Jazz Genre

Music characterized by jazz harmony, improvisation, and typical jazz instrumentation.

Latin Jazz Influence

Incorporation of Latin American rhythms and percussion instruments like congas and timbales.

Jazz Instrumentation

Consistent use of piano, acoustic bass, drums, and brass/saxophone.

Walking Bass Line

Repetitive bass pattern typically playing on each beat, common in swing and jazz.

Brass and Saxophone Lead

Melodic lines and solos prominently featured by trumpet, trombone, or saxophone.

Music featuring jazz harmony and instrumentation including piano, bass, drums, brass, and saxophone, encompassing both traditional jazz/swing and Latin jazz styles with syncopated rhythms and improvisation.


Sustained Tones

Sounds held for extended durations without percussive attack or decay.

Drones

Continuous or slowly changing tones, often low-pitched, serving as a harmonic or textural foundation.

Ambient Soundscape

Atmospheric sound textures creating a sense of space or environment, lacking traditional musical structure.

Synthesized Textures

Sounds generated or significantly altered using synthesizers or digital signal processing.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of a defined rhythmic structure or percussive elements.

Sustained, non-rhythmic, evolving tones creating atmospheric soundscapes, often synthesized.


Vinyl Surface Noise

Audible crackle, pops, and hiss characteristic of vinyl records.

Vinyl Scratching

Sounds produced by manipulating a vinyl record, such as scratching or backspinning.

Needle Drop

The distinct sound of a turntable needle being placed onto a record.

Lo-fi Audio

Audio quality characteristic of older recordings or playback methods, often associated with vinyl.

Audio artifacts and sounds inherent to vinyl record playback and manipulation.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Synthesizer Sounds

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

Turntablism/Scratching

Distinctive sound effects produced by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Musical elements characteristic of Hip-Hop production, including electronic beats, synthesizers, and turntablism.


Spoken Voice

Human vocalization with linguistic content.

Musical/Rhythmic Elements

Organized sound including music, beats, or rhythmic patterns.

Speech Overlaid on Sound

Simultaneous presence of spoken voice and musical or rhythmic sound.

Discussion of Sound

Spoken voice content describing acoustic or musical properties.

Rhythmic Vocal Delivery

Spoken voice performed with intentional rhythm or timing.

Integration of spoken human voice with musical or rhythmic sound elements.


Percussion Focus

Music centered around drums and percussion.

Snare Drum Emphasis

Rhythmic patterns and rolls prominently played on the snare drum.

Marching Rhythms

Rhythms and feel characteristic of marching bands or military drumming.

Orchestral Support

Inclusion of brass or other orchestral sounds complementing the percussion.

Percussive music with prominent snare drums and marching rhythms.


Primary Piano Instrument

Piano is the main instrument.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow pace.

Emotional Tone

Evokes feelings of melancholy, romance, or drama.

Melody Driven

Focus on a clear, expressive melodic line.

Piano-centric music at a slow tempo with an emotional, melodic focus.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

Primary sound source is synthesizers for melodies, pads, bass, and textures.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic Dance Music Elements

Presence of driving electronic beats and rhythmic synth patterns in some sections.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained synth pads for texture and mood in many sections.

Music primarily produced using synthesizers and electronic techniques, spanning dance and atmospheric styles.


DJ Scratching

Manipulation of audio playback, typically vinyl on a turntable, to create percussive or rhythmic sounds.

Sampled Percussion

Use of short, distinct percussive sounds or hits, often sourced from recordings or drum machines.

Vocal Samples

Inclusion of short spoken word or vocal snippets from other sources.

Electronic Production

Incorporation of synthesized sounds and electronic instrumentation.

Use of audio sampling and manipulation techniques including scratching, sampled percussion, and vocal snippets.


Cinematic/Epic Style

Dramatic, large-scale musical style suitable for film scores or trailers.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Primary use of traditional orchestral instruments (brass, strings, percussion).

Heavy Percussion

Prominent, impactful drumming and percussion driving rhythm and adding weight.

Prominent Brass

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

Dramatic Harmony

Use of minor keys and harmonic movement creating tension and drama.

Large-scale orchestral sound with prominent brass and heavy percussion creating a dramatic, powerful, and often tense atmosphere.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar characterized by heavy distortion.

Acoustic Guitar Melody

Acoustic guitar playing melodic lines with Spanish/flamenco characteristics.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Instrumentation typical of rock or metal genres.

