

Synthesizers are the main instrumental focus.

Electronic Production

Music produced electronically, typical of genres like house, techno, or trance.

Melodic Synth Lines

Synthesizers frequently play the main melody or arpeggiated figures.

Bright/Resonant Synth Timbre

Synthesizer sounds often have a bright, sometimes resonant or slightly distorted quality.

Central role of synthesizers in electronic music, often featuring melodic lines and a bright, sometimes distorted timbre.


Cinematic Orchestration

Use of orchestral instruments like strings, brass, and percussion to create a dramatic or epic sound.

Electronic Elements

Incorporation of synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and processed sounds.

Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, tension, or a sense of grandeur.

Dynamic Builds

Sections of music that increase in intensity, volume, or complexity.

Driving Rhythm

Prominent and often repetitive rhythmic patterns, particularly in percussion or electronic elements.

Music style blending orchestral and electronic elements, characterized by dramatic mood, dynamic builds, and rhythmic drive, commonly used for film trailers and visual media.


Primary Instrument: Piano

The piano is the main instrument featured.

Melodic Content

Features prominent melodies played on the piano.

Harmonic Structure

Includes harmonic progressions played by the piano.

Music primarily featuring the piano instrument.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or synthesized drum patterns.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines created by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive and rhythmic focus.

Distorted Synthesis

Use of distorted or heavily processed synthesizer sounds, especially bass.

Electronic drums, synthesized bass, driving rhythms, electronic genre.


Produced Audio

Audio exhibits characteristics of studio production, including mixing and processing for a final output.

Musical Content

The primary content consists of organized musical sounds.

Recorded Source

Audio originates from a pre-recorded source, not a live performance in the listening context.

Audio derived from finished musical productions intended for listening.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic drum samples.

Synthesizers

Primary instruments for melodies, harmonies, basslines, and textures.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines created using synthesizers.

Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Music characterized by electronic drums and synthesizers.


Cello

Prominent use of the cello instrument.

Bowed String Instrument

Focus on a low-pitched bowed string instrument sound.

Melodic/Sustained Strings

String instrument often plays melodic lines or sustained notes.

Prominent use of cello or similar low-pitched bowed string instrument playing melodic lines or sustained notes.


Lead Vocals

Prominent human singing voice.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Use of acoustic instruments such as guitar and piano.

Emotional Tone

Music conveys strong emotion, often melancholic or introspective.

Ballad Tempo

Relatively slow to medium-slow pace.

Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by focus on vocals, lyrics, and often acoustic instruments.

Vocal-centric, often acoustic, emotional and melancholic tone, ballad tempo.


Sustained Pads

Rich, held harmonic textures, often synthesized or orchestral.

Pure Tones / Drones

Simple, long-held single pitches or low-frequency tones.

Presence of long-held, non-percussive sounds forming harmonic or atmospheric layers.


Wind Instrument Timbre

Sounds characteristic of woodwind or brass instruments, or synthesizers imitating them.

Sustained Tones

Notes or chords held for extended durations.

Vibrato and Pitch Modulation

Expressive variation in pitch or intensity on sustained notes, including vibrato and pitch bends.

Expressive, sustained wind-like sounds with vibrato and pitch modulation.


Prominent String Instruments

Music features string instruments (violins, cellos) as the primary sound source.

Melodic Focus

Music is centered around distinct, often lyrical, melodies.

String Vibrato

String melodies frequently employ vibrato for expression.

Orchestral/Dramatic Style

Musical style resembles orchestral, classical, or dramatic film score music.

Music characterized by leading string melodies, often expressive and with vibrato, in an orchestral or dramatic style.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Dominant playing technique involves plucking individual strings with fingers.

Varied Styles

Musical styles range from folk and country to ambient and blues.

Acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking technique across various musical styles.


Driving Rhythmic Hooks

Repetitive and engaging rhythmic patterns.

Catchy Melodic Hooks

Distinct and memorable melodic phrases.

Instrumental Focus

Emphasis on instrumental lines as key elements.

Music featuring prominent, memorable rhythmic or melodic phrases


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Textures

Primary sounds generated by synthesizers, covering pads, leads, and effects.

Programmed Rhythms

Beats and percussion created electronically using drum machines or sequencers.

Varied Electronic Subgenres

Exploration of multiple electronic music subgenres, from ambient to hardcore.

