Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Repeating pattern of notes played by a synthesizer.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords providing harmonic texture.

Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine or synthesized drum sounds.

Melodic Synth Lead

Prominent, often high-pitched, melodic line played by a synthesizer.

EDM Style

Characteristics typical of electronic dance music genres like Trance or Progressive House.

Melodic electronic music featuring prominent arpeggiated synthesizers, synth pads, and electronic drums.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Fast Tempo

High speed rhythmic pulse.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Drum Machine Beat

Rhythms created using a programmed drum machine.

Chiptune Aesthetic

Sounds and melodies reminiscent of early video game music or chiptune.

Arpeggiated Bass

Basslines frequently feature arpeggiated patterns.

Fast electronic music characterized by synthesized sounds, drum machine beats, and synthetic basslines, often with a chiptune aesthetic.


Sustained Tones

Sounds held continuously for extended durations.

Non-Rhythmic

Absence of a discernible beat or rhythmic pulse.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating mood and sonic environment rather than melody or harmony.

Electronic/Synth Origin

Sounds appear to be electronically generated or heavily processed.

Gradual Modulation

Slow changes in sound characteristics over time.

Sustained non-rhythmic sounds creating atmospheric textures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars with distortion effects.

Rock Drumming

Driving drum patterns featuring snare on beats 2 and 4, kick drum, and cymbals.

Electric Bass

Underlying electric bass providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Rock/Metal Genre

Overall musical style consistent with rock and metal genres.

Music featuring distorted electric guitars, driving drums, and bass, characteristic of rock and metal.


Brass Section

Prominent use of brass instruments, primarily trumpets, playing melodic and rhythmic figures.

Latin Percussion

Driving rhythmic foundation provided by Latin percussion instruments like congas, timbales, and cowbell.

Upbeat Tempo

Music is characterized by a consistently fast and energetic tempo.

Salsa Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic patterns and feel associated with Salsa and related Latin dance music.

Upbeat Latin dance music featuring prominent brass melodies and complex percussion rhythms.


Electronic Drums

Features programmed or electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent use of synthesized basslines.

Vocal Samples

Incorporates chopped, pitched, or rhythmic vocal snippets.

Hip-Hop Rhythm

Underlying rhythmic structure and groove characteristic of Hip-Hop music.

Electronic drums, synth bass, vocal samples, Hip-Hop rhythmic foundation.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and drum machines.

Repetitive Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns that repeat throughout the music.

Breakbeat Rhythms

Syncopated drum patterns often derived from older recordings.

Four-on-the-floor Rhythms

A steady kick drum on every beat.

Vocal Samples

Short snippets of recorded vocals used as musical elements.

DJ Scratching

Turntable technique producing rhythmic or percussive sounds from vinyl.

Electronic percussion and repetitive rhythmic structures form the core musical foundation.


Electronic Drumming

Use of drum machines or electronic drum sounds for percussion.

Repetitive Rhythmic Loops

Music built around repeating drum and bass patterns.

Synthesizer Use

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

Sampled Vocals

Use of short, often processed, vocal snippets as rhythmic or melodic elements.

Electronic music production centered on rhythmic loops and electronic instruments.


Bowed Strings

Features instruments played with a bow, such as violin or viola.

Melody Driven

Music is primarily focused on a prominent melodic line.

Classical/Folk Style

Musical style draws from classical or traditional folk traditions.

Music centered around expressive melodies played by bowed string instruments, often in a classical or folk style.


Prominent Bassline

Distinct, often active or melodic bass part.

Electric Bass

Use of electric bass guitar as a primary instrument.

Funk/Groove Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of funk, soul, or groove music.

Music characterized by prominent electric basslines and a strong rhythmic groove.


Noise Textures

Prominent use of static, scraping, and other non-pitched noise as a primary sonic element.

Distorted Low-End

Heavy distortion applied to bass frequencies or low-pitched sounds, creating a thick, often abrasive texture.

Industrial/Experimental Sound Design

Sounds reminiscent of machinery, metal scraping, or other non-traditional sources, heavily processed.

Dark/Abrasive Atmosphere

Overall mood is unsettling, harsh, and lacks traditional melodic or harmonic elements.

Rhythmic Noise

Repetitive patterns created using noise or distorted sounds, serving as a percussive or rhythmic foundation.

Music characterized by extensive use of noise, distortion, and industrial sound design, creating a dark, abrasive, and experimental atmosphere.


Siren Sound

A prominent, often sustained or sweeping, siren-like tone or effect.

Electronic/Dance Elements

Presence of electronic beats, synthesizers, and textures common in electronic or dance music.

Music featuring prominent siren sounds, often combined with electronic or dance music elements.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Kick drum pattern hitting on every quarter note.

Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or by drum machine.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping or repeating rhythmic patterns forming a groove.

Dance Tempo

Upbeat tempo suitable for dancing.

Consistent electronic dance music rhythmic structure with four-on-the-floor kick and electronic percussion.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat (1, 2, 3, 4).

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass sounds generated electronically, often repetitive.

Electronic Drums

Use of drum machine or synthesized percussion sounds.

Up-tempo Rhythm

Fast, driving rhythmic feel.

Driving electronic rhythm with four-on-the-floor kick, synthesized bass, and electronic percussion.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or complex textures forming a continuous sound.

Low Frequency Content

Significant energy present in the lower frequency range.

Resonant Textures

Sounds with prominent resonance, sometimes evolving or sweeping.

Ambient Soundscape

Focus on creating atmosphere and texture rather than rhythm or melody.

Sustained, evolving, often low-frequency textures and drones creating an ambient soundscape.


Electric Guitar

Primary instrument is electric guitar.

Distorted Guitar Tone

Guitar signal is heavily distorted.

Shred Guitar Techniques

Fast, technical guitar playing including rapid runs, arpeggios, and tapping.

Whammy Bar Usage

Frequent use of the whammy bar for pitch effects.

Virtuosic, fast, and technical electric guitar playing with distortion and effects.


Piano Focus

Music prominently featuring the piano as a lead or central instrument.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, reflective, or poignant.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow or deliberate pace.

String Accompaniment

Inclusion of orchestral string instruments supporting the main melody or harmony.

Tonal Harmony

Music follows traditional tonal harmonic structures, often utilizing minor keys or chords.

Piano-centric music characterized by a slow tempo and melancholic mood, frequently incorporating tonal harmony and string accompaniment.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar playing rhythmic or melodic parts.

Bass Guitar

Consistent bass guitar providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Drum Kit

Drum kit providing rhythmic accompaniment.

Rock/Folk Rock Instrumentation

Instrumentation typical of rock or folk rock genres.

Music featuring acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features a full orchestral ensemble including brass, strings, percussion, and woodwinds.

Brass Fanfares

Prominent use of brass instruments for fanfare-like melodic statements and dramatic emphasis.

Driving Rhythms

Strong, often march-like or syncopated rhythmic patterns, frequently led by percussion and lower instruments.

Epic/Heroic Mood

Music designed to evoke feelings of grandeur, adventure, heroism, or dramatic conflict.

Orchestral music featuring brass fanfares, driving rhythms, and an epic/heroic mood characteristic of film scores.


Marine Mammal Vocalizations

Sounds produced by marine mammals, specifically whales or dolphins.

Underwater Acoustics

Acoustic characteristics consistent with recording sounds underwater.

Natural Soundscape

Sounds originating from a natural environment, not synthesized or studio-produced music.

Sounds primarily consisting of marine mammal vocalizations recorded in an underwater natural environment.


Resonant Metallic Percussion

Sounds produced by striking or rubbing resonant metal objects like bells, gongs, or bowls.

Sustained Tones

Musical notes or sounds that are held for an extended duration.

Meditative Soundscape

Overall atmosphere created by the sounds, suggesting calm or meditation.

Use of resonant, sustained metallic sounds from instruments like bells, gongs, and singing bowls.


Percussive Click Effect

A short, sharp, non-musical percussive sound resembling a click or shutter.

Repeated occurrence of a distinct percussive click sound effect.


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars providing riffs and power chords.

Heavy Drumming

Energetic and often fast-paced drumming, frequently featuring double bass pedal.

Bass Guitar

Underpinning rhythmic and harmonic structure provided by bass guitar.

Aggressive Tone

Overall sound characterized by intensity, power, and often aggression.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drumming, and bass, typical of metal and heavy rock genres.


Piano Focus

Primary instrument is the piano, often carrying the main melody and harmony.

Melancholic Mood

Music evokes feelings of sadness, reflection, or nostalgia through harmony and melody.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow pace.

Minimal Accompaniment

Arrangement is sparse, sometimes including subtle strings or pads but remaining piano-centric.

Piano-centric, slow tempo, melancholic mood, minimal accompaniment.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar for riffs and melodies.

Fast Tempo

Music is played at a high speed.

Double Bass Drumming

Frequent use of double bass drumming patterns in the rhythm section.

Heavy Rock/Metal Style

Overall musical style characterized by aggression, distortion, and high energy.

Fast-paced, guitar-driven heavy rock or metal music featuring distorted guitars and double bass drumming.


Shaker Rhythm

Consistent, fast rhythmic pattern played by a shaker or similar percussion instrument.

Diverse Melodic Instrumentation

Presence of various melodic instruments (accordion, brass, strings, guitar, wind) playing distinct melodies.

Consistent shaker rhythm underpinning diverse melodic instrumentation.


Orchestral Instrumentation

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

Melodic and Harmonic Focus

Emphasis on clear melodic lines and rich harmonic progressions.

Expressive Tone

Music conveys emotion, often serious, melancholic, or grand.

Classical/Film Score Style

Musical style aligns with classical compositions or cinematic scores.

Orchestral music emphasizing melody, harmony, and emotional expression.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar playing chords and arpeggios.

Fingerpicked Guitar

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Low-Frequency Drone

Sustained, deep, low-frequency sound texture.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone of the guitar parts is often melancholic or reflective.

Combination of acoustic guitar playing (often fingerpicked) and sustained low-frequency drone textures.


