Prominent Melody

A clear, foregrounded melodic line or instrumental riff.

Lead Instrument/Vocal

Melody typically performed by a single instrument or lead vocal.

Music featuring a distinct, foregrounded melodic line.


Turntablism

The art of using turntables as musical instruments.

Scratching

A core turntablism technique involving rhythmic manipulation of audio playback.

Rhythmic Manipulation

Creation of complex percussive rhythms through audio source movement.

Musical techniques using turntables as instruments, primarily involving scratching and rhythmic manipulation of audio sources.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Consistent, often looping rhythmic patterns and beats.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are the primary source for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Dark/Atmospheric Tone

Overall mood is frequently dark, moody, or atmospheric.

Electronic music characterized by synthesizers, repetitive rhythms, and often a dark or atmospheric mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Clean, melodic, chord-based acoustic guitar playing.

Electric Guitar

Clean, harmonic, often arpeggiated electric guitar playing.

Hand Percussion

Intricate rhythmic patterns played on hand drums or similar instruments.

Electronic/Processed Drums

Rhythmic loops featuring kick, snare/clap, and possibly hi-hats, potentially electronic or heavily processed acoustic.

Processed Vocal Samples

Distinctive vocal sounds, often with pitch shifting or other effects applied.

Combination of clean guitars, varied rhythmic percussion, and processed vocal samples creating a relaxed, introspective mood.


High-Frequency Percussion

Presence of bright, high-pitched percussive sounds such as shakers, hi-hats, or synthetic equivalents.

Repetitive Rhythmic Pattern

Consistent, looping rhythmic figures played by percussive elements.

Rhythmic Texture and Drive

Percussive elements contributing significantly to the rhythmic feel, texture, or forward momentum.

Repetitive high-frequency percussive elements providing rhythmic texture and drive.


Driving Electronic Rhythm

Electronic drums, strong synth bass, consistent rhythmic pulse.

Ambient Synth Pad

Sustained, evolving synth textures, atmospheric, non-rhythmic.

Alternating sections of driving electronic rhythm and ambient synth textures.


Wind Instrument Lead

Primary musical focus on wind instruments.

Flute/Reed Timbre

Characteristic sound quality of flutes, recorders, or reedy ethnic wind instruments.

Cross-Genre Application

Use of the core instrument sound across different musical genres or styles.

Lead or atmospheric parts played by wind instruments with flute-like or reedy timbres, applied across diverse musical styles.


Electronic Production

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

Repetitive Beat

Consistent, driving rhythmic pulse, often in 4/4 time.

Synthesized Bass

Basslines produced by electronic synthesizers.

Driving electronic rhythms, synth bass, and synthesized textures characteristic of techno and trance.


Bells/Chimes

Use of resonant bell or chime-like sounds.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on texture and mood, creating an ambient environment.

Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or drones.

Slow Tempo/Static

Music is slow-paced or static, without a driving beat.

Atmospheric soundscapes featuring resonant bell sounds


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments.

Steady Beat

Consistent, driving rhythmic pulse, likely four-on-the-floor.

Synthesized Pads

Use of sustained synthesized sounds for harmonic texture.

Dance Genre

Musical characteristics typical of genres intended for dancing.

Electronic production, steady beat, prominent synth pads, dance genre characteristics.


Saxophone Melody

A saxophone playing a prominent melodic line.

Saxophone Solo

Saxophone featured as a lead or solo instrument.

Processed Saxophone

Saxophone sound treated with effects such as distortion or reverb.

Saxophone as the primary melodic instrument.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Fast, aggressive electric guitar playing with heavy distortion.

Fast Drumming

High-tempo drum patterns, frequently utilizing double-bass drumming.

Heavy Metal Style

Musical style characterized by high energy, distorted guitars, and fast, powerful drumming.

High energy musical style featuring distorted guitars and fast drumming.


Traditional Asian Instrumental

Acoustic instrumental music featuring East Asian instruments and melodic styles.

Western Instrumental Melody

Instrumental music featuring Western orchestral instruments playing distinct melodies.

Ambient Instrumental Texture

Instrumental music focused on sustained sounds and atmosphere rather than distinct melodies or rhythms.

Instrumental music characterized by melody or sustained texture, lacking strong rhythmic drive, suitable for calm or atmospheric listening.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on a turntable producing distinct percussive sounds.

Turntablism

Use of turntables and mixer as a musical instrument, including scratching and other techniques.

Musical techniques involving the use of turntables and mixers as instruments, primarily featuring scratching.


Rapid Melodic Runs

Fast sequences of notes played on melodic instruments.

Fast Rhythmic Patterns

Quick and intricate rhythmic figures, often percussive or scratch-based.

High Tempo

Music performed at a generally fast pace.

Technical Dexterity

Performance requiring high technical skill and speed.

Music characterized by fast tempos and technically demanding performances featuring rapid melodic and rhythmic patterns.


Accordion

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

Reed Instrument

Music featuring a distinct reed instrument sound, likely an accordion or similar.

Melodic Instrument Focus

The featured instrument often carries the main melodic line.

Music prominently featuring the accordion.


Vocal Samples

Use of pre-recorded vocal snippets.

Rhythmic Vocal Loops

Vocal samples used rhythmically, often looped or repeated.

Electronic Music Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Electronic music featuring prominent, often rhythmic and looped, vocal samples.


Acoustic String Instruments

Use of non-amplified string instruments.

Plucked Playing Technique

Strings are played by plucking with fingers or a plectrum.

Acoustic Timbre

Natural, resonant sound characteristic of acoustic instruments.

Music featuring acoustic string instruments played by plucking.


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or continuous sounds.

Harmonic Richness/Tension

Sustained sounds often feature complex harmonies, dissonance, or create tension.

Textural Layers

Sustained sounds function as continuous background or foreground sonic textures.

Diverse Sound Sources

Sustained sounds are produced by both acoustic instruments (like brass) and electronic sources (like synthesizers).

Use of sustained, often harmonically rich or tense, sounds creating continuous textural layers from diverse acoustic and electronic sources.


Bells and Chimes

Sounds characteristic of bells or chimes, featuring clear pitch and sustain.

Metallic Resonance

Resonant sounds with a metallic timbre, including bell-like tones and percussive impacts.

String Resonance

Resonant sounds produced by plucked or bowed strings (e.g., orchestral strings, guitar, oud, piano).

Synth Resonance

Electronic sounds with noticeable sustain and resonance, often with a clear tonal quality.

Vocal Resonance

The resonant quality of the human singing or speaking voice.

Sounds characterized by significant sustain and resonance across diverse timbres.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Acoustic guitar is a central and prominent instrument.

Male Vocals

Presence of male singing.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characteristic of folk or singer-songwriter genres.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often with male vocals, in a folk or singer-songwriter style.


Sustained Textures

Musical elements characterized by sounds held for extended durations.

Electronic Pads

Synthesized sounds with a soft, sustained, and often evolving character, typically used for harmonic backing.

Drones

Sustained tones or chords, often low in frequency, providing a static or slowly changing harmonic foundation.

Ambient Atmosphere

Music focused on creating a mood or atmosphere through texture and sustained sound rather than rhythm or melody.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of discernible rhythmic pulse, percussion, or strong rhythmic patterns.

Sustained, atmospheric electronic textures and drones, lacking distinct rhythm or melody.


Arpeggiated Patterns

Musical figures where notes of a chord are played in sequence rather than simultaneously, forming a prominent part of the texture.

Electronic Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers, electronic pads, and potentially electronic rhythms.

Piano Arpeggios

Specific use of piano to perform arpeggiated figures.

Music characterized by the extensive and varied use of arpeggiated figures across different instruments and styles.


Minor Key

Predominant use of minor scales and chords.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone often conveying sadness, introspection, or seriousness.

Music characterized by minor key tonality and a melancholic or introspective mood.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Mid-to-Uptempo

Music tempo generally in the mid to fast range.

Electronic instrumentation, prominent synthesized bass, repetitive rhythmic patterns, mid-to-uptempo feel.


Sustained Tones

Long-duration notes or sounds.

Modulation and Vibrato

Pitch or amplitude variation applied to sustained tones.

Alarm/Siren Timbres

Sounds resembling warning signals, sirens, or alarms.

Drone Textures

Sustained low-pitched tones providing a foundational sound.

Musical elements characteristic of warning signals, alarms, or emergency sounds, featuring sustained, modulated tones, vibrato, and distinct sequences.


Synth Pad

Sustained, layered synthesizer sound.

Sustained Harmonic Layer

Continuous sound providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Continuous, evolving synthesizer sound providing background texture.


Low-Frequency Drone

Sustained, continuous sound in the low frequency range.

Drone Timbre Variation

The sound quality of the sustained low tone varies, including pure, buzzy, and harmonically rich timbres.

Rhythmic Layering

Rhythmic sounds or patterns are frequently added over the sustained low tone.

Sustained low-frequency tone with varying timbre, often accompanied by rhythmic elements.


Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Genre characterized by electronic instrumentation, repetitive rhythms, and a focus on creating a danceable atmosphere.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Music primarily produced using synthesizers and drum machines, lacking acoustic instruments.

Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

Consistent kick drum on every beat (1, 2, 3, 4), a fundamental rhythmic pattern in many dance music styles.

High Tempo

Music played at a relatively fast pace, typically above 120 beats per minute.

Driving Energy

Music characterized by a persistent, forward-moving feel designed to create excitement and encourage movement.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by a synthesizer, often providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Synth Melodies/Pads

Melodic lines, harmonies, or atmospheric textures created using synthesizers.

High-energy electronic dance music featuring synthesized instruments, driving four-on-the-floor rhythms, and consistent high tempo.


DJ Scratching

Musical technique manipulating a vinyl record on a turntable to create rhythmic and percussive sounds.

Vinyl Noise

Audible surface noise, pops, and crackles characteristic of vinyl records.

Rhythmic Manipulation

Creation of rhythmic patterns through the manipulation of audio sources, typically via scratching.

Musical technique centered on rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables, producing percussive and textural sounds often with characteristic vinyl noise.