Electronic music production utilizing synthesizers and programmed rhythms across various subgenres.


Sustained Harmonic Textures

Long, sustained notes or chords from various instruments creating a harmonic foundation.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained sounds to create a specific mood or atmosphere.

Use of sustained sounds to build harmonic and atmospheric textures.


Atmospheric Texture

Creation of a spacious, immersive sonic environment through effects and sustained sounds.

Reverberation

Prominent use of the reverb effect contributing to the sense of space.

Focus on creating a spacious, atmospheric sonic environment.


Synthesizer Sounds

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements, including pads, leads, and basslines.

Electronic Drums

Use of programmed or synthesized drum sounds, often forming rhythmic patterns with kick, snare, and hi-hats.

Ambient Textures

Presence of sustained or evolving synthesized pads creating atmospheric backgrounds.

Programmed Rhythms

Repetitive, often four-on-the-floor or similar, rhythmic patterns created using electronic drums.

Foundation in electronic music production utilizing synthesizers for various roles and programmed drums for rhythmic drive.


Acoustic Guitar Texture

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or gently strummed, creating a natural, resonant texture.

Electronic Dance Texture

Use of programmed drums, synth bass, and synth pads creating a synthetic, rhythmic, and energetic texture characteristic of electronic dance music.

Clear Timbral Focus

Each musical example emphasizes a specific, distinct group of instruments or sound types as its primary timbral focus.

Set characterized by the clear presentation of contrasting primary instrumental and timbral palettes.


Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow pace.

Melancholic/Serene Mood

Music evoking feelings of sadness, nostalgia, peace, or introspection.

Acoustic/Classical Instrumentation

Prominent use of instruments like acoustic guitar, piano, and strings.

Ambient Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer textures creating atmosphere.

Lack of Strong Rhythm

Absence of prominent drums or driving percussive elements.

Slow tempo, melancholic or serene mood, acoustic and atmospheric instrumentation, minimal rhythmic elements.


Latin Percussion

Prominent use of congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments providing complex, driving rhythms.

Brass Section

Inclusion of brass instruments, likely trumpets, playing melodic lines and rhythmic figures.

Piano Rhythm/Montuno

Characteristic rhythmic piano patterns, often repetitive and syncopated.

Salsa/Latin Groove

Overall energetic, danceable rhythmic feel typical of salsa and related Latin genres.

Energetic Latin dance music characterized by prominent percussion, brass, and rhythmic piano patterns.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or calm melancholy.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar technique involving plucking individual strings, often creating arpeggiated patterns.

Slow to Moderate Tempo

Music generally performed at a relaxed, unhurried pace.

Acoustic-driven music with a melancholic or introspective mood, often featuring fingerpicked guitar and slow tempo.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, including distorted rock riffs and clean melodic lines.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, including fingerpicking styles.

Guitar Riffs/Patterns

Repetitive guitar figures driving the rhythm or melody in various styles.

Guitar as Primary Instrument

Guitar frequently serves as a main melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic element across different tracks.

Music characterized by the significant presence and varied use of guitar across different styles.


Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer textures providing atmospheric background harmony.

Electronic Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for melodies, bass, and pads, often with electronic drums.

Calm Mood

Predominantly peaceful, relaxed, or melancholic emotional tone.

Ambient/Downtempo Style

Music characterized by atmospheric textures, moderate to slow tempos, and focus on mood over strong rhythm or melody.

Atmospheric electronic music featuring prominent synth pads and calm moods.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and patterns.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, atmospheric chords or textures created by synthesizers.

Electronic Music Production

Music primarily created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Music characterized by electronic drums, synthesizers, and atmospheric textures.


Audio Sampling

Incorporation of pre-existing audio recordings.

DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio playback speed and direction.

Vocal Sampling

Use of sampled human voice recordings.

Sound Effect Inclusion

Integration of non-musical or environmental sounds.

Music created using sampled audio, sound effects, and audio manipulation techniques.


Driving Beat

Consistent, often energetic percussive rhythm.

Prominent Bassline

Distinct low-frequency melodic or rhythmic element.

Amplified/Electronic Sound

Music produced using electric instruments, synthesizers, or significant electronic processing.

Aggressive Timbre

Sounds characterized by distortion, harshness, or intensity.