Wind Instruments

Use of brass and woodwind instruments.

Sustained Tones

Notes held for extended periods.

Glissandi

Frequent use of sliding pitch transitions.

Dramatic Mood

Music conveys tension or suspense.

Pervasive use of dramatic glissandi performed by wind instruments.


Engine Sounds

Sounds of vehicle engines, including revving and acceleration.

Tire Screeching

Sounds of tires skidding or losing traction.

Vehicle Movement

General sounds associated with a vehicle in motion.

Sounds associated with vehicles, including engines and tires.


Vocal Percussion

Rhythmic and percussive sounds created using the human voice.

Beatboxing

Vocal technique mimicking drum machines and percussion using mouth, lips, tongue, and voice.

Rhythmic Syllables

Use of specific vocal sounds or syllables to create rhythmic patterns.

Rhythmic and percussive sounds produced using the human voice.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Acoustic Strumming

Prominent use of acoustic guitar strumming patterns.

Male Vocals

Features male lead vocals.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter

Overall musical style aligns with folk or singer-songwriter genres.

Music characterized by acoustic guitar strumming and male vocals in a folk or singer-songwriter style.


Metal Genre

Characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, and aggressive vocals.

Heavy Instrumentation

Features distorted electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums.

Fast Drumming

Includes rapid double bass drumming and blast beats.

Harsh Vocals

Features screaming or growling vocal techniques.

Distorted Guitars

Guitars have a thick, distorted tone.

High-energy, aggressive metal music with distorted guitars, heavy drumming, and harsh vocals.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of pads and evolving sounds to create mood.

Sequenced/Arpeggiated Synths

Repetitive melodic or rhythmic patterns generated by synths.

Music primarily created with synthesizers and electronic production techniques.


Whip Crack Sound Effect

A sharp, percussive sound effect resembling a whip crack or snap.

Recurring sharp percussive sound effect resembling a whip crack


Brass Instruments

Presence of brass instruments like trumpet or trombone.

Woodwind Instruments

Presence of woodwind instruments like clarinet, oboe, or flute.

Orchestral/Classical Style

Musical style consistent with orchestral or classical arrangements.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear melodic lines often carried by wind instruments.

Prominent use of orchestral wind instruments (brass and woodwinds) playing melodic content in an orchestral or classical style.


Electronic Pads

Primary use of synthesized pad sounds creating sustained textures.

Sustained Tones

Music features long-held notes, chords, or drones.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating an immersive mood or environment through sound.

Evolving Textures

Sound elements change and develop gradually over time.

Ambient electronic music featuring sustained, evolving pads and atmospheric textures


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, characteristic of dance genres.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

A steady kick drum on every beat of the measure (1, 2, 3, 4).

Synthesizer Focus

Primary melodic, harmonic, and bass elements are generated by synthesizers.

Fast Tempo

Music is played at a rapid pace, typical of high-energy dance music.

Driving electronic music with four-on-the-floor beat, synth-based melodies and basslines, and fast tempo.


Orchestral Strings

Primary instrumentation consists of orchestral string sections (violins, violas, cellos, basses).

Cinematic Style

Music composed and arranged in a style typical of film scores, designed to evoke atmosphere and emotion.

Dramatic/Emotional Tone

Music conveys a strong sense of drama, tension, or deep emotion through harmony, melody, and dynamics.

Absence of Percussion

Lack of prominent rhythmic percussion instruments or strong rhythmic patterns.

Orchestral arrangement, prominent strings, dramatic/emotional tone, cinematic style.


Sustained Tones

Long-held, continuous musical notes or sounds.

Resonance

Sounds characterized by significant ringing, sustain, and harmonic richness.

Singing Bowls/Gongs

Timbre and sound characteristics strongly suggest instruments like singing bowls, gongs, or large resonant chimes.

Ambient/Meditative

Overall musical style and mood are calm, atmospheric, and conducive to meditation or relaxation.

Lack of Strong Rhythm/Melody

Absence of prominent rhythmic patterns or distinct melodic lines.

Music featuring sustained, resonant tones, often from instruments like singing bowls, creating a calm, ambient, or meditative atmosphere.


Electronic Drum Programming

Rhythmic foundation created using drum machines or software, featuring distinct electronic percussion sounds.

Synthesizer-based Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, pads, and other musical textures.

Dance Music Rhythms

Repetitive rhythmic patterns characteristic of dance music genres, often featuring a strong kick drum pulse.

Consistent Dance Tempo

Tempos generally fall within a range suitable for dance music, typically between 120 and 135 BPM.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring programmed drums, synthesizers, and dance-oriented rhythms and tempos.


Prominent Clarinet

Clarinet is a leading instrument, often playing the main melody.

Woodwind Ensemble

Multiple woodwind instruments playing together or in sequence.

Circus/Cartoon Style

Musical style evokes circus, cartoon, or theatrical music with lively melodies and instrumentation.

Fast Melodic Passages

Presence of rapid runs or arpeggios in the melodic lines.

Prominent woodwind instrumentation, particularly clarinets, used in a lively, theatrical style.


Sharp Percussive Snap

A distinct, high-frequency percussive sound effect with a sharp attack, similar to a whip crack or snap.

Triple Occurrence Pattern

The sharp percussive snap consistently appears in clusters of three.

Recurring Sound Motif

The sharp percussive snap serves as a repeated sonic element throughout.

Consistent presence of a sharp percussive snap sound effect, often in groups of three, functioning as a recurring sonic motif.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often providing melodic or rhythmic foundation.

Male Vocals

Singing or rapping is predominantly performed by male vocalists.

Latin/Mediterranean Influence

Musical elements characteristic of Latin or Mediterranean styles, including melodies, rhythms, and instrumentation.

Music featuring prominent acoustic guitar, often with Latin or Mediterranean melodic and rhythmic characteristics, across various tempos and styles.


Guitar

Musical content centered around the guitar.

Varied Guitar Performance

Application of diverse playing techniques and tonal qualities on the guitar.

Music primarily featuring guitar across various styles and techniques.


Percussion Instruments

Use of various percussion instruments.

Rhythmic Patterns

Focus on distinct rhythmic figures.

Non-Drum Kit Percussion

Instruments are auxiliary percussion, not a standard drum kit.

Metallic Percussion

Includes sounds from metal instruments like bells and triangles.

Wooden Percussion

Includes sounds from wood instruments like blocks and scraped surfaces.

Rhythmic patterns played by various percussion instruments, including metallic and wooden sounds.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine patterns, often with prominent kick and snare.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Upbeat Tempo

Music is generally fast-paced and energetic.

Dance Rhythm

Rhythmic structure designed for dancing, typically with a strong pulse.

Upbeat electronic music featuring programmed drums, synthesizers, and dance-oriented rhythms.


Balkan/Klezmer Folk Music

Traditional folk music style originating from the Balkan region or Eastern European Jewish traditions.

Accordion/Reed Instruments

Prominent use of accordion, clarinet, or similar instruments playing lead melodies.

Ornamented Melodies

Melodies characterized by extensive use of trills, turns, and other rapid embellishments.

Fast Tempo

Music performed at a rapid pace, suitable for dancing.

Balkan/Klezmer folk music featuring fast tempos, ornamented melodies, and prominent accordion/reed instrumentation.


Wind Instruments

Predominant use of wind instruments, particularly those sounding like clarinet or saxophone.

Ornamented Melodies

Melodies feature extensive use of trills, fast runs, and expressive, virtuosic phrasing.

Balkan/Klezmer Style

Musical characteristics strongly align with traditional Balkan or Klezmer folk music genres.

Predominant wind instrumentation playing highly ornamented, virtuosic melodies characteristic of Balkan/Klezmer folk music.


Sustained Pads

Long, evolving synthesized or processed sounds forming a harmonic or textural layer.

Atmospheric Texture

Sounds designed to create a mood or environment, often using sustained elements.

Synthesizer Timbres

Use of synthesized sounds, particularly for the sustained elements.

Use of long, evolving sounds creating an atmospheric or textural layer.


Bell Timbre

Resonant, metallic sound characteristic of bells, chimes, or similar instruments.

Melodic Percussion

Percussive sounds used to carry melodic lines.

Consistent presence of resonant, metallic timbres resembling bells, chimes, or mallet percussion.


Acoustic Strings

Prominent use of acoustic string instruments such as violins, violas, and cellos.

Woodwind Instruments

Inclusion of woodwind instruments like flutes or clarinets.

Dramatic/Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a strong emotional tone, often dramatic, melancholic, or introspective.

Classical/Orchestral Style

Musical style reminiscent of classical music or film scores, utilizing acoustic ensemble textures.

Music characterized by acoustic string and woodwind instrumentation, creating a dramatic or melancholic atmosphere.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and rhythmic patterns.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation, often centered on the kick drum.

Synthesized Sounds

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

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Four-on-the-floor

Consistent kick drum on every beat (quarter notes).

Driving electronic rhythms, synthesized sounds, repetitive structures, suitable for dancing.


Low Frequency Drone

Continuous, low-pitched sound texture.

Sustained Tones

Musical notes held for extended durations.

Minimal Melodic/Rhythmic Content

Focus on texture and pitch rather than distinct melodic or rhythmic figures.


Distorted Electric Guitars

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

Fast-Paced Drumming

Rapid drumming with frequent use of double bass pedal and fast cymbal patterns.

Aggressive Vocal Style

Vocal delivery characterized by shouting, screaming, or growling.

High Energy Performance

Overall musical intensity and driving rhythm creating a high-energy feel.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, fast drums, aggressive vocals, and high energy.


Hand Drumming

Music primarily featuring drums played with hands.

Conga Drums

Prominent use of conga-like hand drums.

Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Intricate and layered rhythmic figures played by percussion.

Percussion Ensemble

Music centered entirely or almost entirely on percussion instruments.

Music centered on hand drums, featuring complex rhythmic patterns and interplay between multiple percussion instruments.


String Ensemble

Multiple orchestral string instruments playing together.

