Acoustic Guitar Focus

Acoustic guitar is a primary instrument, often providing rhythmic and melodic foundation.

Band Arrangement

Features a typical band setup including acoustic guitar, bass, and drums.

Sung Vocals

Includes prominent sung vocals, primarily male.

Folk/Acoustic Pop Style

Music style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, focus on melody and lyrics.

Music featuring acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and sung vocals, characteristic of folk or acoustic pop/rock.


Electronic Textures

Presence of synthesized sounds, electronic noise, and processed audio elements.

Acoustic Textures

Presence of acoustic instrument sounds, primarily guitar.

Rhythmic Textures

Presence of distinct rhythmic patterns, beats, and percussive elements.

Exploration of diverse sonic textures including electronic, acoustic, and rhythmic soundscapes.


Sampling

Use of pre-recorded audio snippets, particularly vocals and speech, as musical elements.

DJ Scratching

Manipulation of audio source, likely vinyl records, using turntable techniques to create rhythmic sounds.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and digital audio processing.

Rhythmic Manipulation

Focus on creating complex or prominent rhythmic patterns through various techniques including sampling and scratching.

Musical techniques centered around sampling and turntable manipulation, characteristic of early electronic and hip-hop genres.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Rhythmic Drive

Strong emphasis on rhythm, often with a consistent pulse.

EDM Genre

Music characteristic of Electronic Dance Music, specifically house/techno subgenres.

Electronic production, prominent synth bass, strong rhythmic drive, characteristic of house and techno genres.


Accordion

Prominent use of accordion, often diatonic, playing melodies and accompaniment.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical style characterized by rhythmic drive, melodic focus, and instrumentation common in folk or traditional music.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily produced using instruments that generate sound mechanically or acoustically, without electronic amplification or synthesis.

Music featuring prominent accordion and other acoustic instruments, often reflecting folk or traditional styles.


Sustained Tones

Long-held musical notes or chords.

Low Frequency Range

Musical content primarily occupying the lower end of the audible spectrum.

Atmospheric Pad/Drone

A sustained, non-percussive sound layer providing harmonic texture and atmosphere.

Synthesized Sound Source

Sounds generated electronically, typical of pads or drones in modern music production.

Sustained low-frequency atmospheric sound layer, likely synthesized.


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced electronically, typically for dancing, featuring repetitive rhythms and synthesized sounds.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Beat

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

Synth Bass

Basslines generated by a synthesizer, providing the low-end foundation.

Repetitive Structure

Musical phrases and rhythms that repeat frequently, characteristic of electronic dance music.

Electronic dance music featuring synthesizers, synth bass, and a driving, repetitive beat.


Spanish Language Vocals

Singing or rapping performed in the Spanish language.

Latin Rhythmic Structures

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of various Latin American music genres.

Diverse Latin Genres

Musical styles originating from or heavily influenced by Latin America.

Music originating from or influenced by Latin America, featuring Spanish vocals and characteristic rhythms across various genres.


Acoustic Timbre

Sound sources primarily from acoustic instruments or sounds designed to emulate acoustic instruments.

Organic Production

Clean production style, minimal heavy electronic effects or distortion.

Melody Focus

Emphasis on clear, prominent melodic lines (vocal or instrumental).

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a discernible beat or rhythmic pattern providing structure.

Music featuring acoustic or organic timbres, clean production, and emphasis on melody and rhythm.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Looped and consistent rhythmic patterns forming the basis of the music.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on each beat (quarter notes).

House/Techno Genre Style

Musical characteristics typical of House and Techno electronic dance music.

Repetitive electronic rhythms, synth instrumentation, driving beat patterns.


Siren Sound

Distinctive audio element resembling an emergency vehicle siren or alarm.

Ambient Noise

Presence of background sounds suggesting a non-studio or outdoor recording environment.

Recurring inclusion of siren or alarm-like sounds.


Brass Instrumentation

Prominent use of brass instruments such as trumpet, trombone, or cornet.

Expressive Melodies

Melodic lines characterized by an expressive or melancholic quality.

Prominent and consistent use of brass instruments.


Electronic Drums

Percussion primarily generated by drum machines or synthesizers.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Melodic, harmonic, and bass elements created using synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built upon looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Driving Beat

A consistent, propulsive beat, often four-on-the-floor or similar.