Strong rhythmic drive, prominent low frequencies, amplified or electronic instrumentation.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Introspective Mood

Music evokes a calm, melancholic, or reflective feeling.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Guitar playing technique involving plucking individual strings with fingers.

Acoustic Strumming

Guitar playing technique involving rhythmic strumming of chords.

Music characterized by acoustic guitar performance, often employing fingerstyle or strumming techniques, conveying an introspective or melancholic mood.


Melancholic Mood

Music evokes sadness, introspection, or nostalgia.

Male Vocal Presence

Frequent inclusion of male singing or vocal samples.

Pervasive melancholic or introspective emotional quality.


Lead Wind/Brass Melody

Prominent melodic lines played by clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or similar instruments.

Expressive Ornamentation

Melodic playing featuring strong vibrato, trills, and note bending.

Balkan/Klezmer Style

Musical style characteristic of Balkan folk music and Klezmer.

Rhythmic Accompaniment

Presence of a driving rhythmic section, often including drums and bass.

Balkan/Klezmer style, expressive wind/brass melodies, rhythmic foundation.


Electronic Drum Machine Rhythm

Features programmed drum patterns typical of electronic music production.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Uses synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and atmospheric elements.

Repetitive Structure

Characterized by looping musical phrases and rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Music Production

Overall sound profile consistent with electronic music genres.

Programmed electronic beats, prominent synthesizer sounds, repetitive musical structures.


Accordion/Bandoneon

Prominent use of accordion or bandoneon as a lead or accompanying instrument.

Tango Rhythm

Presence of rhythmic patterns characteristic of Tango music.

Melancholic Melody

Melodies and harmonies often convey a sense of melancholy or drama.

Acoustic Ensemble

Primarily features acoustic instruments like strings, piano, and accordion.

Music characterized by accordion/bandoneon, acoustic ensemble, melancholic melodies, and Tango rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Folk / Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, often guitar-driven, with a focus on melody and mood.

Mellow Mood

Overall calm, gentle, or introspective emotional tone.

Acoustic guitar-centric music in a folk/singer-songwriter style with a mellow mood.


Acoustic String Instruments

Dominant use of acoustic string instruments like guitar, mandolin, or similar folk/world instruments.

Rhythmic Acoustic Playing

String instruments often provide the primary rhythmic drive through strumming or picking patterns.

Folk/World Music Style

Overall musical style aligns with folk, acoustic, or world music genres.

Acoustic Percussion

Use of acoustic percussion, such as hand drums or tabla-like sounds, supporting the rhythm.

Music characterized by acoustic string instruments, rhythmic playing, and a folk/world music style.


Modal Scales and Microtones

Use of musical scales and modes characteristic of Eastern Mediterranean, Balkan, and Middle Eastern music, often incorporating intervals smaller than a Western semitone.

Driving and Syncopated Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns featuring strong pulses, syncopation, and often complex subdivisions, creating an energetic and danceable feel.

Traditional Acoustic Instrumentation

Prominent use of acoustic or acoustic-sounding instruments such as plucked lutes (oud, bouzouki), wind instruments (clarinet), and hand percussion (tabla, darbuka).

Musical elements including specific modal scales, driving and syncopated rhythms, and traditional acoustic instrumentation associated with Eastern Mediterranean, Balkan, and Middle Eastern folk traditions.

Eastern Mediterranean/Balkan/Middle Eastern Folk Influence


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for melodies, basslines, and pads.

Electronic Drums

Rhythms created using drum machines or electronic drum sounds.

Dance Music Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing, including four-on-the-floor and breakbeats.

Driving Beat

Strong, consistent rhythmic pulse.

Electronic dance music characterized by synthesized sounds and electronic rhythms.


Electronic Instruments

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are the primary instruments for melodies, pads, and basslines.

Electronic Drums/Percussion

Rhythms are provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Music created exclusively with electronic instruments and production techniques.


Clear Pulse

Consistent and discernible beat or pulse.

Prominent Bass

Bassline or bass notes providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Rhythmic Foundation

Structure built upon a clear rhythmic and bass underpinning.

Electronic Dance Elements

Driving electronic drum and synth bass patterns.

Structure built upon a clear rhythmic pulse and supporting bass element.


Groovy Bassline

Prominent, often melodic or walking basslines providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Relaxed Electronic Beat

Laid-back drum patterns, often electronic or hip-hop influenced, focusing on groove at a slower tempo.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers, pads, and electronic elements for melodic and atmospheric layers.