Low Strings

Prominent use of cello and/or double bass.

Sustained String Notes

Long, held notes played by string instruments, often with vibrato.

Pizzicato Strings

String instruments playing by plucking the strings.

Dominant use of orchestral string instruments including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, employing techniques like sustained notes, vibrato, and pizzicato.


Sustained Tones

Long-held musical notes or sounds.

Drone Texture

Continuous or repeating sound providing a harmonic or textural foundation.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on timbre and texture to create an immersive environment.

Synthesized/Processed Audio

Sounds likely generated or heavily modified using electronic means.

Use of sustained, often synthesized sounds creating atmospheric or drone-like textures.


Ambient Texture

Sustained, evolving soundscapes without prominent rhythm or melody.

Drone Elements

Presence of long, held tones or chords providing a harmonic foundation.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth or similar sounds creating a spacious mood.

Slow Evolution

Gradual changes in texture, harmony, or timbre over time.

Sustained, atmospheric textures with drone qualities and slow evolution.


String Instruments

Use of string instruments, both acoustic and synthesized/sampled.

Sustained Notes

String instruments playing long, held notes.

Vibrato

Expressive pitch modulation on sustained string notes.

Portamento/Slide

Sliding between notes on string instruments.

String instruments playing sustained, expressive notes with vibrato and occasional portamento.


Prominent Wind Instrument

A wind instrument, primarily a flute or similar, serves as a central musical element.

Flute Melody

A flute or similar instrument performs a distinct melodic or atmospheric line.

Modern Beat/Production

Rhythmic and production elements often align with modern electronic or hip-hop/R&B styles.

Music centered around a wind instrument, typically a flute, frequently combined with modern rhythmic production.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, layered electronic textures, often with slow attack and decay.

Ambient Textures

Focus on atmospheric soundscapes, lacking strong rhythmic or melodic elements.

Electronic Drones

Long, sustained electronic tones, often low-frequency.

Slow Timbral/Harmonic Movement

Sounds evolve slowly over time in timbre or harmonic content.

Sustained, evolving electronic sounds creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or strummed gently.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals are consistently male.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Overall musical style aligns with acoustic-driven folk or singer-songwriter genres.

Slow Tempo

Music generally maintains a slow to moderate pace.

Acoustic instrumentation, male vocals, slow tempo, folk/singer-songwriter style, often melancholic mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythms

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic patterns.

Wobble Bass

Modulated or filtered bass sound with a distinctive oscillating texture.

Syncopated Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns emphasizing off-beat accents.

Electronic music production with focus on synthesized bass and driving, often syncopated, rhythms including wobble bass textures.


Low Brass Signal

Low-pitched brass instrument sounds, often with glissandi, resembling foghorns or warning signals.

Low Frequency Drone

Sustained, continuous low-frequency tone or rumble.

Alternating low frequency sustained sounds, including brass signals and continuous drones.


Environmental Sounds

Natural or man-made ambient noises (water, wind, vehicles).

Crowd/Live Event Sounds

Human sounds from gatherings (speech, cheering, applause).

Sparse Musical Elements

Occasional presence of instruments or vocals, not forming continuous music.

Mix of environmental sounds, crowd noise, and live event atmosphere.


Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Genre characterized by electronic instrumentation, repetitive rhythmic structures, and often designed for dancing.

Synth Bass

Prominent bassline produced by a synthesizer, providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat (1, 2, 3, 4), typical of many dance music subgenres.

Upbeat Tempo

Music played at a relatively fast pace, contributing to an energetic feel.

Drum Machine

Use of electronic or sampled percussion sounds, often programmed in repetitive patterns.

Electronic dance music with driving four-on-the-floor rhythm, prominent synth bass, and electronic percussion.


Vinyl Scratching

Sound of a record being moved back and forth on a turntable.

Sample Manipulation

Pre-recorded audio, often vocal, being altered rhythmically or tonally.

Electronic Tones

Simple, sustained electronic sounds.

Audio manipulation using turntables, primarily scratching and sample playback.


Sustained Tones

Notes or sounds held for extended durations.

Atmospheric Pads/Drones

Long, evolving background textures or low-frequency tones.

Bowed/Plucked Strings

String instruments playing held notes with vibrato.

Filtered/Processed Sounds

Sounds modified with effects like a resonant filter or 'wah'.

Piano

Sustained notes played on a piano.

Airy/Wind-like Sounds

Sounds with a breathy or airy quality, often held.

Music characterized by the use of sustained notes and tones, often creating atmospheric textures.


Prominent Melody

A clear, easily discernible melodic line is central to the music.

Instrumental Lead

The main melody is typically carried by a lead instrument rather than vocals.

Melodic Hook

The melody often has a memorable or 'hooky' quality.

Music characterized by a prominent, often catchy, instrumental melody.


Audio Distortion

Signal clipping or saturation causing waveform alteration and harmonic distortion.

Noise Interference

Presence of unwanted random or patterned sounds like static.

Presence of significant audio artifacts including distortion, clipping, and noise interference.


Piano Lead

Piano is the primary and dominant instrument.

Rapid Piano Figures

Frequent use of fast arpeggios, scales, and rapid melodic runs on the piano.

Chromaticism

Presence of chromatic notes and complex harmonic movement.

Sparse Instrumentation

Absence of drums or prominent bass guitar, focusing on melodic instruments.

Energetic Mood

Overall feel is lively, bright, and often dramatic or whimsical.

Piano-centric, rapid arpeggios and runs, chromatic harmony, energetic mood, minimal rhythm section.


Instrumental Vibrato

Prominent use of pitch modulation (vibrato) on sustained or melodic notes.

Acoustic Lead Instruments

Focus on acoustic instruments playing the primary melodic or harmonic lines.

Solo/Small Section Focus

Emphasis on a single instrument or a small group playing the main musical idea.

Expressive vibrato applied to prominent acoustic instrument parts.


DJ Scratching

Manipulation of vinyl records on turntables to create percussive and textural sounds.

Turntablism Techniques

Musical techniques involving the use of turntables and a mixer as an instrument.

Electronic Music Production

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

Use of DJ scratching and turntablism techniques, often within an electronic music context.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitar sound with heavy distortion effect.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive, driving melodic or rhythmic patterns played on electric guitar.

Guitar Solos

Expressive, often virtuosic, melodic passages played on electric guitar.

Hard Rock Music

Genre characterized by distorted guitars, strong rhythms, and often featuring riffs and solos.

Guitar-centric hard rock music featuring distorted electric guitars, driving riffs, and expressive solos.


Electronic Synthesis

Music primarily created using electronic synthesizers.

Ambient Soundscape

Focus on creating atmospheric textures and mood rather than traditional melody/rhythm.

Sustained Tones/Pads

Use of long, evolving, or sustained synthesizer sounds.

Spatial Effects

Application of effects like reverb and delay to create a sense of space.

Electronic synthesis creating atmospheric, sustained soundscapes with spatial effects.


Low Brass Instruments

Prominent use of instruments sounding like trombones or euphoniums.

Glissandi

Frequent sliding between notes.

Plunger Mute

Use of a mute to create a 'wah-wah' or vocalized effect.

Comedic/Cartoon Style

Musical techniques characteristic of cartoon or comedic sound effects.

Low brass instrumentation, glissandi, plunger mute effects, comedic/cartoon musical style.


Heavy Bassline

Prominent, often distorted or sub-heavy, low-frequency foundation.

Hip-Hop/Trap Drums

Rhythmic patterns and sounds characteristic of hip-hop and trap music, including strong kicks, snares, and hi-hats.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, programmed beats, and electronic effects.

Music characterized by heavy bass, electronic production, and hip-hop/trap rhythmic elements.


High Tempo

Music played at a very fast pace.

Driving Electronic Beat

Dominant, repetitive, four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern with electronic percussion.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, bass, and textures.

Aggressive Sound

Intense, driving, and sometimes distorted sound quality creating an aggressive feel.

High-tempo electronic music with driving beats and aggressive synthesized sounds.


Drones

Sustained, continuous tones or clusters forming a harmonic or textural foundation.

Ambient Textures

Focus on creating atmosphere and mood through layered sounds rather than distinct melodies or rhythms.

Electronic Soundscapes

Sounds primarily generated or processed electronically, creating pads, textures, and effects.

Lack of Rhythmic Focus

Absence of a prominent, driving beat or clear rhythmic pattern.

Dark/Mysterious Mood

Overall feeling is often unsettling, tense, or mysterious.

Atmospheric electronic soundscapes featuring drones and sustained textures, lacking strong rhythmic elements, often conveying a dark or mysterious mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Dominant playing technique involves plucking individual strings.

Melodic Guitar

Guitar plays prominent melodic lines.

Instrumental Acoustic

Music is primarily instrumental, focusing on acoustic guitar performance.

Instrumental acoustic guitar music featuring fingerpicking and melodic playing.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

High-Energy Drumming

Fast and powerful drum patterns, frequently featuring double bass drumming and strong snare hits.

Aggressive Musical Tone

Overall sound is intense, loud, and often features aggressive vocal or instrumental delivery.

Rock Music

The musical style aligns with characteristics of rock music, particularly harder subgenres.

High-energy rock music characterized by distorted guitars and powerful drumming.


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation relies heavily on synthesizers for melodies, pads, and bass.

Steady Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, driving beat suitable for dancing or background.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth patterns.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained synth pads creating an atmospheric or melancholic mood.

Electronic music production, primary use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and bass, consistent rhythmic pulse, often includes arpeggiated patterns.


Latin Percussion

Features prominent use of Latin percussion instruments like congas, timbales, and guiro.

Brass Section

Includes a strong brass section, primarily trumpets, playing melodic and rhythmic figures.

Piano Montuno

Contains repeating rhythmic and melodic piano patterns characteristic of Latin music.

Salsa/Mambo Rhythm

Characterized by syncopated, driving, and danceable rhythmic patterns.

Energetic, brass-led, percussion-driven dance music with syncopated rhythms and piano montunos.


Low Frequency Presence

Significant musical energy and content consistently present in the lower frequency range.