Acoustic Piano Melody

Prominent, often melancholic melodies played on acoustic piano.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar playing, including both strumming and fingerpicking patterns.

Expressive Woodwinds

Melodic lines played by woodwind instruments, likely clarinet or similar, with expressive phrasing.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, reflective, or introspective.

Slow Tempo

Music is generally played at a slow pace.

Bell Percussion

Resonant bell-like percussion sounds, possibly tubular bells or chimes.

Acoustic instrumentation, slow tempo, melancholic mood, featuring piano, guitar, and expressive woodwinds.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Strummed Guitar

Acoustic guitar played with strumming patterns.

Folk/Acoustic Pop

Music style characteristic of folk or acoustic pop genres.


Harsh Synth Texture

A distinctive, repetitive, and somewhat abrasive electronic synthesizer sound.

Electronic Production

Music featuring electronic instruments and production techniques.

Vocal Samples

Integration of pre-recorded vocal snippets.

Recurring distinctive harsh electronic synth texture.


Low-End Presence

Significant musical energy concentrated in the lower frequency range.

Bass Foundation

Inclusion of bass instruments, synth bass, or low-frequency elements providing harmonic or rhythmic support.

Consistent presence of prominent low-frequency musical elements providing a foundation.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio playback, typically vinyl records on turntables.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns generated or processed electronically.

Sound Manipulation

Techniques involving altering audio signals beyond simple playback.

Music centered around rhythmic manipulation and processing of sound sources.


Ambient Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer tones creating spacious, atmospheric soundscapes.

Distorted Guitar Riffs

Energetic patterns played on distorted electric guitar, typical of rock or metal.

Programmed Electronic Beats

Rhythmic patterns and basslines created using electronic production techniques.

Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

Combination of acoustic guitar accompaniment and prominent vocal melody.

Recurring emphasis on sustained sounds and atmospheric textures, often generated by synthesizers.


Sustained Textures

Long, held notes or evolving soundscapes without distinct attacks or decays.

Absence of Rhythm

Lack of discernible beat, pulse, or percussive elements.

Slow Tempo

Music progresses at a very slow pace.

Synth Pads/Drones

Primary sound source consists of synthesized sustained sounds.

Music characterized by sustained, non-rhythmic, slow-moving textures, often synthesized, focusing on atmosphere.


Latin Rhythms

Characteristic syncopated rhythmic patterns found in various Latin music genres.

Latin Percussion

Prominent use of instruments like congas, timbales, shakers, providing the rhythmic drive.

Dance Tempo

Generally upbeat tempo suitable for dancing.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar providing rhythmic or melodic elements.

Upbeat tempo, prominent Latin percussion, characteristic Latin rhythmic patterns, suitable for dancing.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine rhythms and patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and textures.

Electronic music production with programmed drums, synth bass, and synthesizers.


Flute/Woodwind Instrument

Presence of a wind instrument with a characteristic airy or breathy timbre, resembling a flute or similar woodwind.

Melodic Playing

The instrument often plays distinct melodic lines.

Airy Timbre

The sound has a noticeable airy or breathy quality.

Music prominently featuring flute or similar woodwind instruments, often playing melodies with an airy timbre.


Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal melody performed by a male singer.

Guitar-Driven Music

Guitar (acoustic or electric) is a primary melodic or rhythmic element.

Traditional Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring acoustic and electric instruments like guitars, bass, drums, and vocals.

Music predominantly featuring guitar and lead vocals, arranged with traditional acoustic and electric instruments.

Guitar and Vocal Centric Traditional Music


Male Vocals

Prominent male lead vocals.

Guitar Focus

Significant use of acoustic and electric guitar.

Tempo and Mood Contrast

Alternation between slow, melancholic sections and fast, energetic sections.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation in faster sections.

Sustained Low Frequency

Recurring presence of a continuous low-frequency sound or drone.

Music centered on male vocals and guitar, characterized by shifts between slow, emotional moods and fast, rhythmic energy, with intermittent low-frequency textures.


Italian Language Vocals

Singing performed in the Italian language.

90s/Early 2000s European Pop Sound

Sonic characteristics and production style typical of European pop and dance music from the 1990s and early 2000s.

Contrasting Styles (Dance/Ballad)

Alternation between upbeat electronic dance rhythms and slower acoustic ballad arrangements.

Musical characteristics of Italian and European pop and dance from the 1990s and early 2000s, featuring a mix of electronic dance and acoustic ballad styles, often with Italian vocals.


Piano Dominance

Primary instrument is the piano.

Slow Tempo

Characterized by a slow pace.

Melancholic Atmosphere

Conveys a feeling of sadness or reflection.

Cinematic Style

Musical style often used in film scores or classical-inspired pieces.

Slow, melancholic piano music in a cinematic or classical style.


Electronic Beat

Steady, often four-on-the-floor rhythmic foundation produced electronically.

Synth Bass

Prominent, often repetitive bassline generated by a synthesizer.

Repetitive Rhythm

Musical patterns, particularly rhythmic and bass elements, that loop and repeat.

Electronic Production

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

House/Techno Influence

Musical characteristics aligned with the house or techno electronic dance music genres.

Driving electronic rhythms, prominent synth basslines, and repetitive structures typical of house and techno genres.


Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer textures creating atmospheric background.

Synth Bass

Rhythmic basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synth Melodies/Arpeggios

Melodic or arpeggiated lines played by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythm

Driving rhythmic patterns typical of electronic music.

Ambient/Atmospheric Sections

Sections characterized by sustained sounds and lack of strong rhythm.

Driving Rhythmic Sections

Sections characterized by clear beat, bassline, and melodic elements.

Electronic music primarily using synthesizers, featuring both driving rhythmic elements and sustained atmospheric pads.


Sustained Electronic Textures

Long, evolving electronic sounds resembling pads or drones.

Filtering and Modulation

Dynamic changes in the timbre and character of the electronic sounds.

Vinyl Noise and Artifacts

Presence of sounds characteristic of vinyl records, including scratches, clicks, and pops.

Sustained, filtered electronic textures combined with vinyl noise and scratches.

Lo-fi Electronic Texture with Vinyl Artifacts


Prominent Wind Instruments

Wind instruments, including brass and woodwinds, are central to the musical texture and often carry the main melodies.

Balkan/Klezmer Musical Style

Musical characteristics common in Balkan folk, brass band, or Klezmer music, such as melodic contours, rhythms, and instrumentation.

Expressive Wind Melodies

Melodic lines played on wind instruments feature expressive techniques like vibrato, glissandi, and rapid ornamentation.

Music featuring leading wind instruments with strong influences from Balkan and Klezmer folk traditions, characterized by expressive melodic performance.


Instrumental Solo/Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by single instruments such as winds, brass, strings, or synth.

Vocal Feature

Prominent vocal sounds, including humming or wordless singing.

Percussion Feature/Solo

Distinct rhythmic patterns or solo performances on percussion instruments.

Alternating Structure

Sections highlighting melodic/vocal elements alternate with sections highlighting percussion.

Alternating sections highlighting individual instrumental, vocal, or percussion performances.


Core Musical Idea

A central, recognizable musical pattern or sound defining the segment.

Short Duration

The core musical idea is typically brief and self-contained within the segment.

Diverse Manifestation

The core musical idea appears in various forms (melodic, rhythmic, sonic) across segments.

Each segment centers around a unique, short, identifiable musical idea, varying in type (riff, melody, beat, sound).


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum pulse on every beat.

Electronic drum programming

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and programmed patterns.

Synthesizer instrumentation

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

Driving rhythm

Repetitive and energetic rhythmic foundation.

Electronic Dance Music characterized by a driving four-on-the-floor beat and electronic instrumentation.


Wind Instruments

Presence of wind instruments like clarinet, saxophone, and brass.

Sustained Notes

Musical phrases characterized by notes held for extended periods.

Pitch Bending/Glissandi

Expressive use of pitch bending and sliding techniques.

Sustained tones and pitch manipulation on wind and brass instruments.


DJ Scratching

Sounds produced by manipulating vinyl records with a stylus and crossfader.

Rubbing/Scraping Textures

Sounds created by rubbing or scraping various surfaces or materials.

Audio generated by rubbing or scraping surfaces, including DJ techniques.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Rhythm

Strong, consistent rhythmic foundation suitable for dancing.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Kick drum pattern hitting on every beat (1, 2, 3, 4).

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bassline created using a synthesizer.

Repetitive Structure

Music built on looping musical phrases and sections.

Dance Music Tempo

Moderate to fast tempo range suitable for dancing.

Electronic production, driving rhythms, synthesized sounds, repetitive structures, dance tempo.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

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

Mellow Mood

Consistent relaxed, often introspective or melancholic emotional tone.

Acoustic Arrangement

Music primarily featuring acoustic instruments with minimal electronic elements.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Frequent use of fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns on the guitar.

Acoustic guitar-driven music, mellow and introspective mood, acoustic arrangement style.


Sharp Transient Percussion

A recurring sharp, short percussive sound with a distinct attack, similar to a click or snap, used as a rhythmic element or sound effect.

Consistent use of a sharp transient percussive sound effect.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Arpeggiated Guitar

Guitar parts played using broken chords or fingerpicking patterns.

Calm/Introspective Mood

Music evokes a sense of calm, reflection, or melancholy.

Music characterized by acoustic guitar played with arpeggios or fingerpicking, often conveying a calm or introspective mood.


Piano Focus

Music centered around the piano as the primary instrument.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow or moderate tempo.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Music conveying a sense of melancholy, introspection, or reflection.

Melodic & Harmonic

Music featuring prominent melodies and harmonic structures.

Piano-driven music with slow tempo, focusing on melody and harmony, often conveying a reflective or melancholic mood.


Hand Drums

Percussion instruments played directly by hand, such as djembes, congas, tablas, or frame drums.

Acoustic Percussion

Percussion produced by physical means without electronic amplification or synthesis.

Use of hand-played percussion instruments as the primary rhythmic element.


Latin Rhythms

Syncopated percussion and bass patterns creating a danceable feel.

Prominent Brass

Use of trumpets or other brass instruments for melodic lines and accents.