Downtempo Vibe

Overall mood and tempo are consistently relaxed and mellow.

Relaxed tempo, groovy basslines, electronic textures, chill vibe.


Studio Production Quality

Audio exhibits characteristics of professional or semi-professional recording and mixing, resulting in relatively clean sound.

Layered Arrangement

Music is composed of multiple distinct sonic elements combined together.

Music created and processed using production techniques, typically involving multiple layered elements.


Acoustic Strings

Features instruments from the acoustic string family (e.g., violin, cello, guitar, banjo).

Electric Strings

Features instruments from the electric string family (e.g., electric guitar, bass guitar).

Synthesizers

Features electronic synthesizers providing melodic and harmonic content.

Primary musical content (melody, harmony) carried by pitched instruments, predominantly strings (acoustic/electric) or synthesizers.


Heavy Guitar Riffs

Distorted, often low-tuned, and rhythmically complex guitar patterns.

Aggressive Vocals

Screaming, shouting, or growling vocal styles.

Fast/Intense Drumming

High tempo drumming often featuring double bass pedal work and intricate fills.

Breakdowns

Sections with slower tempo, heavy, syncopated riffs, and intense rhythmic focus.

Music characterized by heavy, distorted guitars, aggressive vocals, and intense drumming, typical of metal subgenres like Metalcore or Deathcore.


Driving Rhythm

Propulsive rhythmic feel.

Repetitive Instrumental Figures

Recurring musical patterns played by instruments (riffs, arpeggios, sequences).

Instrumental Focus

Music primarily driven by instruments.

Propulsive rhythms and repeating instrumental patterns form the core musical structure.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar melodies and accompaniment.

Chanting Vocals

Repetitive, often spiritual or meditative, vocal phrases.

Hand Percussion

Rhythmic patterns played on hand drums or similar percussion instruments.

Ambient Atmosphere

Underlying atmospheric or drone-like sounds creating a calm mood.

Music featuring acoustic instruments, diverse vocal styles including chanting, and a generally calm, introspective, or spiritual atmosphere.


Bowed String Instruments

Prominent use of instruments played with a bow, such as violin, viola, cello, or double bass.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Instrumentation typical of a classical orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, and possibly brass.

Dramatic/Melancholic Mood

Music conveying a sense of drama, sadness, or introspection through harmony and melody.

Acoustic Instruments

Music primarily performed using non-electronic instruments.

Orchestral music featuring prominent bowed strings, often conveying a dramatic or melancholic mood.


Synthesizer-Based

Primary instrumentation relies on synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and textures.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic production methods.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically, providing rhythmic structure.

Synthesizers

Electronic instruments creating diverse sounds for melodies, harmonies, bass, and texture.

Driving Rhythm

A consistent, energetic beat that propels the music forward.

Synth Bass

Synthesizer-generated low frequencies providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Melodic Synths

Synthesizer parts carrying the primary tune or significant melodic content.

Music created with electronic instruments, predominantly synthesizers and electronic drums, frequently featuring a driving rhythmic feel.


Prominent Melody

Music features a distinct and easily recognizable melodic line.

Pitched Elements

Music is built upon pitched sounds from instruments or voices.

Varied Instrumentation

Melodic content is delivered through a diverse set of acoustic and electronic instruments and vocals.

Music characterized by prominent melodic lines carried by various instruments or vocals.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and production techniques.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Steady Electronic Beat

Consistent rhythmic pulse typically generated by electronic drums or drum machines.

Electronic music production featuring prominent synthesizer pads and a steady rhythmic pulse.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of distorted electric guitar playing riffs and power chords.

Driving Drum Rhythm

Energetic and consistent drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Core ensemble includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Music characterized by distorted electric guitars, driving drum rhythms, and typical rock/metal instrumentation.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, featured prominently.

Fingerpicking

Guitar technique used in several sections.

Strumming

Gentle guitar strumming present in parts.

Mellow Mood

Overall calm, introspective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Clean Production

Relatively unprocessed sound, focus on natural instrument tone.

Vocals

Present in some sections, typically clean and melodic.

Acoustic guitar-centric music, often fingerpicked or gently strummed, conveying a mellow or introspective mood with clean production.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or string sounds creating a background texture.