Consistent prominent low frequency content providing a musical foundation.


Jazz Ensemble

Features a small group of instruments typical of jazz, including saxophone, piano, upright bass, and drums.

Swing Rhythm

Consistent rhythmic feel with swung eighth notes and a walking bass line.

Jazz Piano

Piano playing with characteristic jazz voicings, rhythms, and often improvisational elements.

Upright Bass

Prominent upright bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation, often with walking bass lines.

Saxophone Lead

Saxophone frequently featured playing melodies or improvising.

Small jazz ensemble featuring saxophone, piano, upright bass, and drums, playing with a consistent swing rhythm.


Acoustic String Instruments

Prominent use of acoustic instruments like guitar or ukulele.

Plucked Strings

Musical notes produced by plucking strings.

Acoustic Pop/Folk

Genre characteristics of acoustic pop or folk music.

Simple Arrangement

Music features relatively few instrumental layers.

Acoustic music featuring plucked string instruments, often with a pop or folk feel.


Drones

Sustained or slowly evolving tones.

Electronic Synthesis

Sounds created or processed electronically.

Filtering and Modulation

Shaping sound timbre and movement using filters and modulation effects.

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmosphere and texture over traditional melody or rhythm.

Atmospheric electronic music using sustained tones, filtering, and textural elements.


Bowed String Instruments

Music produced using bowed string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, or double basses.

Sustained Notes

Musical passages characterized by notes held for extended durations.

String Drones

Sustained notes played by string instruments, forming a continuous harmonic or textural foundation.

Resonant Texture

Focus on the rich, vibrating quality of the sustained string sounds.

Music featuring sustained, bowed string instrument sounds, creating resonant textures and drones.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, reflective, or melancholic.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter

Musical style aligns with folk or singer-songwriter genres.

Acoustic guitar-centric music with a melancholic or reflective mood, characteristic of folk or singer-songwriter styles.


Jazz Instrumentation

Features acoustic instruments typical of a jazz ensemble, including piano, upright bass, and drums.

Jazz Harmony

Utilizes chord voicings and progressions characteristic of jazz music.

Acoustic Ensemble

Music performed by acoustic instruments rather than electronic or synthesized sounds.

Moderate Tempo

Music generally performed at a moderate pace.

Acoustic ensemble performance in a jazz style, featuring piano, bass, and drums, with characteristic jazz harmony.


Bowed Low String Instrument

Instrument played with a bow, producing low-pitched tones (e.g., cello, double bass).

Sustained Notes

Notes are held for relatively long durations.

Expressive Techniques

Use of vibrato and slides (portamento) between notes.

Melodic Content

The instrument plays distinct melodic lines.

Solo bowed low string instrument playing expressive melodies.


Sustained Pads

Use of long, sustained synthesizer or orchestral sounds creating a harmonic or atmospheric layer.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a specific mood or sonic environment through layered sounds and textures.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence or very subtle presence of percussive elements or strong rhythmic patterns.

Ambient Style

Music characterized by its atmospheric nature, lack of traditional structure, and focus on mood over melody or rhythm.

Ambient music style featuring sustained pads and atmospheric textures with minimal rhythmic elements.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Melodies

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic and harmonic content.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally moderate to fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Retro Synth Sound

Inclusion of synthesizer sounds reminiscent of older electronic music or chiptune.

Dance Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of electronic dance music genres.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers and electronic drums, with an upbeat tempo and a blend of modern dance rhythms and retro synth sounds.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and patterns.

Repetitive Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns are highly repetitive and loop-based.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every quarter note, common in house and techno.

Prominent Hi-Hats

Clearly audible and active hi-hat patterns within the beats.

Harsh Noise

Interspersed segments of loud, distorted, non-musical noise.

Repetitive electronic drum machine rhythms, often with a four-on-the-floor kick and prominent hi-hats, contrasted with segments of harsh, distorted noise.


Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating mood and environment through texture rather than melody or rhythm.

Drone

Sustained, often low-frequency tones forming a harmonic base.

Suspenseful Mood

Musical elements creating a sense of tension, anticipation, or unease.

Synthesized Textures

Use of synthesizers for pads, evolving textures, and effects.

Atmospheric soundscapes utilizing drones and synthesized textures to create suspenseful moods.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music primarily created using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the main source for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Drum Machine Rhythms

Percussion is provided by electronic drum machines, often with programmed patterns.

Repetitive Structures

Features repeating musical phrases, rhythms, or loops.

Music produced using electronic instruments, featuring synthesizers and drum machine rhythms with repetitive structures.


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars playing riffs and power chords.

Heavy Drumming

Driving, powerful drum patterns often featuring double bass drumming and strong snare hits.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a consistently high speed (BPM).

Electric Bass

Underlying rhythmic and harmonic foundation provided by an electric bass guitar.

High tempo, distorted guitars, heavy drums, electric bass characteristic of fast-paced metal music.


Singing Bowls

Resonant, sustained tones produced by striking or rubbing metal bowls.

String Plucking

Melodic or harmonic plucking of a string instrument.

Sustained Tones

Long-lasting, resonant musical notes or drones.

Calm Atmosphere

Non-percussive, resonant sounds creating a peaceful mood.

Resonant sustained tones from singing bowls and other sources creating a calm atmosphere.


Drone

Sustained or slowly evolving tones providing a harmonic or textural foundation.

Ambient Texture

Emphasis on atmospheric sound design and texture over traditional melody or rhythm.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained, layered synthesized sounds.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of a discernible beat or rhythmic pattern.

Ambient, atmospheric soundscapes featuring sustained tones, drones, and synthesized textures without discernible rhythm.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

All musical elements generated by synthesizers.

Ambient Synth Textures

Slow, evolving, atmospheric synthesizer pads and sounds.

Driving Electronic Rhythms

Up-tempo beats, synth bass, and arpeggiated synths characteristic of electronic dance music.

Music created solely with synthesizers, encompassing both ambient and driving rhythmic styles.


Acoustic Wind Instruments

Presence of acoustic brass and woodwind instruments.

Sustained Tones

Musical notes are held for extended durations.

Low Frequency Emphasis

Prominent presence of low-pitched sounds, likely from low brass or woodwinds.

Atmospheric Texture

Music creates a sustained, ambient, or drone-like background.

Sustained tones from acoustic wind instruments, emphasizing low frequencies, creating an atmospheric texture.


Bells and Chimes

Sounds produced by striking resonant metallic or glass objects, including various types of bells and chimes.

Resonant Timbre

Sounds characterized by significant sustain and ringing after the initial attack.

Tuned Percussion

Percussion instruments that produce distinct musical pitches, often used melodically or harmonically.

Music primarily featuring resonant, tuned percussion instruments like bells and chimes.


Reedy Lead Instrument

Prominent melodic lines played by a reedy wind instrument, likely clarinet or zurna.

Melodic Ornamentation

Extensive use of trills, vibrato, and rapid runs in the melodic lines.

Balkan/Eastern European folk music featuring reedy lead instruments, complex ornamentation, and driving rhythms.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

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

Electronic Drums

Rhythms generated by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Dance Rhythms

Driving, often repetitive rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Ambient Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer textures.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, encompassing rhythmic and atmospheric styles.


Clarinet Lead

Melodic lines played by a clarinet or similar reed instrument.

Klezmer/Balkan Style

Musical style featuring expressive melodies, ornamentation, and rhythms common in Klezmer or Balkan folk music.

Percussion Accompaniment

Rhythmic support provided by percussion instruments, often accompanying faster melodic passages.

Clarinet-led melodies with strong Klezmer/Balkan folk characteristics.


Indian Classical Music

Music genre originating from the Indian subcontinent.

Melodic Improvisation

Extensive melodic exploration based on a Raga framework.

Drone Accompaniment

Continuous background tone providing harmonic support.

Vocal or String Lead

Primary melodic instrument is either a human voice or a plucked/bowed string instrument.

Indian Classical Music featuring Raga improvisation over a drone.


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced electronically, typically for dancing in clubs or festivals.

Synthesizer Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive bassline generated by a synthesizer.

Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat, characteristic of house and techno.

Electronic Drums

Drum sounds generated by drum machines or synthesizers.

Repetitive Structure

Use of looping musical phrases and patterns.

Electronic dance music with driving rhythms, prominent synth bass, and repetitive structures.


Latin Music

Music characterized by syncopated rhythms, specific percussion, and often prominent brass instrumentation.

Prominent Brass Section

Use of trumpets and potentially trombones as a key melodic and rhythmic component.

Trumpet Melodies/Riffs

Trumpets playing lead melodic lines, harmonic figures, or rhythmic interjections.

Music featuring a prominent brass section, especially trumpets, within a Latin rhythmic framework.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Fingerpicking & Gentle Strumming

Guitar playing style characterized by delicate fingerpicking or soft strumming patterns.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone is calm, reflective, and slightly melancholic.

Gentle Vocals/Spoken Word

Presence of soft, often spoken or gently sung, vocals in some sections.

Acoustic guitar-centric music, featuring fingerpicking or gentle strumming, conveying a calm, melancholic, and introspective mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat, typical of house and techno.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass parts created using synthesizers.

Electronic Drums

Rhythm section primarily using drum machines or electronic samples.

Electronic dance music style with prominent synth bass and four-on-the-floor rhythm.


Hip-Hop Beat

Percussive rhythm often featuring programmed drums.

DJ Scratching

Turntable manipulation creating rhythmic and percussive sounds.

Rap Vocals

Spoken or chanted rhythmic delivery of lyrics.

Sampling

Use of pre-recorded audio elements integrated into the track.

Hip-Hop music characterized by programmed beats, DJ scratching, and rap vocals.


String Instruments

Prominent use of string instruments, including bowed and potentially synthesized types.

Sustained String Textures

Strings frequently play long, sustained notes or chords creating pads or atmospheric layers.

Cinematic/Dramatic Mood

The string arrangements often contribute to a dramatic, melancholic, or film-score-like atmosphere.