Percussion Ensemble

Inclusion of multiple percussion instruments like congas, timbales, shakers alongside drum kit.

Spanish Vocals

Singing present in the Spanish language.

Latin dance music featuring strong rhythms and prominent brass instrumentation.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with heavy distortion effect, playing riffs and leads.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a high speed, contributing to an energetic feel.

Driving Drum Beat

Energetic and steady drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Fast tempo, distorted electric guitar riffs, driving drums.


Plucked String Instruments

Music prominently featuring instruments where strings are plucked, such as banjo, mandolin, or similar.

Banjo

Specific presence and characteristic sound of the banjo.

Folk/Bluegrass Style

Overall musical style consistent with folk, bluegrass, or traditional string band music.

Fast Tempos

Many sections feature relatively fast musical tempos.

String-led Music

String instruments are central to the melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Music characterized by prominent use of string instruments, particularly plucked strings like banjo and mandolin, often in a folk or bluegrass style.


Bowed Strings

Prominent use of bowed string instruments, often creating sustained or melodic textures.

Ethnic Vocalizations

Distinctive vocal styles, often non-lyrical, chanting, or wailing, with an ethnic character.

Ethnic/Traditional Influence

Strong musical characteristics derived from Middle Eastern, North African, or similar traditional styles.

Dramatic Mood

Overall atmosphere is tense, dramatic, or melancholic.

Dramatic ethnic soundscape featuring bowed strings and distinctive vocalizations.


Solo Instrument Performance

Single instrument is the primary focus.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Instruments are primarily acoustic (guitar, violin, piano).

Fingerpicked Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Melancholic/Expressive Mood

Music conveys a somber or emotional feeling.

Single acoustic instruments, frequently fingerpicked guitar, expressing emotional moods.


Sustained Electronic Pads

Long, evolving synthesized sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Acoustic Wind Instrument

Melodic lines played on a flute or similar acoustic wind instrument.

Electronic Rhythmic/Bass

Synthesized percussive or bass sounds providing rhythmic drive or low-end.

Electronic Lead/Effect

Distinct synthesized sound used for melody or textural effect.

Production style combining sustained electronic textures, acoustic melodic elements, and electronic rhythmic components.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat, providing a driving pulse.

Synthesized sounds

Prominent use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, bass, and rhythmic elements.

Repetitive loops

Musical phrases and rhythms that repeat throughout sections.

Electronic percussion

Drum sounds generated electronically, including hi-hats, snares, and claps.

Driving bassline

A prominent, often synthesized, bass part providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Electronic dance music style characterized by four-on-the-floor beat, synthesized sounds, repetitive loops, and driving basslines.


Saxophone Lead

Prominent use of saxophone playing melodic lines or solos.

Jazz/Funk/Soul Style

Musical style incorporating elements of jazz, funk, and soul.

Rhythm Section

Presence of drums, bass, and often keys providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Prominent saxophone lead within a jazz, funk, or soul-influenced style, supported by a rhythm section.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

Primary musical elements are generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythmic Structure

Emphasis on repetitive, often four-on-the-floor, drum machine rhythms.

Techno/Trance Elements

Sound characteristics typical of Techno and Trance subgenres of electronic dance music.

Electronic dance music with prominent synthesizers and driving rhythms.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synth sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and digital production techniques.

Atmospheric Textures

Focus on creating mood and space through sustained sounds and effects.

Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive drum machine or synthesized percussion patterns.

Music produced using electronic instruments, primarily synthesizers, often featuring atmospheric pads and electronic rhythms.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat.

Synth Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive, synthesized low-frequency melodic/rhythmic element.

Electronic Drums

Rhythm section primarily composed of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping patterns and phrases.

House Music Tempo

Consistent moderate-to-fast tempo typical of House music (approx 120-130 BPM).

Electronic dance music, four-on-the-floor beat, synth bassline, repetitive structure, consistent tempo.


Engine Sounds

Vehicle engine sounds, including revving and acceleration.

High-Speed Vehicle Movement

Sounds of fast-moving vehicles, pass-bys, tire noise.

Motorsport Atmosphere

Background sounds of a racing environment.

Sounds characteristic of motorsports events, focusing on high-speed vehicles and engines.


Prominent Wind Instrument

A wind instrument is featured prominently.

Flute Timbre

The primary melodic instrument has a breathy, flute-like sound.

Folk Music Style

Musical style characteristic of folk or traditional genres.

Melodic Lead Instrument

A single instrument plays the main melodic line.

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodies feature trills, bends, or other decorative techniques.

Prominent melodic flute or similar wind instrument in a folk or traditional musical style.


String Resonance

Focus on the sustained, resonant timbres of bowed and plucked string instruments.

Bell Resonance

Presence of resonant, decaying bell sounds.

Sustained Tones

Emphasis on musical elements with prolonged sustain and decay.

Musical textures characterized by prominent resonance, sustain, and decay.


Piano Focus

Music primarily featuring the piano as the main instrument.

Melodic & Harmonic Emphasis

Focus on clear melodic lines and harmonic progressions with sustained elements.

Calm Atmosphere

Music conveying a sense of calm, introspection, or gentle melancholy.

Tonal Harmony

Music based on traditional tonal harmony with clear key centers.

Music centered on piano, highlighting melody and sustained harmony, creating a calm, tonal soundscape.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments playing melodic lines, rhythmic figures, and sound effects.

Bells and Chimes

Inclusion of bell or chime sounds providing distinct melodic and rhythmic elements.

Lively Entertainment Style

Overall musical style is energetic, often whimsical or grand, typical of public entertainment.

Music featuring brass instruments and bells/chimes, characterized by a lively, entertainment-oriented style.


Prominent Attack

Sounds initiated by a distinct, often rapid increase in amplitude.

Sound Resonance/Decay

Sounds exhibiting a period of sustained vibration or gradual decrease in amplitude after the attack.

Musical sounds featuring a clear initial attack followed by resonance or decay


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Prominent, often fast and driving, distorted electric guitar patterns.

Double Bass Drumming

Fast and continuous use of the bass drum pedal(s) in the drumming.

Harsh Vocals

Shouted, screamed, or growled vocal delivery.

Fast Tempo

Music generally played at a high speed.

Heavy Bass Guitar

Driving bass lines providing a heavy low end.

Aggressive music featuring distorted guitars, fast drums with double bass, and harsh vocals.


Finger Snap

A distinct, sharp percussive sound produced by snapping fingers.

Percussive Sound Effect

A short, non-melodic sound used as a rhythmic or accent element.

Recurring presence of a finger snap sound


Synthesized Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for musical elements.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic components generated by electronic drum machines or percussion.

Electronic Production

Overall sound results from electronic instruments and digital processing.

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.


Folk Wind Instrument

Prominent melodic lines played by a wind instrument, likely flute or clarinet family.

Folk Music Style

Musical style characteristic of folk traditions, potentially Eastern European or Balkan.

Expressive Melody

Melodies feature expressive phrasing and ornamentation.

Folk music featuring prominent wind instrument melodies.


Acoustic Guitar

A string instrument producing sound acoustically, often used for rhythmic strumming or melodic lines.

Male Vocals

Sung melodic lines performed by a male voice.

Folk/Acoustic Style

A music genre emphasizing acoustic instruments, often guitar and vocals, with simple, accessible song forms.

Primary musical elements are acoustic guitar and male vocals, characteristic of folk and acoustic rock genres.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitars with heavy distortion effect, often playing power chords and fast riffs.

Fast Tempo Drumming

Rapid drum beats, often featuring double bass pedal patterns and energetic fills.

High Energy Rock/Metal

Music characterized by intense energy, driving rhythms, and aggressive instrumentation typical of rock and metal genres.

Music featuring distorted guitars, fast drumming, and high energy characteristic of rock and metal.


Pipe Organ

Music performed using a large pipe organ.

Sustained Tones

Long, held musical notes characteristic of the instrument.

Tremolo Effect

Pulsating variation in volume or pitch, likely from a specific organ stop.

Music featuring the distinct sound of a pipe organ


Vinyl Noise

Presence of characteristic crackle and hiss associated with vinyl records.

Audio Looping

Short musical segments are repeated continuously.

Lo-fi Aesthetic

Production style characterized by low fidelity sound, often including noise and looping.

Sampled Vocals

Inclusion of short, repeated vocal snippets likely sourced from other recordings.

Music produced with lo-fi techniques, featuring prominent vinyl noise and audio looping.


String Ensemble

Music performed primarily by orchestral string instruments.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow pace.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness, introspection, or somberness.

Minor Tonality

Music based on minor scales and harmonies.

Slow tempo string ensemble music with a melancholic or somber mood, often in a minor key.


Percussion

Diverse percussive sounds and rhythmic patterns, including hand drums, woodblocks, scratching, electronic drums, and sharp impacts.

String Instruments

Guitar sounds, featuring distorted riffs, clean chords, and sustained notes.

Keyboard Instruments

Piano or keyboard melodies, harmonies, and simple figures.

Spoken Voice

Human speech used as a distinct sound element.

Individual musical sounds, instrument examples, or simple patterns presented separately


Drone

Sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving tone or harmony.

Ambient Texture

Continuous background soundscape created by sustained sounds.

Resonance

Quality of sound ringing or echoing.

Sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving tones forming a continuous background texture.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Music produced by acoustic instruments.

Instrumental Music

Music without vocals.

Melodic Music

Music featuring prominent melodies.

Music primarily created using acoustic instruments


Electronic Drumming

Use of drum machines or electronic drum sounds.

Synthesizer Use

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

Breakbeat/Hip-Hop Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of breakbeat or hip-hop drumming.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Sampled Elements

Inclusion of sounds that appear to be sampled or manipulated audio.

Electronic drums, synthesizer sounds, breakbeat/hip-hop rhythmic patterns, repetitive structures.


Clear Mix

Individual musical elements are distinct and well-defined within the overall soundstage.

Controlled Dynamics

The variation in loudness is limited, suggesting dynamic range processing.

Full Frequency Spectrum

Audio content is present across a wide range of low, mid, and high frequencies.