Guitar Focus

Guitar is the central and most prominent instrument.

Music where guitar is the primary focus, featuring both distorted electric rock/metal and acoustic Spanish/flamenco styles.


Piano

Prominent use of piano, often playing melodic or harmonic lines.

Strings

Presence of string instruments providing sustained harmony or melodic content.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a consistently slow pace.

Sustained Harmony

Chords and harmonic textures are often held for extended durations.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is calm, reflective, or melancholic.

Slow tempo, tonal harmony, featuring piano and strings, creating a calm, melancholic mood.


Piano

Prominent use of piano as the main instrument.

Reflective Mood

Music evokes a calm, introspective, or melancholic feeling.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow to moderate pace.

Minimal Instrumentation

Focus on a limited set of instruments, primarily piano.

Ambient Piano Style

Music fits within the ambient, contemporary classical, or new age piano style.

Calm, reflective piano music with slow tempo and minimal instrumentation.


Piano

Prominent use of acoustic piano for melodies, harmonies, or arpeggios.

Strings

Inclusion of string instruments, often providing sustained pads or melodic lines.

Cinematic/Classical Influence

Harmonic and melodic structures reminiscent of classical music or film scores.

Slow Tempo

Music generally performed at a slow to moderate pace.

Reverberant Production

Significant use of reverberation creating a sense of space and atmosphere.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or solemnity.

Acoustic instruments, primarily piano and strings, slow tempo, melancholic mood, spacious production, cinematic/classical style.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive, repetitive rhythmic patterns creating forward momentum.

Percussion Dominance

Emphasis on drums and percussive elements as the primary musical focus.

Repetitive Beat

Consistent looping of rhythmic patterns.

Strong, driving, often electronic, and repetitive rhythmic foundation.


Sustained Acoustic Strings

Bowed string instruments (cello, viola, violin, double bass) playing long, sustained notes or slow melodic phrases.

Acoustic Hand Percussion

Hand drums or similar acoustic percussion instruments providing distinct, often intricate rhythmic patterns.

Melancholic Mood

Overall introspective, sad, or contemplative emotional tone.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Primary use of non-electronic, acoustic musical instruments.

Sustained acoustic strings, acoustic hand percussion rhythms, introspective mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar as a primary or central instrument.

Guitar Fingerpicking

Use of fingerpicking technique on acoustic guitar.

Guitar Strumming

Use of strumming technique on acoustic guitar.

Calm Instrumental

Overall mood is calm and the music is predominantly instrumental.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar, often instrumental and calm, utilizing both fingerpicking and strumming techniques.


Vinyl Noise

Presence of audio artifacts characteristic of vinyl records, such as crackles, pops, and surface noise.

DJ Scratching

The sound produced by manipulating a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable, often rhythmically.

Audio Sampling

Use of short fragments of pre-recorded audio (music, vocals) as elements in a new composition.

Musical techniques involving the manipulation of vinyl records on turntables, including scratching, sampling, and the presence of vinyl noise.


Reed Wind Instrument

Prominent use of a reeded wind instrument, likely a clarinet or similar, providing the main melodic content.

Melodic Lead

The reeded wind instrument consistently plays the primary melodic line.

Folk/Traditional Style

Instrumentation and melodic phrasing suggest a folk or traditional music style, possibly Eastern European or Balkan.

Percussion Accompaniment

Percussion instruments provide rhythmic backing in most instances.

Consistent presence and melodic lead of a reeded wind instrument (clarinet-like) within a folk/traditional music context.


Primary Instrument: Piano

Piano is the main and consistent instrument.

Emotional Tone

Music evokes melancholy, reflection, and dramatic intensity.

Musical Style

Style resembles classical, neoclassical, or cinematic piano music.

Piano-centric music with varied emotional expression


Metallic Percussion

Percussive sounds produced by striking metal objects.

Resonant Sound

Sounds characterized by a sustained ringing or vibration after impact.

Large Percussion

Sounds suggesting large, impactful percussive instruments or objects.

Rhythmic Structure

Presence of discernible rhythmic patterns or pulses.

Music centered around resonant metallic percussion instruments or sounds, often large and impactful


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or evolving sonic textures.

Ambient/Textural Focus

Emphasis on atmosphere and texture over strong melody or rhythm.

Electronic Pads/Drones

Synthesized sustained sounds, often evolving.