Acoustic/Orchestral Strings

Sounds characteristic of traditional acoustic bowed string ensembles.

Electronic/Processed Strings

Presence of synthesized or heavily processed string sounds alongside acoustic ones.

Music centered around string instrumentation, utilizing sustained textures to create a dramatic or atmospheric mood, featuring both acoustic and electronic timbres.


Wind Instrument Timbre

Characteristic sound of a flute or similar wind instrument.

Melodic Phrasing

Playing of distinct musical phrases with clear pitch and rhythm.

Sustained Tones/Drones

Long, held notes or breathy sounds providing a continuous texture.

Percussive/Breathy Techniques

Use of breath sounds, key clicks, or short, sharp notes for rhythmic or textural effect.

Wind instrument timbre, utilizing melodic phrases, sustained tones, and percussive/breathy sounds.


Synth Pads

Sustained synthetic textures providing harmonic and atmospheric background.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic elements produced by drum machines or electronic samples.

Atmospheric Mood

Overall emotional tone characterized by spaciousness, depth, or melancholy.

Electronic Production

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

Atmospheric electronic soundscapes with prominent synth pads and electronic rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or lightly strummed.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Primary use of acoustic or acoustic-sounding instruments.

Mellow Atmosphere

Overall relaxed, calm, or introspective mood.

Jazz/Folk Influence

Stylistic elements drawing from jazz and folk music traditions.

Bass Guitar

Underpinning bass guitar providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Drums/Percussion

Subtle or simple drum/percussion patterns, sometimes using brushes.

Music featuring acoustic instruments, primarily guitar, creating a mellow atmosphere with jazz and folk influences.


Drum Machine Rhythms

Programmed electronic percussion patterns.

Synthesized Sounds

Electronic generation of musical tones and textures.

Repetitive Loops

Short, repeating musical phrases or sections.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Driving rhythmic pattern with a kick drum on each quarter note.

Electronic music featuring synthesized sounds, repetitive structures, and prominent programmed rhythms.


Slow Tempo

Music is consistently slow-paced.

Sustained Synth Pads

Primary musical texture is created by long, evolving synthetic sounds.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating a broad, immersive sonic environment.

Melancholic/Epic Mood

Emotional tone is consistently dramatic, ranging from sad to grand.

Slow tempo music featuring prominent, sustained synth pads creating a melancholic or epic atmosphere.


Fast Tempo

High beats per minute, creating a sense of speed and energy.

Electronic Drums

Rhythms produced by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Breakbeat/Jungle Rhythm

Syncopated drum patterns often featuring complex hi-hats and off-beat snares, characteristic of breakbeat, jungle, and drum and bass genres.

Synthesizer Use

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

High-tempo electronic music featuring breakbeat-style rhythms and synthesized sounds.


Piano Music

Music primarily performed on the piano.

Classical/Romantic Style

Harmonic and melodic language characteristic of classical or romantic era piano music.

Expressive Performance

Performance style emphasizing dynamics and phrasing for emotional expression.

Piano music in a classical or romantic style, often expressive and reflective.


Solo Piano

Music primarily featuring a single piano as the main instrument.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone characterized by sadness, reflection, or melancholy.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow pace.

Contemporary Classical Piano

Stylistic elements resembling modern classical piano compositions, focusing on melody and harmony.

Solo piano music, slow tempo, melancholic emotional tone, contemporary classical style.


Arpeggios

Musical pattern where notes of a chord are played in sequence.

Electronic Music

Music produced using synthesizers and electronic instruments.

Piano

Acoustic or digital piano instrumentation.

Upbeat Tempo

Relatively fast or medium-fast rhythmic pace.

Consistent use of arpeggiated figures as a primary musical element.


Instrumental Soloing

Prominent melodic or improvisational lead lines played by instruments like saxophone, electric guitar, or brass.

Acoustic Guitar Fingerstyle

Specific technique of playing acoustic guitar melodies and accompaniment simultaneously using fingers.

Vibrato Technique

Use of pitch modulation on sustained notes in instrumental performances (e.g., guitar, brass).

Processed Audio Effects

Application of effects like distortion or filtering to instruments or vocals.

Individual instruments or vocals performing prominent, often soloistic or characteristic, musical lines.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Prominent Bassline

A noticeable and often complex bass part.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a high speed (BPM).

Syncopated Drum Rhythms

Drum patterns featuring off-beat accents or complex subdivisions, often breakbeat-like.

Electronic music characterized by prominent basslines and syncopated, often breakbeat-style drum patterns, typically at fast tempos.


Electronic Drums

Synthesized or sampled drum sounds providing the rhythmic foundation.

Breakbeat Rhythm

Syncopated drum patterns often derived from sampled drum breaks.

DJ Scratching

Sound effect produced by manipulating audio playback, typically vinyl.

Electronic music production utilizing breakbeat rhythms and DJ scratching techniques.


Electronic Production

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

Rhythmic Emphasis

Strong focus on a consistent beat and rhythmic basslines.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, bass, and rhythmic elements.

Electronic Dance Music

Music belonging to the EDM genre, suitable for dancing.

Electronic music with synth-based instrumentation and strong rhythmic drive, characteristic of house and techno genres.


String Arrangement

Music prominently featuring orchestral or synthesized strings.

Cinematic/Dramatic Mood

Overall emotional tone is epic, dramatic, or melancholic, suitable for film scores.

Sustained String Textures

Use of long, held notes or legato melodies in the string parts.

Rhythmic String Patterns

Strings used to create rhythmic drive or pulsing textures.

Music centered around string arrangements, conveying a cinematic or dramatic mood through sustained textures and rhythmic patterns.


Drumming

Rhythmic patterns played on drums, including kick, snare, and cymbals.

Drum Fills

Short, often complex rhythmic breaks or transitions played on the drum kit.

Acoustic Drums

Sounds characteristic of live, non-electronic drum kits.

Music centered around rhythmic percussion, primarily drums


Driving Electronic Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat, often four-on-the-floor.

Prominent Synth Bass

Heavy, often repetitive synthesizer bassline.

Synthesizer Lead/Melody

Use of synthesizers for melodic or arpeggiated lines.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Electronic music characterized by driving rhythms, prominent synth bass, and synthesizer melodies.


Groovy Bassline

Prominent, often syncopated or walking bassline providing rhythmic drive.

Dance Rhythm

Upbeat drum patterns suitable for dancing, often with a strong kick drum.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Funk/House Influence

Genre characteristics combining funk basslines with house rhythms and electronic sounds.

Music featuring a strong, often groovy bassline and a dance-oriented rhythm, typically produced electronically.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Patterns

Music built on looping or repeating rhythmic and melodic phrases.

Synthesizer Sounds

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

Electronic Percussion

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds, often forming a steady beat.

Electronic music featuring synthesized sounds and electronic percussion, characterized by repetitive structures.


Electronic Beat

Driving rhythm section primarily featuring electronic drums, often with a four-on-the-floor kick pattern.

Synthesizer Focus

Extensive use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, pads, and other textures.

Upbeat Tempo

Consistent fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Music produced electronically with synthesizers and driving, upbeat electronic beats.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or gently strummed.

Calm/Reflective Mood

Overall atmosphere is introspective, calm, or slightly melancholic.

Moderate Tempo

Pace is generally relaxed, not fast or highly energetic.

Minimal Percussion

Absence of heavy or driving drum beats; percussion is light or absent.

Acoustic instrumentation, calm reflective mood, moderate tempo, minimal percussion


Bells

Sounds produced by striking resonant metal objects, including handbells, church bells, tubular bells, and carillon.

Pitched Percussion

Percussion instruments capable of producing specific musical pitches, such as glockenspiel or xylophone.

Resonant Struck Instruments

Instruments producing sound by being struck, characterized by a clear, sustained, and often metallic or crystalline tone.

Music featuring instruments that produce sound by being struck, resulting in resonant, often metallic or crystalline tones, including various types of bells and pitched percussion.

Bell-like Timbres and Pitched Percussion


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often rhythmic or groovy bass part driving the music.

Four-on-the-floor Kick

Consistent kick drum pattern on every beat.

Dance Tempo

Music played at a tempo suitable for dancing.

Rhythmic electronic music with prominent bass and drum machine patterns suitable for dancing.


Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of high-gain, distorted electric guitars, often playing fast riffs or power chords.

Fast Drumming

Rapid drum patterns, frequently featuring double bass drumming or fast snare/cymbal work.

Aggressive Tone

Overall musical character is intense, energetic, and often features a heavy or dark mood.

Music exhibiting characteristics of heavy metal genres, including distorted guitars, fast drumming, and an aggressive tone.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthetic sounds providing atmospheric texture.

Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, samplers, and electronic processing.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating mood and space through sound design and sustained elements.

Pervasive use of sustained, evolving synthetic sounds for atmosphere and texture.


House/Techno Genre

Electronic dance music style with a strong emphasis on rhythm and repetitive structures.

4/4 Rhythm

Steady, driving four-on-the-floor beat.

Synth Bass

Electronic bass sounds providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Repetitive Structure

Musical patterns and phrases that repeat frequently.

Driving electronic dance music characterized by a steady 4/4 beat, synth bass, and repetitive patterns.


Fast Tempo

Music characterized by a high number of beats per minute, creating a sense of urgency and energy.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Primary use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, basslines, and pads.

Driving Rhythmic Pattern

A strong, repetitive beat often featuring prominent kick drums and hi-hats that propels the music forward.

High-energy electronic music with fast tempo, synthesized sounds, and driving rhythmic patterns.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat.

Repetitive electronic drums

Looping patterns of hi-hats, claps, and snares from drum machines.

Synthesized sounds

Use of synthesizers for basslines and melodic elements.

Loop-based structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic and melodic phrases.

Vocal samples/spoken word

Inclusion of short vocal snippets or spoken phrases, often looped.

Driving four-on-the-floor beat, repetitive electronic rhythms, synthesized elements, loop-based structure.


Distorted Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with high gain distortion.

Heavy Drums

Driving, powerful drum beats with strong kick and snare.