Music produced with characteristics suitable for media use, featuring clear mixing, controlled dynamics, and a full frequency spectrum.


Piano

Piano is a primary instrument, providing melody or harmony.

Sustained Strings

String sounds (likely synthesized or sampled) provide atmospheric or harmonic backing.

Slow Tempo

Music is performed at a slow pace.

Calm/Reflective Mood

The overall emotional tone is peaceful, calm, or reflective.

Tonal Harmony

Music uses traditional tonal harmonic language.

Piano and sustained strings, slow tempo, reflective mood, tonal harmony.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Prominent, often repetitive guitar melodies played with distortion.

Energetic Drumming

Driving drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Raw Vocals

Singing or shouting style that is not highly produced.

High Tempo

Music played at a relatively fast pace.

Rock Music

Genre characterized by electric guitars, bass, and drums.

High-energy rock music featuring distorted guitar riffs, driving drums, and raw vocals.


Minor Key Harmony

Music primarily based on minor scales and chords.

Melancholic Tone

Overall emotional quality is sad, somber, or pensive.

Introspective Atmosphere

Music evokes a feeling of contemplation or looking inward.

Music characterized by a melancholic or introspective mood, often utilizing minor keys.


Prominent Brass

Use of brass instruments, particularly trumpets, for melodic lines and rhythmic punctuation.

Latin Rhythms

Danceable, syncopated rhythmic patterns typical of Latin music.

Latin Music Style

Overall musical style consistent with Latin genres like salsa or cumbia.

Latin music style featuring prominent brass instrumentation and danceable rhythms


Wind Instrument Melody

Prominent melodic lines played by a wind instrument, likely flute or similar.

Expressive Performance

Melodic lines feature vibrato and dynamic shaping.

Atmospheric Texture

Background pads or sustained sounds create an atmospheric layer.

Prominent melodic lines played by expressive wind instrument.


Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Rhythms characterized by repeating sequences of beats and percussive sounds.

Electronic Drums and Percussion

Rhythmic elements primarily generated using electronic drum machines or synthesizers.

Driving Dance Feel

Rhythms designed to create an energetic, forward-moving feel suitable for dancing.

Repetitive, driving rhythmic patterns created using electronic drums and synthesized percussion.


Reed Wind Instrument

Timbre characteristic of a clarinet or saxophone.

Expressive Techniques

Musical performance featuring glissando, vibrato, and ornamentation.

Non-Western Folk Style

Melodic and rhythmic patterns typical of traditional music from Middle Eastern, Balkan, or Klezmer regions.

Reed wind instrument playing with expressive techniques in a non-Western folk style


Wind Instruments

Prominent use of instruments where sound is produced by air vibration.

Brass Instruments

Specific focus on brass instruments like trumpets or trombones.

Sustained Tones

Frequent use of long, held musical tones, often from wind/brass.

Prominent use of wind and brass instruments, often playing sustained notes.


Plucked Bass Instrument

Prominent use of plucked bass instruments, including electric bass and acoustic pizzicato.

Percussion

Inclusion of rhythmic percussion.

Hand Percussion Pattern

Distinct, repetitive hand percussion pattern.

Prominent plucked bass instrument lines combined with rhythmic percussion.


Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating mood and ambiance through evolving textures rather than distinct melodies or rhythms.

Sustained Textures

Use of long-held notes, chords, or pads creating a continuous sonic background.

Orchestral/Synth Pads

Sounds resembling orchestral strings, brass, or synthesized pads forming harmonic layers.

Cinematic Feel

Music evokes a sense of scale, drama, or tension often found in film scores.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence of a strong, driving beat or percussive element.

Atmospheric soundscapes, sustained textures, orchestral and synthesized elements, focus on mood and cinematic feel.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrumentation includes acoustic guitar.

Piano

Primary instrumentation includes piano.

Arpeggiated/Fingerpicked Patterns

Playing technique features broken chords played sequentially or fingerpicking.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone is predominantly sad, introspective, or wistful.

Music characterized by arpeggiated or fingerpicked patterns, primarily on piano and acoustic guitar, conveying a melancholic mood.


Electronic Drums

Prominent use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds, including kick, snare, and hi-hats.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic synthesizers for basslines, melodic elements, and pads.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic patterns and loops.

Electronic dance music featuring driving four-on-the-floor beats, electronic drums, and synthesizers.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument used.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Dominant playing technique on guitar.

Atmospheric Sound

Use of effects like delay and reverb creating space.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone conveyed.

Acoustic guitar fingerpicking/arpeggios with atmospheric effects creating a melancholic mood.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Drum Machine Rhythms

Percussion patterns generated by a drum machine or sampler.

Four-on-the-floor

Kick drum pattern on every beat (quarter notes).

Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, or bass elements.

Repetitive Structure

Music built on looping rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Electronic dance music with drum machine rhythms and synth elements


Maghrebi Traditional Music

Traditional folk music style originating from the Maghreb region of North Africa.

Traditional String Instruments

Prominent use of plucked or bowed string instruments typical of the region (e.g., Oud, Qanun).

Traditional Percussion

Inclusion of rhythmic percussion instruments (e.g., Darbuka, frame drums).

Arabic/Maghrebi Vocal Style

Distinctive vocal techniques including melisma and vibrato.

Modal Scales

Melodic structures based on non-Western modal systems (Maqamat).

Traditional folk music from the Maghreb region characterized by specific instrumentation, vocal style, and modal melodic structures.


Sustained Tones

Long-duration sounds or notes held without significant change.

Drones

Sustained notes or chords providing a harmonic foundation or texture.

Ambient Texture

Atmospheric soundscapes created by sustained and evolving sounds.

Absence of Rhythm

Lack of a discernible pulse, beat, or rhythmic pattern.

Music characterized by sustained tones and drones, creating atmospheric textures without rhythm.


Dramatic Brass Cues

Low brass instruments playing sustained notes and glissandi for dramatic effect.

Acoustic String Music

Acoustic guitar playing various styles including melodic lines, fingerpicking, and strummed chords.

Melodic Wind Music

Wind instruments playing melodic lines, sometimes with ornamentation.

Electronic Music Excerpt

Electronic drums, synth bass, and pads in a rhythmic style.

Diverse instrumental sound elements potentially used in media production.


Distinct Timbre

Focus on the unique tonal quality of a specific sound source (instrument, voice, synth).

Varied Instrumentation/Source

Use of a wide range of sound sources including acoustic instruments, voice, and electronic sounds.

Prominent Rhythmic Element

Presence of a clear beat, pulse, or complex rhythmic pattern.

Melodic Content

Presence of a discernible melodic line.

Showcase of diverse musical timbres, textures, and rhythmic elements from various sound sources.


Electronic Drum Beat

Synthesized drum sounds providing a steady, often four-on-the-floor or similar electronic rhythm.

Synthesizer Sounds

Use of synthesizers for melodic elements, pads, or basslines.

Electronic Music Production

Overall sound palette and production techniques characteristic of electronic music.

Core elements of electronic music production including synthesized drums and synths.


Acoustic Piano Timbre

Distinct sound of an acoustic piano.

Reedy Acoustic Woodwind Timbre

Distinct reedy sound of an acoustic woodwind instrument.

Resonant Acoustic Percussion Timbre

Distinct resonant sound of acoustic hand drums.

Electronic Synthesizer Timbres

Distinct sounds produced by electronic synthesizers.

Each snippet features one or more primary sound sources with a clear, distinct, and identifiable timbre.


Electronic Drums

Drum machine sounds, often with prominent kick and snare.

Synth Bass

Synthesized basslines, typically simple and repetitive.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

DJ Scratching

Vinyl manipulation sounds used rhythmically.

Sampling

Use of pre-recorded sounds or vocals as rhythmic or melodic elements.

Music style characterized by electronic drums, synth bass, repetitive rhythms, and DJ techniques like scratching and sampling.


Flute/Woodwind Melody

Melodic lines played by a wind instrument, likely a flute or similar woodwind.

Airy/Breathy Sound

Characteristic sound of air moving through a wind instrument.

Sparse Arrangement

Music often features the wind instrument prominently with minimal other elements.

Music centered around prominent wind instrument melodies, often with an airy sound.


Drones

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

Synthesized Pads

Use of synthesizers to create sustained, evolving harmonic or textural layers.

Ambient Atmosphere

Music designed to evoke a sense of space, mood, or environment, lacking traditional structure.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of a discernible beat, pulse, or rhythmic pattern.

Ambient music featuring sustained synthesized tones and drones, creating a spacious, non-rhythmic atmosphere.


Orchestral Instrumentation

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

Cinematic/Dramatic Style

Music composed in a style commonly used for film, television, or video game scores, often evoking drama, adventure, or tension.

Prominent Brass Section

Frequent and impactful use of brass instruments for melodic lines, fanfares, or rhythmic emphasis.

Prominent String Section

Extensive use of string instruments for melodies, harmonies, and textural support.

Orchestral music composed in a cinematic or dramatic style, featuring prominent brass and string sections.


Acoustic Drumming

Features live, acoustic drums, often with snare rolls and a marching or military rhythmic feel.

Electronic Drumming

Features electronic or sampled drums, often with a hip-hop or electronic rhythmic feel.

Percussion Focus

Music is centered around rhythmic patterns played on drums and percussion instruments.

Music primarily driven by rhythmic patterns on drums and percussion.


Prominent Bassline

The bass instrument provides a strong, often driving, rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Rhythmic Foundation

Clear presence of drums or percussion establishing a consistent beat and groove.

Lead Vocals

Presence of a main vocal performance.

Music characterized by a strong, foundational bassline.


Bagpipe Melody

Melodic phrases played on bagpipes or similar reeded wind instruments.

Brass Section

Presence of brass instruments playing rhythmic or melodic parts.

Synth Wind Emulation

Electronic sounds mimicking wind instruments, often sustained.

Bagpipe or reeded wind instrument sound, often melodic


Band Instrumentation

Consistent presence of drums, bass, and guitar or keys.

Live Performance Feel

Organic sound characteristic of musicians playing together.