Cinematic Mood

Music suitable for film scores, evoking specific emotions or scenes.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers and electronic sounds for atmosphere and rhythm.

Melancholic/Emotional Tone

Recurring mood across different sections, often melancholic or reflective.

Atmospheric electronic textures, cinematic mood, focus on pads and mood, often melancholic or tense.


Driving Electronic Rhythm

Consistent, often fast-paced beat providing a strong forward momentum, frequently electronic or heavily processed.

Heavy Distorted Bass

Prominent low-end frequencies, often featuring distortion or synthesized textures, providing a powerful foundation.

Industrial/Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers, electronic effects, samples, or production techniques characteristic of industrial or EBM music.

Aggressive Tone

Overall sound characterized by intensity, distortion, or a dark and forceful mood.

Music featuring driving electronic rhythms, heavy distorted bass, industrial textures, and an aggressive tone.


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or chords forming the basis of the sound.

Drones

Continuous or slowly changing tones providing a harmonic foundation or texture.

Ambient Soundscapes

Focus on creating atmospheric texture and mood rather than traditional melody or rhythm.

Low Frequency Emphasis

Prominent presence of deep bass or sub-bass frequencies.

Music featuring sustained tones, drones, and atmospheric textures with emphasis on low frequencies.


Sustained Textures

Long, held notes or chords from instruments like synthesizers, strings, or horns, creating a continuous harmonic layer.

Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Fast, repeating instrumental patterns such as arpeggios, synth loops, or rhythmic chords that form a continuous background texture.

Continuous or repetitive harmonic and rhythmic elements providing background texture.


Electric Guitar Focus

Electric guitar serves as the primary instrument, providing melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic content.

Rock Instrumentation

Consistent use of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums forming a typical rock band arrangement.

Varying Electric Guitar Styles

Includes both distorted, riff-oriented playing and clean, atmospheric, or melodic styles.

Music centered around the electric guitar, utilizing diverse playing styles within a rock instrumentation context.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Synthesizer Focus

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Emphasis on looping or repeating drum and bass patterns.

Electronic Drums

Drum sounds are synthesized or sampled from drum machines.

Acid Bass Sound

Presence of resonant, often squelching basslines characteristic of the TB-303 synthesizer.

Electronic production, prominent synthesizers, repetitive rhythms, electronic drums, recurring acid-like basslines.

Electronic Dance Music with Acid Elements


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum pattern on each beat.

Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Repeating sequence of notes from a chord played by a synthesizer.

Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds.

Electronic music characterized by a steady four-on-the-floor beat, synthesized sounds, and often featuring arpeggiated melodies and atmospheric pads.


String Instrumentation

Use of instruments producing sound via vibrating strings (plucked, bowed, hammered).

Arpeggiated Patterns

Melodic or textural figures created by playing notes of a chord in sequence.

Acoustic Guitar

Plucked string instrument featured in various styles.

Orchestral Strings

Bowed string instruments providing rich textures.

Piano

Hammered string instrument.

Music predominantly featuring string-based instruments and recurring arpeggiated patterns.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or strummed.

Piano

Piano accompaniment or melodic lines.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a calm, reflective, or melancholic feeling.

Singer-Songwriter

Characteristics align with singer-songwriter genre, featuring vocals and acoustic instruments.

Moderate Tempo

Music generally maintains a moderate pace.

Acoustic instrumentation, often featuring guitar and piano, conveying a melancholic or reflective mood, typical of the singer-songwriter genre.


Sustained Tones

Sounds held for extended periods without strong rhythmic articulation.

Atmospheric Pads

Layered, sustained sounds creating background texture and mood.

Drone Elements

Continuous or slowly changing tones providing a harmonic foundation.

Musical focus on long-duration sounds creating mood and atmosphere.


Wind Instrument Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by flute-like or reedy wind instruments.

Melodic Ornamentation

Use of trills, bends, and other embellishments on the melodies.

Ethnic/Folk Scales

Melodic content utilizes scales or modes common in various ethnic or folk music traditions.

Prominent, often ornamented melodies played by wind instruments, frequently incorporating ethnic or folk scales.


Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for pads, leads, bass, and textures.

Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or programmed electronic drum sounds.

Electronic Production

Overall production style relies heavily on electronic instruments and techniques.