Bowed String Instruments

Acoustic string instruments played with a bow (e.g., violin, cello).

Vibrato

Oscillation of pitch used on sustained notes, particularly on acoustic strings.

Music featuring sustained sounds and evolving textures, created by electronic pads/drones and bowed acoustic strings with vibrato, focusing on atmosphere.


Sustained Low Frequency

Continuous or long-held sound in the bass register.

Bowed String Bass

Low-frequency sound with a timbre characteristic of bowed string instruments.

Drone

A continuous or repeating sound that provides a harmonic or textural foundation.

Resonant Bass

Low-frequency sound with significant resonance or richness.

Sustained resonant low-frequency sound often resembling bowed string instrument acting as foundation or drone.


Balkan Brass Ensemble

Acoustic ensemble featuring prominent brass and woodwind instruments.

Expressive Wind Melodies

Melodic lines played by brass and woodwind instruments with vibrato and ornamentation.

Acoustic Production

Sound characteristic of live acoustic recording or performance.

Acoustic brass and woodwind ensemble playing expressive, ornamented melodies in a Balkan or similar folk style.


Synthesized Drones

Long-held, often low-frequency or evolving sounds created by synthesizers.

Ambient Pads

Sustained, layered synthesized sounds creating atmospheric texture.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating mood and environment through sound rather than traditional musical structure.

Sustained synthesized atmospheric sounds, often non-rhythmic, creating a drone or pad effect.


Vinyl Surface Noise

Crackle and hiss characteristic of vinyl record playback.

Needle Drop/Lift

Distinct sounds of a turntable stylus being placed on or lifted from a vinyl record.

Vinyl Scratching

Rhythmic sounds produced by manipulating a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable.

Audio characteristics derived from vinyl record playback and manipulation.


Deep Basslines

Prominent, often rhythmic bass melodies or patterns.

Sub-Bass

Very low frequency content providing physical impact and weight.

Low Frequency Mix Emphasis

Overall audio mix heavily features the lower frequency range.

Strong presence and emphasis on bass and sub-bass frequencies.


Diverse Sound Sources

Integration of various types of sounds including electronic, acoustic, and processed audio.

Audio Manipulation

Techniques altering sound sources such as scratching or heavy processing.

Audio Collage

Music constructed by assembling distinct audio fragments or layers.

Composition from diverse, often manipulated, audio elements.


Reedy Wind Instruments

Prominent use of reedy-sounding folk wind instruments.

Bagpipes

Characteristic sound of bagpipes, including drone and chanter.

Traditional Folk Music

Overall style consistent with traditional folk music.

Vocal Imitation

Vocal sounds mimicking instrumental timbres.

Traditional folk music, reedy wind instruments, bagpipe sounds, vocal imitation.


Low Frequency Tone

A prominent, sustained sound in the bass register.

Drone

A continuous or very long-held note serving as a harmonic foundation.

Bass Instrument/Synth

Sound source likely a bass instrument (e.g., cello, double bass) or a synthesized bass pad.


Synthesizer Presence

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns often feature electronic drums or programmed beats.

Electronic Textures

Electronic sounds contribute to the overall sonic texture or atmosphere.

Music incorporates synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and electronic textures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Primary instrument sound, heavily overdriven or fuzzed.

Heavy Guitar Riffs

Repetitive, low-register guitar patterns, often utilizing palm muting or chugging techniques.

Driving Drum Rhythms

Powerful, often fast or complex drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Metal/Heavy Rock Genre

Overall stylistic category characterized by aggressive sound, distorted guitars, and heavy rhythms.

Music featuring distorted electric guitar as a primary element, characterized by heavy riffs and driving rhythms.


Low-frequency drone

A sustained, continuous sound in the low frequency range.

Sustained bass element

A persistent, foundational sound providing a low-end anchor.

Resonant timbre

The low sound possesses a rich, ringing quality.

Sustained low-frequency sound providing a continuous harmonic or textural base.


Organ Sound

Prominent use of pipe organ or electronic organ sounds.

Sustained Textures

Long-held notes, chords, or pads creating continuous sonic layers.

Atmospheric Music

Focus on creating mood and atmosphere, often ambient or cinematic.

Music characterized by prominent organ or sustained organ-like sounds creating atmospheric textures.


Sharp Transient Sound

A very brief, sharp, percussive sound, possibly a sample or scratch, used as an interjection.

Repeated brief, sharp, percussive sounds interrupting or transitioning between diverse musical segments.