Rhythm Section Foundation

Drums and bass provide a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Core instrumentation of drums, bass, and guitar or keys, performed together.


Sustained Tones

Notes held for extended durations by various sound sources.

Expressive Vocalizations

Melismatic or wailing vocal styles conveying strong emotion.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained pads, drones, or ambient sounds to create mood.

Bowed Strings

Melodic or sustained parts played by violin or similar instruments.

Sustained notes, expressive vocal techniques, and atmospheric textures creating dramatic or melancholic soundscapes.


Prominent Brass

Features prominent brass instruments (trumpets, saxophones, trombones) playing melodies, harmonies, or rhythmic figures.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, often syncopated rhythm section including drums, bass, and percussion providing a danceable groove.

Ensemble Sound

Music arranged for multiple instruments playing together as a cohesive ensemble.

Accordion/Keyboard Lead

Use of accordion or keyboard sounds providing primary melodic content.

Music featuring prominent brass and driving rhythm sections in an ensemble setting.


Electronic Sound Design

Use of synthesizers, digital effects, and electronic processing.

Ambient/Drone Elements

Sustained, evolving pads and textures creating atmosphere.

Processed Vocal Samples

Vocal elements treated with effects like filtering, looping, or distortion.

Electronic production featuring ambient textures and processed vocal elements.


Wind Instruments

Musical concept centered around the use of wind instruments as a primary element.

Reedy/Buzzy Timbre

Characteristic buzzing or reedy sound quality from certain wind instruments.

Sustained Notes/Melody

Musical lines characterized by held notes or flowing melodic contours played by instruments.

Musical concept featuring prominent wind instruments, often with reedy or brassy timbres, playing sustained notes or melodic lines.


Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow pace.

Emotional Mood

Music designed to evoke strong feelings, often melancholic or serene.

Lush Pads/Strings

Prominent use of sustained string or synthesizer pad sounds creating a rich texture.

Cinematic Underscore

Music style often used for film or atmospheric background.

Slow tempo, emotional mood, prominent lush pads/strings, cinematic style.


Expressive Guitar

Prominent guitar performance utilizing expressive techniques like bends, vibrato, or slides, often with distortion or clean fingerpicking.

Distinct Vocal Lead

A featured vocal performance, ranging from singing to rhythmic spoken word, often with a unique character or delivery.

Featured Lead Instrument

A single instrument presented prominently, carrying the main melody or musical idea.

Focus on a single, prominent, expressive musical element or performance carrying the main idea.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum pulse on every beat.

Electronic Instrumentation

Dominant use of synthesizers and drum machines.

House Music Rhythm

Driving, repetitive beat with syncopated elements typical of house music.

Electronic dance music style, four-on-the-floor beat, synth-based instrumentation.


Resonant Metal Percussion

Large, struck metal instruments producing sustained, resonant tones like gongs or large cymbals.

Shaker/Maracas

Instruments producing a rattling or swishing sound when shaken.

Scraped Percussion

Instruments producing a rasping sound when scraped, such as a güiro.

Sharp Percussion

Short, sharp percussive sounds like whip cracks or slaps.

Focus on diverse percussive textures and rhythms using idiophones and other non-drum kit instruments.


Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal track performed by a male singer.

Guitar-Bass-Drums Instrumentation

Core band setup featuring electric or acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit.

Rock/Pop-Rock Genre

Musical style characterized by the instrumentation and song structure common in rock and pop-rock music.

Music featuring male lead vocals with guitar, bass, and drums instrumentation, typical of rock or pop-rock genres.


Music Box/Glockenspiel

Chime-like sound often playing simple, clear melodies.

Plucked Strings

Instruments such as harp, zither, guitar, or ukulele playing melodies or arpeggios.

Simple Melodic Structure

Clear, easy-to-follow melodic lines without complex harmony or rhythm.

Calm/Gentle Mood

Overall peaceful and non-intense atmosphere.

Use of instruments like music box, plucked strings, and piano to create simple, gentle melodic content.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments, including trumpets and trombones.

Balkan Folk Influence

Melodic phrasing, ornamentation, and ensemble sound characteristic of Balkan/Eastern European folk music.

Fanfare/March Style

Sections featuring brass playing in a fanfare or march-like style.

Sampled Brass

Use of samples featuring brass instruments, integrated into different musical contexts.

Music featuring brass instruments with melodic and rhythmic characteristics of Balkan folk music, sometimes in a fanfare style or used as samples.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Prominent Bassline

Emphasis on the bass frequency range, often featuring synthesized bass sounds.

Driving Rhythm

A consistent, propulsive beat often featuring electronic drums.

Electronic music featuring prominent basslines and driving rhythms.


Electronic Drums

Percussion primarily generated electronically or via drum machine.

Prominent Synthesizers

Synthesizers are the primary melodic, harmonic, and often rhythmic instruments.

Rhythmic Drive

Music is characterized by strong, often repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Retro Electronic Sound

Elements evoke electronic music styles from past decades (e.g., 80s, chiptune).

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizers and strong rhythmic patterns, often with a retro feel.


Synthesized Orchestral Elements

Music primarily featuring digitally produced sounds mimicking orchestral instruments.

Dramatic/Epic Mood

Overall emotional tone is consistently dramatic, epic, or tense.

Film/Trailer Music Style

Musical style characteristic of scores used in films, trailers, or video games to evoke strong emotions and build tension.

Prominent Brass and Strings

Frequent and prominent use of brass and string section sounds.

Music utilizing synthesized orchestral sounds, particularly brass and strings, to create a dramatic, epic, or tense atmosphere typical of film and trailer scores.


Jazz Ensemble

Music performed by typical jazz instrumentation including rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) and often horns.

Swing Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic feel with swung eighth notes and emphasis on off-beats.

Upright Bass

Acoustic bass guitar, often playing walking bass lines.

Jazz Piano

Piano used for comping, soloing, or melody.

Jazz Drums

Drums providing rhythmic foundation, often using brushes or ride cymbal patterns.

Jazz music with typical instrumentation and rhythmic feel


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of instruments like trumpet, saxophone, and trombone.

Piano

Piano providing harmonic support and melodic lines.

Upright Bass

Acoustic bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Jazz Drums

Drum kit often played with brushes or light stick patterns, providing rhythmic drive.

Swing Rhythm

Syncopated rhythmic feel characteristic of jazz music.

Jazz ensemble featuring brass, piano, bass, and drums with a swing feel.


Drone

Sustained continuous sound.

Low Frequency Drone

Sustained sound predominantly in the lower frequency range.

Electronic/Processed Drone

Drone sound generated or heavily processed electronically.

Atmospheric Texture

Sound texture focused on creating mood or atmosphere.

Sustained low-frequency electronic sound texture.


Cinematic Atmosphere

Music designed to evoke strong emotions or drama, often used in film or trailers.

Orchestral Elements

Inclusion of traditional orchestral instruments like strings, brass, or woodwinds.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or modern production techniques.

Hybrid Soundscape

Blending of orchestral and electronic musical elements.

Dynamic Tension

Musical structures that build intensity or create anticipation.

Blending of orchestral and electronic elements to create dramatic, cinematic soundscapes.


Electronic Drums

Use of electronic drum sounds and rhythmic patterns.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built on looping or repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Electronic Genre

Overall musical style aligns with electronic music genres.

Electronic instrumentation, rhythmic focus, repetitive patterns.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Guitar technique involving plucking individual strings with fingers.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, often guitar-centric.

Melancholic Mood

Music often conveys a sad, introspective, or melancholic emotional quality.

Guitar-focused acoustic music, often fingerpicked, with a melancholic or introspective feel.


Bowed String Instrument

Sound produced by bowing a string instrument.

Solo Instrument

Performance featuring a single instrument without accompaniment.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on playing melodic lines or sustained pitches.

Vibrato

Pitch modulation used for expressive purposes on sustained notes.

Legato Playing

Smooth, connected articulation between notes.

Solo performance on a bowed string instrument with melodic focus and expressive techniques.


Strong Low Frequencies

Presence of significant energy in the low-frequency range.

Electronic Synthesis

Use of synthesizers or electronic sound sources.

Rhythmic Elements

Inclusion of drums, percussion, or pulsing sounds creating rhythmic patterns.

Ambient Pads

Smooth, evolving synthesized textures with slow attack.

Distortion

Audio processing resulting in harmonic saturation or clipping.

Music characterized by significant low-frequency content providing foundation or drive.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

Steady, propulsive rhythmic patterns, often four-on-the-floor.

Repetitive Structure

Use of repeating loops and musical patterns.

Electronic production, prominent synth bass, driving rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.


Emotional Expression

Music primarily aims to convey specific feelings such as melancholy, drama, or introspection.

Atmospheric Focus

Music prioritizes creating a specific sonic environment or atmosphere using texture, space, and sustained sounds.

Melody and Harmony Driven

Musical structure relies heavily on melodic lines and harmonic movement rather than complex rhythmic patterns.

Creation of specific emotional and atmospheric states through diverse musical means.


Music

Audio contains structured musical elements including melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Recording

Audio is captured via a recording process.

Musical Variety

Content spans multiple musical genres and instrumentation types.

Audio content is music, featuring structured elements like melody, harmony, and rhythm, captured via recording.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables to create percussive and musical sounds.

Consistent use of turntable scratching techniques.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar for melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Latin Folk Music

Musical style rooted in Latin American folk and traditional genres.

Spanish Language Vocals

Singing performed in the Spanish language.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Music performed primarily by acoustic instruments.

Acoustic music with prominent guitar, reflecting Latin American folk traditions, often featuring Spanish vocals.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features prominent use of orchestral instruments such as strings, brass, and potentially choir-like sounds.

Cinematic/Trailer Music Style

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

Dramatic Mood

Consistently conveys a sense of drama, tension, power, or emotional depth.

Atmospheric Production

Focuses on creating a wide soundstage and immersive atmosphere, often using reverb and layered textures.

Orchestral instrumentation, dramatic mood, atmospheric production, cinematic style.


Sliding Pitches

Extensive use of continuous pitch transitions (glissandi, portamento) in melodic lines and sound effects.