Driving Basslines

Strong, often repetitive, bass element (synth or electric) present.

Music characterized by extensive use of electronic instruments, particularly synthesizers and electronic drums, across various styles.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar riffs and power chords.

Driving Rock Drums

Consistent, energetic drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Typical rock band setup including electric guitar, bass, and drums.

Heavy rock/metal sound, characterized by distorted electric guitar riffs and driving drum rhythms.


Korean Traditional Percussion

Prominent use of drums (janggu, buk) and gongs (jing, kkwaenggwari) creating driving rhythmic textures.

Korean Traditional Wind Instruments

Inclusion of melodic lines played on traditional Korean wind instruments (e.g., daegeum, piri).

Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Intricate and often fast-paced rhythmic structures characteristic of Korean folk ensembles.

Korean Traditional Music Style

Overall musical aesthetic and instrumentation consistent with Korean traditional music (Gugak), particularly folk/ensemble styles.

Traditional Korean instrumentation, complex percussion rhythms, distinctive melodic elements.


Slow Tempo

Music proceeds at a consistently slow pace.

Sustained Sound

Notes and chords are held for extended durations, often with effects like sustain or reverb.

Melancholic Mood

The emotional tone is predominantly melancholic, reflective, or calm.

Prominent Piano

Piano is a frequently featured and often central instrument.

Slow tempo, sustained notes and chords, melancholic or reflective mood.


Guitar

Presence of the guitar instrument.

Primary Instrument

Guitar serves as the main musical element.


Bowed String Instruments

Prominent use of instruments played with a bow (violins, cellos, etc.).

String Ensemble

Multiple string instruments playing together.

Classical/Orchestral Sound

Musical style reminiscent of classical or orchestral music.

Pervasive use of bowed string instruments, often in ensemble, providing melody and atmosphere, with classical/orchestral leaning.


Brass Instrumentation

Presence of brass instruments (trumpets, trombones, tuba, etc.) playing melodies, harmonies, or sustained notes.

Sustained Tones/Drones

Long, held notes or continuous sonic textures from various instruments or synths.

Diverse musical styles unified by the presence of brass instruments and sustained sonic textures.


Electronic Music Elements

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and production techniques.

Vocal Performance

Presence of sung or processed human voice.

Rhythmic Drive

Emphasis on a strong, often repetitive, rhythmic pulse.

Ambient Soundscapes

Use of sustained pads and textures creating atmosphere.

Acoustic/Orchestral Elements

Use of traditional acoustic instruments or orchestral arrangements.

Low-Frequency Foundation

Significant presence of low frequencies providing harmonic and/or rhythmic support.

Significant presence of low frequencies providing harmonic and/or rhythmic support across diverse musical styles.


Bagpipe Sound

Characteristic timbre of bagpipes, including drone and chanter.

Bagpipe Drone

Continuous, sustained low tone typical of bagpipes.

Bagpipe Melody

Melodic lines played on the bagpipe chanter.

Electronic Integration

Bagpipe sounds incorporated into electronic music production.

Music featuring bagpipes or bagpipe-like sounds, characterized by the distinct drone and melodic elements, sometimes integrated into electronic contexts.


Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar is a primary instrument.

Plucked String Instruments

Use of acoustic plucked string instruments.

Arpeggios and Fingerpicking

Common use of arpeggiated or fingerpicked patterns.

Melodic String Content

Acoustic strings often provide melodic material.

Music centered around acoustic plucked string instruments, often featuring arpeggios and melodic lines.


Drone

A sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving tone or chord.

Sustained Texture

Long-held sounds or pads creating a continuous background.

Continuous or sustained sounds forming a harmonic or textural base.


Synthesized Pads

Sustained, atmospheric textures created using synthesizers.

Heavily Processed Guitars

Electric guitar sounds heavily distorted or otherwise processed to have an electronic timbre.

Electronic Rhythmic Elements

Drums, percussion, or bass lines created using electronic synthesis or samples, often with a driving character.

Music primarily constructed using synthesized sounds and heavily processed acoustic or electronic sources.


Synth-pop Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and basslines.

Driving Rhythms

Consistent, propulsive beats suitable for dancing.

Melodic Structure

Clear song structure with prominent, memorable melodies.

1980s Aesthetic

Overall sound and style reminiscent of 1980s pop and electronic music.