Rock/Metal Genre

Overall musical style consistent with rock or metal music.

High Energy

Fast to mid-tempo with intense instrumentation.

High energy rock/metal featuring distorted guitars and heavy drums.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars.

Drums

Driving drum rhythm section.

Bass Guitar

Underlying bass guitar providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Distorted Guitar

Electric guitars frequently feature distortion effects.

Rock Music

Music characterized by electric guitars, bass, and drums, often with distortion.

Energetic music featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums, with prominent distorted guitar tones.


DJ Scratching

Manipulation of a sound source on a turntable to create rhythmic and percussive effects.

Turntablism Technique

Performance technique using turntables as musical instruments.

Vinyl Manipulation Sounds

Audio artifacts and sounds characteristic of manipulating vinyl records on a turntable.

Manipulation of sound sources on turntables to create rhythmic and percussive effects.


Heavy Percussion

Prominent, impactful, and often low-pitched drum sounds.

Driving Rhythms

Repetitive and energetic rhythmic patterns forming the core of the music.

Tribal/Martial Drumming

Percussion style reminiscent of tribal or martial drumming, often featuring large drums.

Cinematic/Trailer Style

Production and musical style commonly used in film trailers or epic scores.

Powerful, driving, often tribal or martial percussion and rhythmic patterns.


Digital Noise

Static, hiss, and other digital artifacts used as primary sonic elements.

Glitches

Short, percussive, often rhythmic disruptions and repetitions of sound.

Experimental Sound Design

Focus on creating unique textures and timbres from processed or non-traditional sources.

Music characterized by the prominent use of digital noise and glitches as core sonic and rhythmic elements.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Music performed using instruments commonly found in a symphony orchestra, such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Classical Music Style

Music adhering to the harmonic, melodic, and structural conventions characteristic of classical composition.

Music characterized by orchestral instrumentation and classical compositional style.


Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Rapid sequential notes from synthesizers.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained background synthesizer textures.

Electronic Production

Music created with electronic instruments and techniques.

Driving Rhythms

Propulsive electronic drum and bass patterns.

Electronic music featuring prominent arpeggiated synthesizers and atmospheric pads.


Fast Electronic Tempo

High beats per minute, characteristic of energetic electronic genres.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Music primarily created using electronic synthesizers and drum machines.

Driving Four-on-the-Floor Rhythm

Consistent kick drum on every beat, providing a strong forward momentum.

Hardcore Electronic Genre

Music aligns with subgenres like Happy Hardcore or Hardcore Techno, featuring fast tempo, synth melodies, and energetic feel.

High tempo electronic music featuring synthesized sounds, driving four-on-the-floor rhythms, and energetic melodies.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables.

Vinyl Noise

Characteristic crackle and surface noise from vinyl records.

Turntablism Techniques

Use of turntables as a musical instrument, including scratching and sample manipulation.

Musical techniques involving the manipulation of turntables and vinyl records, especially scratching.


Epic Orchestral Music

Large-scale instrumental music featuring orchestral ensembles.

Cinematic Score

Music designed to accompany visual media, often evoking grand or dramatic moods.

Prominent Brass

Frequent use of brass instruments for melodies, fanfares, and harmonic support.

Driving Percussion

Use of large drums and timpani to provide rhythmic drive and intensity.

String Sections

Presence of full string sections providing melody, harmony, and texture.

Consistent style of epic, large-scale orchestral music typical of cinematic scores, featuring prominent brass, strings, and driving percussion.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Driving Beat

Consistent, strong rhythmic pulse, typically 4/4.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping or repeating rhythmic patterns forming the foundation.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic synthesizers for percussive or melodic elements.

Consistent electronic drums, driving beat, repetitive rhythmic patterns, synthesized sounds.


String Instruments

Music features string instruments.

Low String Instruments

Focus on lower-pitched string instruments like cello or double bass.

Bowed Strings

Sustained notes played with a bow.

Pizzicato Strings

Rhythmic notes played by plucking the strings.

Music centered around low string instruments, employing both bowing and plucking techniques.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizers

Primary instruments are electronic synthesizers.

Arpeggiated Synths

Recurring patterns of notes played in sequence from a chord using synthesizers.

Synth Pads

Sustained or atmospheric synthesizer sounds providing harmonic texture.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Music creates an ambient or atmospheric mood.


Sustained Sound

Notes or textures held for extended durations.

Slow Attack

Sounds fading in gradually.

Atmospheric Texture

Sound creating a sense of space or mood.

Pad Sound

Sustained, often synthesized sound layer.

Sustained electronic or processed sound with slow attack creating atmospheric texture.


Characteristic Instrumentation

Plucked lutes (Oud), bowed strings (Violin), accordion/keyboard, hand percussion.

Modal Melodic Structure

Melodies follow specific modal systems common in the region, often ornamented.

Energetic Rhythmic Foundation

Driving, often syncopated rhythmic patterns provided by hand percussion.

Traditional Middle Eastern/North African folk style, modal melodies, driving rhythms, characteristic instrumentation.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument.

Guitar Strumming

Acoustic guitar playing technique.

Folk/Acoustic Genre

Musical style.

Guitar Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar playing technique.


Electronic Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sound sources.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent low-frequency elements generated by synthesizers, often rhythmic.

Rhythmic Electronic Patterns

Repetitive drum machine beats and synthesized rhythmic loops.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of sustained synth pads and atmospheric textures.

Electronic music production featuring synthesized sounds, rhythmic patterns, and prominent bass elements.


Synthesized Pads

Sustained, layered synthetic tones forming harmonic textures.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating mood and environment rather than rhythm or melody.

Spaciousness

Sounds possess a sense of depth and space, likely due to effects like reverb.

Atmospheric synthesized pads creating spacious soundscapes.


Slow Tempo

Music played at a very slow pace.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth or string-like sounds creating a background atmosphere.

Minor Key Harmony

Predominant use of minor scales and chords.

Melancholic/Serene Mood

The overall emotional feeling conveyed by the music.

Slow tempo, sustained atmospheric pads, minor key harmony, melancholic or serene mood.


Rhythmic Structure

Presence of a clear pulse or organized rhythmic patterns.

Resonant Timbre

Use of sound sources producing sustained tones or having significant harmonic resonance.

Percussive Elements

Inclusion of sounds providing rhythmic drive through sharp attacks or transient textures.

Music characterized by the combination of rhythmic organization and resonant sound sources.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer textures, often creating atmospheric or cinematic moods.

Electronic Beats

Presence of rhythmic patterns generated by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Music produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sound design techniques.


Slow Pace

The music features a slow tempo.

Reflective Mood

The music evokes a sense of introspection or melancholy.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained sounds and pads creating an ambient feel.

Slow pace and atmospheric textures contribute to a reflective and melancholic mood.


Wind Instruments

Sound produced by air pressure, including brass and woodwinds.

Sustained Tones

Notes held for extended durations.

Glissando/Portamento

Sliding smoothly between pitches.

Dissonance

Clashing or unresolved harmonic intervals.

Brass Instruments

Wind instruments using lip vibration.

Woodwind Instruments

Wind instruments using reeds or air blown across an edge.

Wind instruments, sustained tones, glissandi, dissonance.


Bowed String Instruments

Primary instrumentation consists of bowed string instruments (violins, violas, cellos, basses).

Orchestral/Cinematic Style

Music arranged in a style typical of orchestral or film scores.

Sustained String Textures

Frequent use of long, held notes or chords played by strings to create atmosphere or tension.

Music characterized by prominent use of bowed string instruments, often employing sustained textures in an orchestral or cinematic context.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthetic tones creating atmospheric textures.

Transient Effects

Short, sharp percussive sounds or quick synth stabs.

Ambient Texture

Overall atmospheric, non-rhythmic soundscape.

Sustained synthetic textures, sharp transient effects, atmospheric feel, periods of silence.


String Textures

Use of acoustic or synthesized string sounds.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Consistent emotional tone ranging from melancholic to dramatic or dark.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained string-like sounds used to create atmosphere.

String-based textures (acoustic/synthetic) creating a melancholic, dramatic, or dark atmosphere.


Piano

Prominent use of acoustic piano as a lead or accompanying instrument.

Strings

Inclusion of string instruments (violins, cellos, etc.) providing melody, harmony, or texture.

Classical/Romantic Style

Musical style characterized by melodic focus, tonal harmony, and expressive dynamics, reminiscent of classical or romantic era music.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone often conveying sadness, reflection, or drama.

Music featuring piano and strings, often in a classical or romantic style, with a frequently melancholic mood.


Piano

Primary instrument featured prominently.

Reflective Mood

Music evokes a thoughtful, often melancholic or introspective feeling.

Arpeggiated Piano

Frequent use of broken chords or arpeggios in the piano melodies/accompaniment.

Piano-driven music, often featuring arpeggios, conveying a reflective or melancholic mood.


Ambient Music

Focus on atmosphere and texture over rhythm and structure.

Drones

Sustained tones or chords forming a continuous sound.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of discernible beat or rhythmic pulse.

Evolving Textures

Sounds change and develop gradually over time.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic instruments or synthesis for sound generation.

Ambient, drone-based music featuring sustained, evolving textures and no discernible rhythm.


Electronic Drums

Driving rhythmic foundation provided by synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for basslines, melodies, pads, and effects.

Repetitive Rhythms

Consistent and looping rhythmic patterns forming the core groove.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally moderate to fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Electronic Dance Music

Overall genre characterized by electronic production, rhythmic focus, and synthesized sounds.

Driving electronic rhythms, synthesized instrumentation, repetitive patterns, upbeat tempo.


Ambient Texture

Focus on atmospheric soundscapes and evolving textures.

Drone Tones

Prominent use of sustained, unchanging tones.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of percussive elements or discernible rhythmic structure.

Spatial Effects

Presence of reverb or other effects creating a sense of space.

Electronic Sounds

Sounds appear to be generated or heavily processed electronically.

Ambient music style characterized by sustained tones, atmospheric textures, and lack of rhythm.