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodies featuring expressive flourishes, trills, and pitch bending.

Vocal Glissando

Singing or chanting style characterized by prominent sliding between notes.

Folk Music Influence

Musical elements suggesting styles found in Middle Eastern, North African, or Balkan folk traditions.

Pervasive use of sliding pitches and melodic ornamentation, characteristic of certain folk traditions, appearing in both acoustic and electronic contexts.


Synthesizer Use

Synthesizers are frequently used for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Electronic Instrumentation

Music primarily features electronic instruments and sounds.

Rhythmic Drive

Music is built upon a prominent and often repetitive rhythmic structure.

Music incorporating significant electronic instrumentation and production techniques across various styles.


Drone

Sustained or slowly evolving tones forming a continuous sonic layer.

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmospheric soundscapes and textures rather than traditional musical structure.

Electronic Synthesis

Sounds primarily generated or processed using electronic means.

Low Frequency Emphasis

Prominence of deep, bass-heavy sounds.

Sustained synthesized low-frequency textures


Minor Tonality

Harmonic structure frequently based on minor scales or modes.

Melancholic Mood

Predominantly somber, sad, or introspective emotional tone.

Expressive Vocals

Vocal performances convey strong emotion.

Melancholic emotional tone achieved through minor tonality and expressive performance.


Slow Tempo

Music is played at a very slow pace.

Melancholic Mood

Harmonic and melodic content evokes sadness or reflection.

Piano Prominence

Piano is a primary melodic or harmonic instrument.

Ambient Texture

Music features atmospheric textures and lacks strong rhythmic drive.

Slow, atmospheric, melancholic instrumental music.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Rhythmic Repetition

Looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Turntablism

DJ scratching techniques applied to audio.

Breakbeat Influence

Drum patterns characteristic of breakbeat or hip-hop genres.

Electronic drums, repetitive rhythms, and turntablism techniques.


Acoustic Guitar

The primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

The guitar is played using fingerpicking technique.

Arpeggiated Chords

Chords are played by plucking individual notes in sequence (arpeggios).

Clean Sound

The guitar sound is clean with no significant effects or distortion.

Acoustic guitar fingerpicking arpeggiated chords clean sound


Harsh Noise

Extreme, high-frequency electronic noise as a primary texture.

Heavy Distortion

Significant signal distortion applied to instruments and sounds.

High Energy

Fast tempos, loud dynamics, and driving rhythms.

Pervasive use of distortion and noise as fundamental sonic textures creating an abrasive, high-energy sound.


Sustained String Textures

Long-held notes or chords played by string instruments, forming atmospheric textures or drones.

Tension/Dissonance

Harmonic content frequently incorporates dissonant intervals or creates a sense of tension.

Cinematic Atmosphere

The sound quality and use of strings suggest an atmospheric or cinematic context.

Sustained string textures creating atmospheric tension or mood.


Audio Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio sources, resembling DJ scratching techniques.

Rhythmic audio manipulation techniques, including scratching.


Synthesizer Lead/Melody

Prominent melodic lines played by synthesizers or electronic keyboards.

Electronic Drums/Drum Machine

Rhythmic foundation provided by programmed electronic drums or drum machines.

Electronic Production

Overall soundscape characterized by electronic instrumentation and production techniques.

Music produced using electronic instruments, primarily synthesizers for melodies and harmonies, and programmed drums for rhythm.


Hand Drums

Prominent use of hand-played drums such as tabla, djembe, or similar instruments.

Percussion Ensemble

Music features multiple percussion instruments playing together.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Music is primarily driven by complex rhythmic patterns.

Ethnic Percussion Style

Percussion style suggests non-Western or world music traditions.

Music centered on hand drums and percussion ensemble, emphasizing complex rhythms, often with ethnic style.


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

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

Electronic Drums/Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Vocal Samples/Singing

Inclusion of human voice, either sampled or sung.

Repetitive Structure

Musical patterns and loops that repeat throughout sections.

Music produced electronically featuring synthesizers, electronic drums, and repetitive structures.


Accordion/Synth Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by an instrument resembling an accordion or a synth mimicking its sound.

Upbeat Tempo

Consistent fast pace and energetic feel.

Driving Percussion

Steady, propulsive rhythmic foundation provided by drums and percussion.

Upbeat tempo, accordion/synth lead melody, driving rhythm section characteristic of the genre.


Slow Tempo

Music is performed at a slow pace.

Prominent Vocals

Features a clear lead vocal performance.

Piano Accompaniment

Piano is a primary accompanying instrument.

Orchestral/Pad Accompaniment

Features strings or synth pads for harmonic and atmospheric support.

Gentle/Reflective Mood

Music conveys a calm, peaceful, or reflective emotional quality.

Christmas/Lullaby Themes

Lyrical or musical content suggests themes of Christmas, peace, or sleep.

Slow tempo, vocal-led music with piano and orchestral/pad accompaniment, conveying a gentle, reflective, or Christmas/lullaby mood.


Sustained Strings

Long, held notes played by bowed string instruments or synthesized string pads.

Low Frequency Focus

Prominent use of low-pitched sounds, often from cello or double bass.

Atmospheric Texture

Music focused on creating an ambient or background atmosphere with sustained sounds.

Music characterized by sustained string sounds creating atmospheric textures, often with a focus on lower frequencies.


Reedy Wind Instrument Melodies

Distinct reedy timbre from a wind instrument, often performing ornamented melodic lines with trills and vibrato.

Acoustic Guitar & Vocals

Acoustic guitar accompaniment supporting lead vocals in a folk or acoustic style.

Electronic Dance Beat

Driving, programmed electronic drum beat and synthesized textures characteristic of electronic dance music.

Primary focus on acoustic instrumentation and melodic content, featuring both reedy wind instrument passages and acoustic guitar with vocals.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Non-electronic musical instruments (organ, strings, brass, woodwinds, accordion, bells).

Environmental Ambiance

Room reverb, background noise, or sounds suggesting a physical recording space.

Integrated Spoken Word

Human speech included within the soundscape.

Real-world Sound Sources

Sounds from physical events/objects (instruments, bells, machinery) vs. purely synthesized.

Recordings of acoustic instruments or real-world sounds featuring environmental ambiance, background noise, or integrated spoken elements.


Plucked String Instrument

Sound produced by plucking strings on an instrument.

Acoustic Guitar

Sound characteristic of an acoustic guitar.


Orchestral Instrumentation

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

Cinematic/Epic Style

Musical style characteristic of film scores, trailers, or epic themes.

Dramatic Mood

Music conveying a sense of drama, tension, or grandeur.

Dynamic Swells

Frequent use of crescendos and dynamic shifts to build intensity.

Music featuring orchestral instrumentation in a dramatic, cinematic style.


Hand Percussion

Prominent use of hand drums like congas or bongos providing the main rhythmic foundation.

High-Pitched Percussion

Inclusion of higher-pitched percussion instruments such as timbales, woodblocks, or shakers, often playing faster patterns.

Rhythmic String Instrument

Stringed instruments, possibly charango or guitar, played with a strong rhythmic focus through strumming or percussive plucking.

Latin American Rhythmic Style

Overall rhythmic feel and instrumentation characteristic of various Latin American folk or traditional music styles.

Rhythmic music featuring hand and high-pitched percussion alongside rhythmically played string instruments, indicative of Latin American styles.


Metallic Percussion

Sounds produced by striking metal objects or instruments.

Cowbell/Agogo Timbre

Distinctive resonant metallic sound characteristic of cowbells or agogo bells.

Rhythmic Metallic Percussion

Metallic percussion used to establish or reinforce a rhythmic pattern.

Percussive Accents

Metallic percussion used as occasional hits or accents.

Diverse musical styles featuring prominent metallic percussion, frequently utilizing cowbell or agogo-like timbres in rhythmic patterns or as accents.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Bass Guitar

Presence of bass guitar providing low-end support.

Drums

Driving drum patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Combination of electric guitar, bass, and drums.

Driving Rhythm

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic feel.

Distorted Guitars

Electric guitars often processed with distortion.

Core rock/metal instrumentation (electric guitar, bass, drums) with energetic rhythms and often distorted guitars.


Low Brass Instruments

Features instruments like trombone, tuba, or sousaphone.

Brass Glissandi

Sliding between notes on brass instruments.

Sustained Brass Notes

Holding notes for extended durations on brass instruments.

Low Brass Bass Line

Low brass instruments playing a rhythmic or melodic bass function.

Marching Band/Circus Brass Style

Brass sounds reminiscent of marching bands or circus music.

Prominent use of low brass instruments including trombone and tuba, often featuring glissandi, sustained notes, and rhythmic bass lines, across various styles.


Bagpipe Sound

Distinctive timbre of bagpipes or similar reed instruments.

Drone

Sustained low harmonic note characteristic of bagpipes.

Traditional Folk Style

Musical style consistent with traditional folk genres.

Melodic Line

Clear, often ornamented, melodies played over the drone.

Traditional folk music featuring bagpipes or similar reed instruments with prominent drones and melodies.


Siren Sounds

Presence and integration of siren-like sounds.

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Elements

Use of synthesized or electronic sounds.

Music incorporating siren sounds as a prominent element.


Brass Instrumentation

Use of brass instruments (trumpets, trombones) as primary melodic and harmonic voices.

Ceremonial Fanfare

Musical style characterized by brass-led melodies, often with a triumphant or stately quality.

Triumphant Mood

Evokes feelings of victory, majesty, or grandiosity.

Brass-dominated ceremonial fanfare style


Bowed String Instruments

Sound produced by bowing strings, typically cello or double bass.

Sustained Notes

Notes held for extended durations.

Low Register

Musical content primarily in the lower pitch range.

Resonance

Sound quality characterized by lingering vibrations or reverberation.

Vibrato and Portamento

Expressive techniques involving pitch modulation and gliding between notes.

Resonant sustained low-pitched bowed strings.


Piano and Strings Instrumentation

Primary instrumentation features piano and orchestral string sections.

Classical Music Style

Musical language, harmony, and structure consistent with classical composition.

Expressive/Melancholic Mood

Predominant emotional tone is often expressive, melancholic, or dramatic.