Heavy/Clean Guitar Contrast

Alternation between heavily distorted electric guitars and clean electric guitar passages.

Alternating Vocal Delivery

Switching between aggressive screamed/shouted vocals and clean melodic singing.

Rock/Metal Rhythm Section

Consistent presence of electric bass and driving drum patterns.

Dynamic Shifts

Clear changes in intensity, texture, and tempo between heavy and melodic sections.

Music blending aggressive heavy rock/metal with melodic alternative/emo elements, characterized by alternating vocal styles and significant dynamic contrast.


Cinematic Soundscape

Music designed to evoke visual scenes or moods, often featuring broad textures and dramatic shifts.

Orchestral Elements

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

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic beats, and production techniques typical of electronic music genres.

Dramatic/Emotional Tone

Music conveying a strong sense of drama, tension, melancholy, or epic scale.

Pads and Sustained Tones

Use of long, sustained chords or notes from synthesizers or strings to create atmospheric texture.

Blending of orchestral and electronic elements creating dramatic, atmospheric soundscapes.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or by drum machines.

Synthesizers

Melodic, harmonic, or bass elements created using synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built upon strong, often looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Music characterized by electronic instrumentation and production, featuring prominent and often repetitive rhythms.


Swing Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic feel with swung eighth notes and syncopation.

Jazz Instrumentation

Typical ensemble including piano, upright bass, drums, and horns (saxophone, trumpet, clarinet).

Upright Bass

Prominent use of acoustic bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Drums with Brushes

Drumming technique using brushes for a smoother, less aggressive sound.

Piano

Consistent presence of piano for melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Upbeat jazz music featuring swing rhythm and typical instrumentation.


High Tempo

Music is consistently fast-paced.

Distorted Electronic Drums

Prominent use of heavily distorted electronic drum sounds, especially kick drums.

Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Intricate and fast percussion programming, including rapid hi-hats and breakbeat elements.

Aggressive Sound Design

Use of distortion, noise, and intense textures to create an aggressive feel.

Electronic Production

Music is produced using synthesizers, drum machines, and digital processing.

High tempo, distorted electronic drums, complex rhythms, aggressive sound design


Steady Pulse

Consistent underlying beat or tempo.

Prominent Drums/Percussion

Drums or percussion instruments are central to the musical texture and rhythm.

Driving Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns create a sense of forward momentum and energy.

Strong, consistent, and often driving rhythmic patterns provided by drums or percussion.


Low-Frequency Drone

Sustained, continuous tone in the bass register.

Ambient Texture

Use of sustained sounds creating an atmospheric background.

Sustained low-frequency tone or texture.


Electronic Sound Sources

Music generated primarily using synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Rhythmic Structure

Underlying rhythmic patterns providing pulse or drive.

Synthesized Bass

Bass frequencies produced by synthesizers.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthetic textures creating mood or ambiance.

Electronic Processing

Use of effects like distortion or noise on electronic sounds.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects, ranging from ambient textures to driving rhythmic patterns.


Plucked String Instruments

Sound produced by plucking strings on instruments.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar timbre and playing styles.

Sitar or Indian String Instrument

Sitar or similar Indian plucked string instrument timbre.

Melodic String Playing

Emphasis on melodic lines played on strings.

Rhythmic String Playing

Strings used for rhythmic patterns or accompaniment.

Music characterized by the sound of plucked strings, employing both melodic and rhythmic approaches.


Metallic Resonance

Sounds produced by striking or rubbing metal objects, characterized by long sustain and rich overtones.

Gongs and Singing Bowls

Specific types of resonant metallic instruments used to create tones and textures.

Percussive Strikes

Sounds involving distinct hits or strikes on instruments, often metallic.

Meditative Atmosphere

Overall calming, ambient, or introspective mood created by the sounds.

Soundscape characterized by resonant metallic instruments like gongs and singing bowls, featuring both sustained tones and percussive elements, creating a meditative atmosphere.


Vinyl Scratch

Short, sharp percussive sound resembling a vinyl record scratch or needle drop.

Audio Artifact

Non-musical sound artifact used as a transition or interruption.

Short, sharp percussive sounds resembling vinyl scratches or needle drops between musical segments.


Turntablism

Performance using turntables as instruments, manipulating audio from vinyl records.

Scratching

Sound created by moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable.