Piano Lead

Prominent, often simple and lyrical piano melodies.

String Pads/Arrangement

Use of sustained strings or string-like pads for atmosphere and harmonic support.

Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow overall tempo.

Melancholic/Peaceful Atmosphere

The prevailing emotional tone is calm, reflective, and often melancholic.

Cinematic/Classical Influence

Musical style drawing heavily from cinematic scores or modern classical music.

Slow tempo, piano melodies, string arrangements, melancholic/peaceful atmosphere, cinematic/classical style.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesized Sounds

Primary use of synthesizers and electronic sound generation.

Sound Design Focus

Emphasis on manipulated sounds, textures, and effects rather than traditional melody/harmony.

Heavy Processing

Significant use of audio effects, including distortion, filtering, and modulation.

Experimental Textures

Exploration of unusual or abstract sonic textures.

Electronic music characterized by heavy sound design, synthesized textures, and audio processing.


Metallic Timbre

Sound quality characteristic of metal instruments.

Resonance and Sustain

Long decay and ringing quality of sounds.

Tuned Metallic Percussion

Percussive metal instruments capable of playing melodies or specific pitches.

Gongs and Bells

Large, resonant metallic instruments with long decay.

Music featuring resonant metallic instruments with significant sustain.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars playing riffs and melodic lines.

Fast Drumming

High-tempo drum patterns often featuring double bass pedal and aggressive fills.

Heavy Riffs

Repetitive, powerful rhythmic guitar patterns forming the core of the music.

High energy music characterized by distorted guitars, heavy riffs, and fast drumming.


Acoustic Drums

Features acoustic drum kit components like snare, bass drum, and cymbals, or marching/orchestral drums.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on rhythmic patterns and textures created by percussion, minimal or no melodic/harmonic content.

Percussion Performance

Clips showcase performance aspects of percussion, including solos, ensemble playing, or practice.

Focus on acoustic percussion instruments and rhythmic performance.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of traditional orchestral instruments including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Cinematic/Epic Style

Music composed in a style typically used for film scores, evoking grandeur, drama, or tension.

Dynamic Build-up

Music often progresses from quieter passages to louder, more intense sections.

Prominent Brass

Frequent and impactful use of brass instruments for melody, harmony, or rhythmic emphasis.

Large Percussion

Use of large drums, timpani, or cymbals to provide rhythmic drive and dramatic accents.

Cinematic orchestral music featuring large-scale instrumentation, dynamic builds, and a dramatic or epic feel.


Heavy Processing/Distortion

Significant distortion or heavy processing applied to instruments.

High Energy Tempo

Fast-paced music with high intensity.

Post-Millennium Sonic Aesthetic

Production style and sounds characteristic of the 2000s and early 2010s.

Production aesthetic from the 2000s/early 2010s featuring heavy processing, distortion, and high energy across diverse styles.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesized Textures

Sounds primarily generated by synthesizers, often layered and evolving.

Ambient/Atmospheric

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

Drones/Pads

Sustained or slowly evolving tones forming a harmonic or textural foundation.

Electronic music characterized by synthesized, sustained, and evolving atmospheric textures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effects, often playing riffs or power chords.

Rock Drumming

Driving drum patterns featuring a strong backbeat, typically with snare and kick drum emphasis.

Electric Bass

Underlying electric bass providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Consistent instrumentation and rhythmic patterns characteristic of rock music, featuring distorted guitar, driving drums, and electric bass.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar.

Mandolin

Presence of mandolin, often in faster passages.

Acoustic String Instruments

Music centered around acoustic string instruments like guitar and mandolin.

Folk/Bluegrass Style

Musical style characteristic of folk, country, or bluegrass genres.

Strumming and Picking

Use of both strumming and fingerpicking techniques on acoustic strings.

Music driven by acoustic string instruments, primarily guitar and mandolin, utilizing strumming and picking techniques, within a folk or bluegrass style.


Processed Vocals

Vocals treated with effects such as reverb, delay, or filtering, creating a sense of space or altering timbre.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Music characterized by a sense of space, depth, and mood, often achieved through effects and sparse arrangements.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

The emotional tone of the music is frequently sad, introspective, or dramatic.

Ethnic/Traditional Vocal Styles

Vocal performances that draw upon or resemble styles from specific non-Western folk or traditional music.

Music featuring prominent, often processed, vocals within an atmospheric soundscape, frequently conveying a melancholic or dramatic mood, sometimes drawing on ethnic or traditional styles.


Synth Pads

Sustained, often layered synthesized sounds creating a harmonic and textural background.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Music focused on creating a mood or environment through texture and sustained sounds.

Electronic Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic sound sources.

Ambient Genre Elements

Incorporating characteristics of ambient music, such as slow tempo, focus on texture, and atmospheric quality.

Atmospheric electronic music featuring prominent, sustained synth pads.


Low Register Strings

Sustained notes or simple melodic lines played by instruments like cello or double bass.

Piano Chords

Slow tempo chords, often contributing to a melancholic or dramatic harmony.

Atmospheric Mood

Evokes feelings of introspection, melancholy, or drama.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar playing chords or simple lines.

Hand Percussion

Distinct rhythmic patterns played on hand drums or similar instruments.

Atmospheric soundscape featuring low strings and piano, often with a melancholic or dramatic mood.


Slow Tempo

Music proceeds at a slow pace.

Ambient Pads

Sustained synthesizer or orchestral textures creating atmosphere.

Piano Focus

Piano is a prominent melodic or harmonic element.

Melancholic Mood

Music evokes feelings of sadness, introspection, or calm.

Minimal Percussion

Lack of strong rhythmic drive; percussion is absent or subtle.

Slow tempo, atmospheric textures, prominent piano, minimal rhythm, melancholic mood.


Tempo Range

Tempo consistently falls within the 120-130 BPM range.

Steady Rhythm

Steady rhythmic pulse often emphasizing quarter notes or similar subdivisions.

Consistent tempo range around 120-130 BPM driving a steady rhythmic feel.


Accordion/Bandoneon

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

Folk/Traditional Style

Music characteristic of folk or traditional styles, often with a danceable quality.

Melodic Emphasis

Music features distinct, often expressive, melodic lines.

Varied Rhythms

Presence of diverse rhythmic patterns, often providing a strong pulse.

Music characterized by the prominent use of accordion or bandoneon within a folk or traditional musical style, featuring strong melodies and varied rhythms.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Prominent use of strings, brass, and other orchestral instruments.

Cinematic Style

Music composed for film or media, conveying dramatic or epic moods.

Dramatic Mood

Evokes strong emotions, tension, or intensity.

Hybrid Elements

Integration of electronic or synthesized sounds with orchestral elements.

Dramatic orchestral music for film/media, often epic or tense.


Hand Percussion

Sounds produced by striking drums or surfaces with hands.

Acoustic Percussion

Percussion sounds that are not electronically synthesized.

Complex Rhythms

Intricate and layered rhythmic patterns.

Vocal/Body Percussion

Sounds potentially produced by voice or body to imitate percussion.

Focus on acoustic, hand-played percussion creating complex rhythmic textures.


Bowed String Instrumentation

Primary use of instruments like cello, violin, and viola for melody and harmony.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

Consistent emotional tone characterized by sadness, reflection, or drama.

Melody-Driven Structure

Music centered around prominent, expressive melodic lines.

Minor Key/Modal Harmony

Harmonic language frequently utilizing minor keys or modes.

Cinematic/Dramatic Style

Many pieces evoke the style of film scores or dramatic underscore.

Expressive melodic lines, often performed by bowed string instruments, conveying a melancholic or dramatic emotional tone.


Tonal Harmony

Music is based on major/minor scales and chords, establishing a key center.

Melodic Content

Presence of discernible melodic lines or riffs.

Rhythmic Structure

Clear pulse and rhythmic patterns are present.

Conventional Western Instrumentation

Instrumentation includes common Western instruments like guitar, piano, bass, drums, and strings.

Instrumental music utilizing tonal harmony, melody, and rhythm with conventional Western instruments.


Keyboard Instruments

Primary instrumentation consists of piano or synthesizer.

Melody and Harmony Driven

Musical ideas are centered around melodic lines and harmonic progressions.

Contrasting Sections

Alternating passages of slow, expressive piano and faster, rhythmic synthesizer patterns.

Music characterized by prominent keyboard instrumentation (piano/synth) conveying melodic and harmonic content, presented in alternating expressive and rhythmic styles.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Focus on rhythmic and percussive elements.

Noise and Texture

Incorporation of non-tonal sounds, glitches, or abstract textures.

Repetitive Patterns

Use of looping or repeating musical structures.

Electronic sound design, rhythmic patterns, noise textures, repetition.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic percussion and drum machine sounds.

Synthesizers

Extensive use of synthesized sounds for melodies, pads, basslines, and textures.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers and electronic drums.


Piano

Primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow to moderate pace.

Sustain and Reverb

Notes and chords are often sustained with noticeable reverb or resonance.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is often sad, reflective, or poignant.

Tonal Harmony

Music is based on traditional Western tonal scales and chord progressions.

Piano music with slow tempo, sustain/reverb, and a melancholic or reflective mood.


Cinematic Style

Music composed or arranged in a style suitable for film, television, or video games.

Orchestral & Synth Blend

Combination of traditional orchestral instruments (strings, brass) with synthesizers and electronic textures.

Dramatic/Epic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, often feeling grand, intense, or melancholic.

Minor Key Harmony

Frequent use of minor keys, contributing to a sense of drama, sadness, or tension.

Music composed for film/media, blending orchestral and electronic sounds, often dramatic or epic in tone, frequently utilizing minor keys.


Piano Lead

Piano is the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Slow Tempo

Consistent slow pace.

Calm Atmosphere

Overall peaceful, reflective, and non-energetic mood.

String Instrumentation

Presence of orchestral strings (violin, cello) for texture and melody.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthetic textures for atmosphere.

Slow tempo, piano-led instrumental music featuring atmospheric strings and synth pads, creating a calm and reflective mood.


Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained electronic textures with slow attack and decay, creating a spacious atmosphere.

Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow rhythmic pace.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or somberness.

Reverb

Production effect creating a sense of space and depth through simulated reflections.

Slow tempo, melancholic mood, primarily featuring atmospheric synth pads and reverb.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Sustained Sounds

Prominent use of long-held notes or textures.

Atmospheric Textures

Focus on creating a sense of space and mood through evolving soundscapes.

Pads/Drones

Use of sustained, often evolving, synth or electronic sounds.

Electronic music characterized by sustained pads and drones creating atmospheric textures.


Slow Tempo

Consistent slow pace.

Piano Focus

Piano prominent, often carrying melody or main harmony.

String/Pad Layering

Use of strings or synth pads for harmonic and atmospheric support.

Calm/Reflective Atmosphere

Overall mood is peaceful, introspective, or melancholic.

Slow tempo, piano melody/harmony, string/pad accompaniment, reflective mood.


Deep Bass

Prominent presence of very low-frequency bass sounds.

Sustained Low Frequencies

Low-frequency sounds are often sustained or held for extended periods.

Low-End Focus

The musical arrangement heavily emphasizes the low-frequency spectrum.

Music characterized by prominent, often sustained, very low-frequency bass sounds.


Rhythmic Foundation

Instrumental elements providing the primary rhythmic pulse and groove.

Bassline

A low-frequency instrumental part providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Instrumental elements providing the primary rhythmic pulse, groove, and low-frequency harmonic support.


Flute/Wind Instrument Melody

Prominent melodic lines played on an instrument resembling a flute or similar wind instrument.

Vocalizations/Humming

Non-lyrical, melodic or atmospheric vocal sounds.

Melodic Emphasis

Focus on clear, expressive melodic content.

Electronic Undercurrents

Presence of synth pads, rhythmic elements, or other electronic textures.

Expressive melodies carried by wind instruments and vocalizations, creating an atmospheric blend.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features acoustic instruments typical of an orchestra, including strings, brass, and percussion.

Cinematic/Epic Style

Music composed in a dramatic, sweeping style often used for film scores or trailers, emphasizing mood and narrative.

Dramatic Melodies

Prominent, often soaring or melancholic melodies carried by lead instruments like strings or brass.

Dynamic Range and Build-ups

Significant shifts in volume and intensity, frequently building tension or leading to climaxes.

String Section Focus

Frequent and prominent use of string instruments for melody, harmony, and texture.

Dramatic, large-scale orchestral music with cinematic qualities, featuring prominent strings and brass, dynamic shifts, and expressive melodies.


Orchestral Ensemble

Music performed by a large ensemble including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

String-Dominant Texture

Prominent use of the string section for melodic and harmonic content.

Dramatic Orchestral Style

Melodic and harmonic language characteristic of classical or film scores, often with dynamic shifts.

Orchestral Brass and Woodwinds

Inclusion of brass and woodwind sections providing harmonic support and melodic counterpoint.

Orchestral Percussion

Use of percussion instruments like timpani for rhythmic emphasis and dramatic effect.

Piano Inclusion

Piano present in some sections, often providing harmonic or rhythmic foundation.

Music performed by a full orchestra with prominent strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, in a dramatic or classical style.


Minor Key Tonality

Predominant use of minor keys.

Slow to Moderate Tempo

Tempos range from slow to moderate.

Atmospheric/Introspective Mood

Evokes atmosphere, introspection, or melancholy.

Music predominantly utilizes minor keys.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Percussion

Rhythms primarily driven by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Noise and Distortion

Incorporation of noise textures and distortion effects.

Dark Industrial Sound

Overall atmosphere is dark, gritty, and industrial.

Repetitive Structures

Music built around repeating loops and patterns.

Electronic music with dark industrial aesthetic synthesizers drum machines noise distortion repetitive loops.


Low Frequency Sound

Sound concentrated in the bass frequency range.

Sustained Tones

Sounds held continuously over time.

Drone

A continuous or repeating sound, often low in pitch, serving as a foundation.

Continuous low-frequency sound acting as a drone.


Heavy Bass

Prominent and deep low-frequency sounds, often forming the core rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Distorted/Processed Sound

Audio signals intentionally altered using effects like distortion, filtering, or other processing.

Rhythmic Drive

Strong, consistent, and propulsive rhythmic patterns.

Synth Sounds

Sounds generated by synthesizers, including basslines, pads, and leads.

Electronic music featuring prominent, often distorted bass and strong rhythmic drive.


Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sound textures.

Rhythmic Patterns

Emphasis on distinct, often driving or complex rhythmic structures.

Turntablism/Scratching

Specific DJ technique involving manipulating audio playback.

Electronic music production techniques, strong rhythmic focus, includes DJ/turntablism elements.


Accordion

Primary melodic and rhythmic instrument.

Bellows Shake

Frequent use of rapid bellows movement for rhythmic and dynamic effect.

Folk/Traditional Style

Music style characteristic of folk or traditional genres, possibly Eastern European.

Accordion music featuring prominent bellows shake technique in a folk or traditional style.


Train Wheel Rhythm

Repetitive percussive clicking/clacking sound from train wheels on tracks.

Train Whistle

Distinctive, often sustained, sound produced by a train's signaling device.

Train Ambience

Background sounds associated with a moving train, including wind and general track noise.

Sounds associated with a train in motion, including rhythmic track noise and signaling.


Ukulele

Primary instrument featured.

Strumming Technique

Main playing technique used on the ukulele.

Upbeat Tempo

Music played at a moderate to fast pace.

Simple Harmony

Use of basic chords and diatonic progressions.

Music primarily featuring ukulele played with strumming technique, generally upbeat with simple harmony.


Electronic Production

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

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat, typical of many electronic dance genres.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent, often repetitive basslines generated by synthesizers.

Dance Tempo

Mid-to-up tempo suitable for dancing.

Electronic dance music characterized by synthesized sounds, prominent basslines, and a driving four-on-the-floor rhythm.


Electronic Rhythmic Patterns

Repetitive electronic synth sounds with a strong rhythmic pulse.

Whistled Melody

Melody performed by whistling.

Rock Anthem Style

Uplifting rock music with strong vocals and instrumentation.

Recurring electronic synth patterns with rhythmic drive.


Rock Music

Music characterized by electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals, typically with a strong beat.

Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion.

Vocals

Presence of lead vocals, sometimes raw or slightly distorted.

Rhythm Section

Driving drums and bass guitar providing a consistent rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Raw Production

Production style that sounds less polished, sometimes with a lo-fi or garage rock feel.

Energetic rock music featuring electric guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, often with a raw production quality.


Electronic Synthesis

Sounds generated by synthesizers, forming melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements.

Ambient Textures

Sustained, evolving sounds creating spacious and atmospheric backdrops.

Driving Rhythms

Repetitive, often electronic, percussive or sequenced patterns providing forward momentum.

Acoustic Fingerpicking

Melodic and harmonic patterns played on acoustic guitar using fingerstyle technique.

Instrumental music exploring electronic soundscapes ranging from ambient to rhythmic, contrasted with acoustic fingerstyle guitar.


Heavy Guitar Distortion

Prominent use of high-gain distortion on electric guitars.

Aggressive Drumming

Fast tempos, often featuring double bass drumming and powerful snare hits.

Harsh Vocals

Shouted, screamed, or otherwise aggressive vocal delivery.

High Energy Tempo

Music characterized by fast pace and intense feel.

High energy, fast tempo music featuring distorted guitars, aggressive drums, and harsh vocals.


Heavy Guitar Distortion

Aggressive, overdriven electric guitar tone.

Fast Drumming

Rapid drum patterns, often featuring double bass pedal.

Aggressive Riffs

Fast, powerful, and often complex guitar melodic/rhythmic patterns.

High Energy

Intense and driving musical feel.

Aggressive, high-energy music featuring distorted guitars and fast drumming.


Cymbal Scrapes/Swells

Sustained, often scraped or bowed cymbal sounds creating a metallic noise texture.

Sustained metallic percussion sounds creating a noisy texture.


Melancholic Piano/Strings

Slow tempo piano and string arrangements conveying a melancholic or emotional mood.

Genre Diversity

Inclusion of multiple distinct musical genres within the collection.

Sound Design Elements

Ambient, electronic, or noise-based sounds used for atmosphere or effect.

Dramatic Orchestration

Orchestral string arrangements used to build tension or convey drama.

Diverse musical and sound design elements suitable for accompanying visual media, covering various genres, moods, and textures.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesized Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synthesized Timbres

Melodies, pads, and textures primarily generated by synthesizers.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or textures forming a continuous sonic layer.

Atmospheric Texture

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

Synth Pads

Use of electronic synthesizer pads for sustained textures.

String Drones/Sustains

Use of acoustic string instruments playing long, held notes.

Music characterized by long, held notes or textures creating a continuous sonic background and atmospheric mood.


Whip Crack Sound

A distinct, sharp percussive sound effect.

Electronic Rhythms

Percussive patterns generated electronically.

Synthesized Bass

Low-frequency musical lines created with synthesizers.

Consistent presence of a specific whip crack sound effect.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are primary sound sources for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Programmed Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion programming.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Rhythms are characterized by repetition and looping patterns.

Driving Energy

Music conveys a sense of forward momentum and intensity through rhythm and texture.

Electronic instrumentation, synthesizers, programmed drums, repetitive driving rhythms.


Brass Ensemble

Music performed primarily by a group of brass instruments.

Balkan Brass Style

Musical style characterized by brass bands, often featuring complex melodies, rhythms, and influences from Balkan folk music.

Melodic Trumpet Lead

Prominent, often virtuosic, melodic lines played by trumpets.

Music performed by brass ensembles in the style of Balkan folk traditions.


Sustained Tone

Continuous sound held without significant rhythmic variation.

Low Frequency

Sound primarily occupying the lower end of the audio spectrum.

Drone

A sustained musical tone or chord serving as a harmonic or rhythmic base.