Prominent synthesizers, electronic rhythms, or pop/rock instrumentation with strong beat and melodic focus, characteristic of 1980s styles.


Sustained Tones

Musical sounds are held for extended durations rather than being short or percussive.

Pad/String Sounds

Frequent use of synthesized pads or string-like timbres that are typically sustained.

Ambient Texture

The overall sound creates a continuous, atmospheric background often lacking strong rhythmic elements.

Music characterized by sustained, non-percussive sounds creating a continuous texture.


Resonant Metallic Percussion

Percussion instruments producing sustained, ringing tones, such as gamelan, steel drums, or tubular bells.

Sustained Synth Pads

Atmospheric synthesizer textures with long sustain, creating a sense of space.

Electronic Arpeggiation

Repeating patterns of notes from synthesizers, often creating a shimmering or flowing effect.

Musical elements characterized by sustained, ringing, or atmospheric qualities from various sources.


Minor Tonality

Harmonic and melodic content derived from minor scales and chords.

Minor Key Mood

Emotional quality often associated with minor keys, such as melancholic or serious.

Music consistently employs minor tonality.


Middle Eastern Melodic Style

Melodies feature extensive ornamentation, vibrato, and modal characteristics typical of music from this region.

Bowed String Lead

Prominent use of instruments like violin or rabab playing the main melodic lines.

Vocal Ornamentation

Vocal melodies employ melismatic and ornamented techniques similar to the instrumental lines.

Ornamented, modal melodies with prominent vibrato, often played on bowed strings or sung, characteristic of Middle Eastern music.


Resonant Bells

Prominent use of resonant bell sounds, often with long decay.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Creation of an evocative atmosphere through sustained sounds, reverb, and specific timbres.

Orchestral/Choral Textures

Inclusion of sounds reminiscent of orchestral instruments or vocal pads.

Combination of resonant bell sounds, atmospheric textures, and orchestral/choral elements creating an evocative mood.


Stringed Instruments

Presence of instruments like guitar, steel guitar, sitar, etc.

Guitar

Frequent use of acoustic and electric guitar.

Plucked/Strummed Technique

Sound produced by plucking or strumming strings.

Varied String Timbres

String sounds range from clean acoustic to distorted electric and slide.

Music centered around stringed instruments, predominantly guitar, exhibiting diverse playing styles and timbres.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments, including trumpets or cornets.

Melodic Brass

Brass instruments frequently carry the main melodic lines or fanfares.

Percussion Accompaniment

Presence of drums or percussion providing rhythmic support.

Ceremonial/Military Style

Overall musical style often evokes military marches or ceremonial music.

Dominant brass instrumentation, featuring melodic trumpets/cornets and percussion, often in a ceremonial or military style.


Sustained Tones

Use of held notes, chords, or drones across various instruments and sound types.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Focus on creating mood and atmosphere rather than strong rhythm or melody.

Resonant Sounds

Presence of sounds with significant resonance, such as bells, gongs, or sustained pads.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Predominantly somber, reflective, or dramatic emotional tone.

Creation of atmospheric soundscapes through sustained, resonant, and often melancholic sounds.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio using turntables.

Air Horn Effect

Use of the distinctive air horn sound effect.

Siren Effect

Use of siren sound effects.

Use of iconic sound effects and techniques from DJ and sound system culture including scratching, air horns, and sirens.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar playing harmonic and melodic roles.

Bassline

A clear bass instrument provides the low-end foundation.

Simple Rhythm

A basic drum or percussion pattern provides the rhythmic pulse.

Arpeggiated Figures

Use of broken chords or arpeggios, notably on guitar.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Primary use of acoustic instruments, especially guitar, bass, and drums.

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, featuring prominent guitar, bass, and simple rhythmic patterns, often utilizing arpeggios.


Instrumental Focus

Music primarily featuring instruments, lacking prominent lead vocals.

Pitched Musical Content

Presence of structured melodic and harmonic content played by pitched instruments.

Music featuring instruments playing structured melodic and harmonic content, without prominent vocals.


Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Repeating rhythmic figures forming the basis of the groove or pulse.

Repeating Musical Phrases

Recurring melodic, harmonic, or instrumental motifs and riffs.

Sustained or Repeating Textures

Held or looping background sounds creating atmosphere or drone-like effects.

Musical structures built upon the repetition of rhythmic, melodic, or textural patterns.