Vinyl Manipulation

Techniques involving physical manipulation of vinyl records on turntables.

Audio manipulation techniques using turntables, primarily scratching.


Rhythmic Pulse

A discernible beat or rhythmic foundation providing forward momentum.

Harmonic Basis

Underlying chords or a bassline establishing harmonic context.

Music built upon a rhythmic pulse and harmonic basis.


Vinyl Noise

Surface noise and crackle characteristic of vinyl records.

DJ Scratching

Technique of manipulating vinyl on a turntable to create percussive sounds.

Song Sampling

Incorporation of a segment from a pre-existing song.

Whistled Melody

A melodic line performed by whistling.

Music production using turntablism and sampling, featuring vinyl artifacts and whistling.


Sampled Vocal Hooks

Short, often rhythmic or repetitive vocal snippets used as primary melodic or rhythmic elements, common in electronic tracks.

Characterful Vocal Performance

Unique vocal timbres, styles, or techniques (e.g., melisma, specific inflections) defining the main melody in various genres.

Vocal Centricity

Vocals are consistently positioned as the main focus of the music, driving the track's identity.

Prominent and characterful vocal elements, including sampled phrases and unique performance styles, central to the musical identity.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthetic textures creating atmospheric or harmonic backgrounds.

Synthesizer Bass

Rhythmic or melodic bass lines produced by synthesizers.

Acoustic Guitar

Musical lines played on an acoustic guitar.

Piano

Musical lines played on a piano.

Electronic Percussion

Rhythmic patterns created using electronic or synthesized drum sounds.

Combination of electronic and acoustic sound sources, prominently featuring synthesizers for various roles (pads, bass) alongside acoustic guitar and piano, sometimes with electronic percussion.


Diverse Genres

Wide range of musical styles including jazz, folk, rock, and electronic.

Functional Composition

Music structured for synchronization with visual media, often featuring clear moods and simple forms.

Varied Instrumentation

Utilizes different instrument combinations across pieces, such as brass, strings, guitars, and synthesizers.

Music composed for synchronization with visual media, featuring diverse styles and functional structure.


Instrumental Music

Music without vocals.

Clean Production

Absence of distortion, noise, or abrasive artifacts; clear sound quality.

Smooth Texture

Sounds are generally smooth and non-harsh.

Layered Structure

Music built from distinct layers including sustained harmonic elements, patterned/melodic lines, and rhythm.

Instrumental music with clean production, smooth textures, and distinct sustained, patterned, and rhythmic layers.


Rhythmic Pulse

A discernible beat or rhythmic pattern providing structure.

Low-Frequency Presence

Inclusion of a bassline, drone, or significant energy in the lower frequency range.

Rhythmic pulse and low-frequency element


Tonal Harmony

Music is based on tonal chord progressions and harmonic structures.

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a discernible beat, pulse, or rhythmic pattern providing structure.

Melodic Content

Features a clear, identifiable melodic line, often singable.

Music built on tonal harmony, rhythmic structure, and melodic content.


DJ Scratching

Turntable manipulation of audio sources for rhythmic and percussive effects.

Electronic Music Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic processing to create music.

Audio Juxtaposition

Deliberate sequencing of contrasting audio segments, including different musical genres and speech.

Spoken Word Inclusion

Integration of speech or dialogue segments within a musical context.

Audio presentation style featuring juxtaposition of varied musical genres, electronic production, DJ techniques, and speech.


Truncated Decay

Sounds are frequently cut short, preventing their natural sustain or decay.

Sudden Starts

Each audio segment begins instantly without a fade-in.

Lack of Smooth Transitions

There are no crossfades or gradual changes between different musical segments.

Consistent abrupt starts and ends of audio segments, resulting in truncated sounds and lack of smooth transitions.


Orchestral String Resonance

Rich, sustained resonance from orchestral string sections.

Acoustic String Resonance

Natural resonance from acoustic plucked or bowed string instruments like the oud.

Bell Resonance

Long, clear decay characteristic of bell sounds.

Sampled/Processed Resonance

Resonance derived from sampled audio or electronic processing/synthesis.

Sounds characterized by significant resonance and decay.


Pitched Elements

Discernible pitches forming melodies, harmonies, or sustained tones.

Rhythmic Structure

Organized patterns of timing and duration.

Harmonic Content

Simultaneous or sequential pitches implying harmonic relationships.

Music featuring organized pitch, rhythm, and harmony within a tonal or modal framework.