Orchestral classical music featuring prominent piano and string sections, characterized by expressive melodies and harmonies.


Chiptune Style

Music featuring synthesized sounds reminiscent of early video game consoles.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and percussion.

Repetitive Structure

Musical patterns designed for looping, often featuring recurring melodic or rhythmic ideas.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally fast and energetic rhythmic feel.

Synthesized music with chiptune timbres, repetitive structures, and upbeat tempos characteristic of early video games.


Brass Section

Prominent use of brass instruments, often playing melodic lines.

Accordion or Bandoneon

Distinctive sound of a free-reed instrument providing melody or harmony.

Acoustic String Instruments

Plucked or strummed acoustic string instruments contributing to rhythm or melody.

Balkan Music Style

Musical characteristics consistent with Balkan folk or brass band traditions.

Music featuring brass, accordion, and acoustic strings, typical of Balkan and Eastern European folk traditions.


Reedy Folk Wind Instrument

Sustained, reedy sound characteristic of instruments like bagpipes or similar folk wind instruments.

Drone Accompaniment

Sustained, unchanging pitch or chord providing a harmonic base.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical style associated with traditional folk music, often featuring acoustic instruments.

Music centered around reedy folk wind instruments, frequently with a drone.


Reed Wind Instrument

Prominent use of a clarinet or similar reeded wind instrument (e.g., saxophone, zurna).

Expressive Melodic Phrasing

Melodies played with significant vibrato, trills, and expressive articulation.

Folk Music Style

Musical characteristics suggesting Eastern European or Middle Eastern folk traditions.

Percussion Accompaniment

Presence of rhythmic percussion supporting the melody.

Music featuring prominent, expressive melodies on a reed wind instrument, often in a folk style with percussion.


Jazz Ensemble

Instrumentation includes upright bass, drums, and piano, often with saxophone.

Swing Rhythm

Characteristic swing feel is present.

Upright Bass

Prominent upright bass playing walking lines.

Brushed Drums

Drumming frequently uses brushes.

Jazz ensemble music with swing rhythm, featuring upright bass, drums, and piano.


Orchestral Instrumentation

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

March Rhythm

Characterized by a steady, prominent march-like beat, often featuring snare drum patterns.

Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong, often epic or tense, emotions.

Brass Fanfares

Includes prominent use of brass instruments playing fanfare-like melodic or rhythmic figures.

Orchestral instrumentation, march rhythm, dramatic mood, brass fanfares.


Orchestral Instrumentation

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

Brass Dominance

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

Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, tension, and grandeur.

Rhythmic Drive

Use of percussion and rhythmic figures to create forward momentum and intensity.

Fanfare Motifs

Recurring use of short, bright, often brass-led melodic figures.

Orchestral music featuring prominent brass fanfares, dramatic mood, and rhythmic drive, characteristic of cinematic or epic styles.


Accordion Lead

Accordion or similar reed instrument featured as the primary melodic voice.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical style drawing from traditional folk idioms, scales, and structures.

Lively Rhythm

Upbeat, often danceable rhythmic foundation.

Accordion-driven folk music with traditional melodies and rhythms.


Smooth Sonic Texture

Lack of harshness, distortion, or abrasive sounds.

Moderate Energy

Generally low to moderate energy level, avoiding aggression.

Shared characteristic of smooth sonic texture and moderate energy level.


Reedy Wind Instruments

Prominent use of instruments with a reedy, often piercing tone, similar to clarinet or zurna.

Folk String Instruments

Presence of instruments like violin or plucked strings (oud/guitar) playing melodic lines.

Melodic Ornamentation

Frequent use of trills, rapid runs, and other embellishments on melodic instruments.

Balkan/Eastern European Scales

Use of musical scales and modes characteristic of Balkan or Eastern European folk music.

Musical style rooted in Balkan/Eastern European folk traditions featuring reedy winds, folk strings, and melodic ornamentation.


Prominent Brass Instruments

Frequent use of brass instruments like trumpets, cornets, and trombones, often playing melodies or harmonic support.

Prominent Woodwind Instruments

Frequent use of woodwind instruments like clarinets and saxophones, often playing melodies or counter-melodies.

Wind Ensemble/Band Arrangement

Arrangements featuring multiple wind instruments playing together in ensemble settings.

Melodic Focus on Winds

Wind instruments frequently carrying the main melodic lines.

Music centered around the extensive use of brass and woodwind instruments in various melodic and ensemble contexts.


String Ensemble

Prominent use of orchestral string instruments (violins, violas, cellos, basses).

Slow Tempo

Consistent slow musical pace.

Dramatic/Melancholic Mood

Shared emotional tone, often somber, epic, or reflective.

Film Score/Classical Style

Musical style characteristic of film scores, modern classical, or neo-classical genres.

Music featuring prominent string ensembles at a slow tempo, creating a dramatic or melancholic atmosphere.


Prominent Solo/Sectional Instrument

Music features a clear, leading voice from one instrument type or small group.

Distinct Instrumental Timbre

Emphasis on the specific sonic character of instruments like piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, or synth.

Simple Melodic/Rhythmic Motif

Focus on straightforward and easily identifiable musical phrases or rhythms.

Variety of Instrumentation

The set explores a range of distinct instrumental families and sounds.

Focus on distinct instrumental voices and timbres, presenting simple musical ideas across a variety of instruments.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Aggressive Drumming

Fast, powerful drumming with emphasis on kick and snare, often featuring rapid patterns or fills.

Fast Tempo

Music generally performed at a high speed, contributing to an energetic feel.

Heavy Rock/Metal Genre

Musical style characterized by distorted guitars, aggressive drums, and high energy, typical of heavy rock or metal.

Music featuring distorted guitars, aggressive drumming, and fast tempos, characteristic of heavy rock or metal genres.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or by drum machines.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping rhythmic patterns forming the core structure.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Dance Music Structure

Rhythmic and instrumental characteristics typical of electronic dance music genres.

Repetitive electronic beats, synthesized sounds, dance music structure.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of overdriven or distorted electric guitar for riffs and chords.

Driving Drum Beat

Consistent, energetic drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic pulse.

Bass Guitar

Provides low-frequency support and rhythmic foundation.

High Energy

Overall dynamic and intense musical feel.

Power Chords

Frequent use of two or three-note chords on guitar.

Distorted guitars, driving drums, bass, high energy, power chords characteristic of rock/metal.


Acoustic Guitar Music

Instrumental music featuring acoustic guitar, often with a folk or pop feel.

Brass Band Music

Instrumental music performed by a brass band, typically upbeat and rhythmic.

Fiddle Music

Instrumental music featuring a fiddle or violin, often with a fast, melodic, folk style.

Ambient Electronic Music

Instrumental music featuring sustained electronic sounds and textures, creating an ambient mood.

Music performed solely by instruments, lacking vocals.


Piano Focus

Piano is the primary or sole instrument.

Melancholic Atmosphere

Music conveys a sad, reflective, or introspective mood.

Modern Piano Style

Style aligns with contemporary classical, ambient, or cinematic piano genres.

Piano-centric compositions conveying a melancholic or introspective atmosphere, often in a modern classical or ambient style.


Sustained Tones

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

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating an immersive environment or mood rather than melody or rhythm.

Evolving Sound

Sounds that change and develop gradually over time.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence of a strong, discernible beat or rhythmic pattern.

Creation of atmospheric soundscapes using sustained, evolving textures with minimal rhythm.


Low-Frequency Drones

Sustained or slowly evolving low-pitched sounds.

Synthesized Texture

Sounds generated electronically, characteristic of synthesizers.

Ambient Atmosphere

Focus on creating a mood or environment through sustained sounds.

Sustained low-frequency synthesized sounds creating atmospheric texture.


Sustained Electronic Texture

Long, held electronic sound, often forming a pad or drone.

Modulated Electronic Effect

Electronic sound featuring dynamic changes through filtering, sweeping, or other modulation.

Acoustic Instrument Presence

Inclusion of non-electronic instruments like guitar or piano.

Use of sustained, evolving, and modulated electronic textures for atmospheric effect.


Acoustic Guitar Strumming

Prominent acoustic guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation through strumming.

Simple Upbeat Rhythm

Consistent, relatively fast tempo with a simple, driving beat.

Simple Chord Progression

Basic, repeating harmonic sequence.

Light Percussion

Subtle percussion layer, primarily shakers or tambourine.

Varied Melody Instrumentation

Different instruments (vocals, brass, accordion, clarinet) playing the lead melody over a consistent backing.

Acoustic guitar strumming, simple upbeat rhythm, simple repeating chord progression, light percussion, varied melody instruments.


Sustained Pads

Long, sustained musical notes or chords, typically created by synthesizers or layered instruments.

Atmospheric Texture

Music characterized by a focus on sound quality and atmosphere rather than traditional melody or rhythm.

Synthesizer Sounds

Sounds produced by electronic synthesizers, often used for pads and textures.

Sustained, evolving synthesizer pads creating an atmospheric texture.


Electronic Drums

Use of programmed or electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Vocals

Presence of human voice, including singing, rapping, or spoken elements.

Prominent Rhythm Section

Strong emphasis on the beat, often featuring a driving bassline and percussive elements.

Urban Music Production

Production style typical of contemporary urban genres like Hip-Hop and R&B.

Music characterized by electronic drums, prominent rhythm section, and urban production style, often featuring vocals.


Acoustic Guitar Lead

Acoustic guitar serves as the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Acoustic guitar frequently employs fingerpicking or arpeggiated techniques.

Relaxed Tempo

Music maintains a generally slow to moderate, unhurried pace.

Introspective Mood

Music often conveys a thoughtful, sometimes melancholic or calm feeling.

Accompaniment Instruments

Presence of supporting instruments like bass and light drums.

Acoustic guitar-driven music featuring fingerpicking or arpeggios, relaxed tempos, and an introspective mood, supported by bass and light percussion.


Hip-Hop/Rap Genre

Music style featuring rhythmic spoken vocals (rapping) over a beat.

Programmed Drums

Drum sounds generated electronically, typical of drum machines or software.

Rap Vocals

Rhythmic and rhyming spoken word delivery.

Syncopated Beat

Rhythmic pattern with accents on off-beats.

Urban music style featuring rap vocals, programmed drums, and syncopated rhythms.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or pads forming a foundational layer.

Timbral Focus

Emphasis on the unique sound quality and texture of instruments or synthesized sounds.

Atmospheric Quality

Music designed to create a mood or environment through sound.

Music characterized by sustained sounds, emphasizing timbre and creating atmospheric textures.


Piano Focus

The piano is the primary and dominant instrument.

Slow Tempo

Music generally proceeds at a slow to moderate pace.

Reflective Mood

The atmosphere is consistently calm, introspective, or melancholic.

Harmonic Emphasis

Focus on sustained chords and harmonic texture rather than strong rhythmic drive.

Piano-centric, slow tempo, calm and introspective atmosphere, focus on harmony and melody.


Bowed Strings

Music prominently featuring instruments played with a bow, such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.

Classical/Romantic Style

Music exhibiting characteristics of the Classical or Romantic eras, often featuring expressive melodies and orchestral textures.

Folk/Traditional String Music

Music in a folk or traditional style, often featuring virtuosic or rhythmic playing of string instruments like the fiddle.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, expressive melodic lines, frequently carried by lead string instruments.

Music characterized by the prominent use of bowed string instruments, encompassing classical, romantic, and folk/traditional styles with a focus on melody.


High-Pitched Melodies/Vocals

Melodic lines or vocals frequently reside in a high pitch register.

Bright Rhythmic Elements

Rhythmic components, such as percussion or synth sounds, have a bright timbre with strong high-frequency content.

Upper Harmonic Richness

Sounds contain significant energy in their upper harmonics, contributing to a bright or textured quality.

Musical elements and textures feature significant energy in the treble and upper harmonic ranges.


Melodic Wind Instruments

Prominent melodic lines played by instruments like clarinet or flute.

Melodic String Instruments

Prominent melodic or rhythmic lines played by instruments like violin, viola, or mandolin.

Electronic Filter Sweeps

Filter sweep effect applied to electronic sounds, often synth pads or strings.

Folk/World Music Influence

Musical elements suggesting traditional or non-Western styles, often associated with acoustic instrumentation.

Distinct acoustic and electronic sound sources used for prominent melodic or harmonic content.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine sounds providing a driving rhythmic foundation.

Synthesized Bassline

Deep, often repetitive, electronic bass sounds forming a core rhythmic and harmonic element.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping rhythmic patterns creating a consistent, driving pulse.

Electronic Production

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

Driving electronic rhythms and synthesized bass typical of dance music.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat often featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern.

Synth Bass

Low-frequency foundation provided by synthesized bass sounds.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating mood or texture.

Electronic music featuring driving rhythms, synth bass, and electronic instrumentation suitable for dancing.


Organ

Prominent use of an organ as a primary instrument.

Vibrato/Tremolo Effect

The organ sound frequently features a noticeable vibrato or tremolo effect.

Vintage/Retro Tone

The organ sound has a characteristic vintage or retro quality.

Consistent use of a vintage-sounding organ with vibrato as a key melodic or harmonic element.


Synthesized Tones

Electronically generated sustained tones and melodic elements.

Processed Timbres

Sounds exhibiting electronic manipulation or non-acoustic characteristics.

Electronic Rhythmic Elements

Drum machine patterns and synth-based rhythmic textures.

Isolated Sonic Events

Distinct sound elements presented as individual occurrences or short loops.

Collection of synthesized, processed, and distinct electronic sound elements.


Bell Sounds

Presence of sounds resembling bells or chimes, ranging from large resonant bells to smaller metallic sounds with a bell-like quality.

Metallic Timbre

The prominent sounds often exhibit a distinct metallic resonance characteristic of bells or similar instruments.

Percussive Use

Bell or chime sounds are frequently used rhythmically or as percussive accents within the music.

Pervasive use of bell or chime sounds in various musical contexts and timbres.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Frequent use of fingerpicking technique on acoustic guitar.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear melodies and harmonic progressions played on acoustic guitar.

Calm Atmosphere

Music conveys a generally calm, mellow, or reflective mood.

Acoustic guitar-driven music, often fingerpicked, creating a calm, melodic atmosphere.


Wind Instrument Lead

A wind instrument plays the primary melodic line.

Acoustic Wind Timbre

The sound of the wind instrument is acoustic or organic.

Melodic Focus

The music is centered around a clear, prominent melody.

Primary melodic content delivered by acoustic wind instruments.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Dance Beat

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

Electronic Music Production

Clean, synthesized soundscapes with common electronic music effects like reverb and filtering.

Electronic instrumentation, driving dance rhythms, and synthesized soundscapes characteristic of electronic dance music genres.


Large Bell Timbre

Distinctive tone color of large, heavy bells.

Bell Resonance

Sustained, decaying sound characteristic of large bells.

Characteristic large resonant bell sounds.


Deep Male Chanting

Low-pitched male voices singing or chanting, often monophonic or simple harmony.

Drone Textures

Sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving tones providing a harmonic foundation.

Metallic Percussion

Percussive sounds with a metallic timbre, resembling bells, chimes, or gongs.

Reverberation

Significant acoustic space or effect applied, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Ritualistic Atmosphere

Overall mood suggesting a spiritual, meditative, or ceremonial context.

Deep male chanting, sustained drone textures, metallic percussion, reverberant atmosphere.


DJ Scratching

Sound produced by rhythmic manipulation of a vinyl record on a turntable.

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on a turntable.


Water Sound Effects

Prominent audio effects resembling water (gurgling, splashing, flowing, underwater) layered throughout.

Sound Layering

Combination of distinct musical elements with non-musical water sound effects.

Atmospheric Production

Production style emphasizing mood and texture through the layering of music and environmental sounds.

Music consistently featuring prominent, layered water sound effects creating an atmospheric quality.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of trumpets, trombones, and possibly tuba or other brass instruments.

Balkan Brass Style

Energetic, folk-influenced brass band music with characteristic rhythms and melodies.

Melodic Brass Focus

Emphasis on fast, often ornamented, and expressive melodies played by brass instruments.

Brass-led, energetic Eastern European folk/dance music style.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion.

Driving Drums

Energetic and rhythmic drumming providing a strong pulse.

Rock Instrumentation

Consistent use of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

High Energy

Fast tempos and aggressive musical delivery.

High energy rock music featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar playing technique involves arpeggios or fingerpicking.

Reflective Mood

Music evokes a calm, introspective, or melancholic feeling.

Prominent acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or arpeggiated, creating a reflective mood.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of strings, brass, and percussion instruments.

Cinematic Music

Music designed to evoke dramatic or epic moods.

Electronic Elements

Integration of synthesizers or electronic sounds.

Dramatic Dynamics

Significant shifts in volume and intensity.

Layered Textures

Multiple sound layers building complexity.

Orchestral and electronic elements creating dramatic, cinematic soundscapes.


Saxophone

Prominent melodic instrument, often featured in solos.

Jazz/Blues Style

Musical style characterized by specific harmonic progressions, rhythms, and melodic phrasing.

Improvisation

Melodic lines exhibit characteristics of spontaneous performance.

Jazz Rhythm Section

Accompaniment provided by piano, bass, and drums.

Jazz/Blues style improvisation featuring prominent saxophone soloing supported by a rhythm section.


Guitar Prominence

A musical arrangement where the guitar is a leading instrument.

Melodic Guitar Lines

Guitar performing distinct melodic phrases.

Acoustic Guitar Texture

The sound and character of acoustic guitar.

Electric Guitar Texture

The sound and character of electric guitar, clean or distorted.

Guitar as a central melodic and textural element in diverse styles.


Syncopation

Rhythmic emphasis placed on weak beats or off-beats.

Rhythmic Groove

The cohesive rhythmic feel and pulse created by musical elements.

DJ Scratching

A percussive technique using turntables and vinyl records.

Rhythmic patterns featuring accents on off-beats or unexpected timing.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Electronic Subgenre Variation

Includes diverse styles such as Trance, Drum and Bass, Ambient, and House.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers and electronic rhythms across various subgenres.


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, typically for dancing.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, and percussive elements.

Driving Rhythm

Emphasis on propulsive rhythmic patterns creating forward momentum.

Syncopated Percussion

Off-beat rhythmic figures, often in hi-hats or other percussion.

Electronic dance music with strong, driving rhythmic focus, synthesized sounds, and often a four-on-the-floor beat.


Driving Electronic Rhythm

Fast tempo, prominent kick drum, complex or syncopated percussion patterns.

Synthesized Sound Palette

Extensive use of synthesizers for bass, melodies, pads, and effects.

High Tempo

Music is consistently at a fast pace suitable for energetic dancing.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Driving electronic rhythms, prominent synthesized bass, fast tempo, high energy sound design.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Music primarily features sounds from orchestral sections including strings, brass, and percussion.

Cinematic Mood

Music conveys a dramatic, epic, or tense emotional quality suitable for film or visual media.

Trailer Music Style

Music incorporates common elements of trailer music such as builds, impactful hits, and dynamic shifts.

Music characterized by orchestral sounds, dramatic mood, and elements common in film trailers.


Prominent Rhythmic Patterns

Clear, often driving or complex rhythmic structures from percussion, electronic beats, or sound manipulation.

Distinct Melodic Lines

Clearly articulated and prominent melodies played by various instruments.

Active Sound Shaping

Sound is shaped by active performance techniques or manipulation.

Distinct, attention-grabbing musical components including prominent rhythms, clear melodies, or active sound shaping.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

Driving Drum Beat

Energetic and consistent drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals are predominantly male, often delivered in a raw, energetic, or shouted style.

Rock/Punk Genre Elements

Musical characteristics consistent with rock, punk rock, or alternative rock genres, including instrumentation and energy.

Energetic Tempo

Music generally maintains a moderate to fast tempo, contributing to a high-energy feel.

High-energy rock music featuring distorted guitars, driving drums, and raw male vocals.