Electronically produced music with synthesized instruments, repetitive rhythms, and a driving beat


Major Key Harmony

The music is predominantly based on major scales and chords, creating a bright or positive harmonic foundation.

Clear Melodic Content

Features distinct, often simple or arpeggiated, melodic lines or prominent musical patterns.

Positive/Bright Mood

The overall emotional tone is generally uplifting, cheerful, or bright, largely due to the harmonic and melodic choices.

Music primarily in major keys featuring clear melodic content, resulting in a generally positive or bright mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments, drum machines, and digital audio processing.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds providing atmospheric or harmonic background.

Sampled Vocals

Short vocal snippets used as rhythmic or melodic elements.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar melodies or riffs.

Relaxed Tempo

Music generally falls within downtempo or mid-tempo ranges.

Relaxed electronic music featuring synth pads, sampled elements, and a generally introspective or melancholic mood.


Sustained Tones

Long-duration musical notes or sounds.

Drone Elements

Sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving tones serving as a harmonic or textural base.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthesized sounds creating background ambiance.

Evolving Textures

Sustained sounds that change over time in timbre or character.

Long-held, often electronic or processed sounds creating atmosphere and texture.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, often fingerpicked or gently strummed.

Folk / Singer-Songwriter

Genre style characterized by acoustic instrumentation and often narrative vocals.

Mellow Mood

Overall emotional tone is calm, introspective, or slightly melancholic.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, characteristic of folk or singer-songwriter styles, conveying a mellow or reflective mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent, often deep and resonant, bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythmic Pattern

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

Repetitive Structure

Musical phrases and rhythmic patterns that repeat throughout the piece.

Electronic production, synthesized bass, driving rhythmic patterns, repetitive structures.


Instrumental Sound

Music is generated by acoustic, electric, or electronic instruments.

Diverse Styles

The collection spans multiple musical genres and traditions.

Varied Instruments

A wide array of instrument types are featured across the clips.


Electronic Drum Machines

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Music Production

Overall sound design and arrangement characteristic of electronic music genres.

Music produced using electronic instruments and production techniques.


Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a distinct layer providing rhythmic structure or pulse.

Harmonic Content

Presence of chords or implied harmonic progression.

Leading Voice/Melody

Presence of a prominent melodic line or leading instrumental part.

Music structured with distinct layers performing different roles like rhythm, harmony, and melody/leading voice.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound heavily processed with distortion.

Driving Drum Rhythm

Energetic and consistent percussive pattern.

Vocals

Human voice performing melodic or rhythmic phrases.

Sounds generated electronically or acoustic sounds captured and amplified via recording.


Distorted Guitars

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

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals are typically shouted, screamed, or delivered with high intensity.

Fast Drumming

High tempo drumming featuring rapid snare hits, double bass, or blast beat patterns.

Hardcore/Metal Sound

Overall musical style aligns with characteristics of hardcore punk or metalcore genres.

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


Folk Music

Traditional or contemporary acoustic music style.

Accordion

Prominent use of accordion as a melodic or rhythmic instrument.

Fiddle/Violin

Use of fiddle or violin, often with a lively, melodic role.

Lively Dance Rhythm

Upbeat tempo and rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Eastern European/Balkan Style

Musical characteristics associated with Eastern European or Balkan folk traditions.

Acoustic instrumentation, prominent accordion and fiddle, lively dance rhythms, characteristic regional melodic and harmonic structures.


Rhythmic Synthesizers

Synthesizers used to create driving rhythms, arpeggiated patterns, and prominent basslines.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer textures providing background atmosphere.

Synthesized/Sampled Orchestral Sounds

Sounds mimicking orchestral instruments, likely created using synthesizers or samples.

Music production heavily utilizing synthesizers for diverse musical elements including rhythms, atmospheres, and potentially imitative timbres


Musical Content

Organized sound intended as music.

Acoustic Spatialization

Music presented with a sense of acoustic space, whether naturally captured or artificially created through effects.

Music recordings featuring a sense of acoustic space or environment.


Prominent Bassline

The bass instrument is clearly audible and often a central element in the mix.

Varied Bass Tones

Bass sounds range from clean electric bass to deep synth bass and distorted tones.

Rhythmic and Melodic Bass

The bass frequently provides both rhythmic drive and melodic interest.

Music characterized by a distinct and often central bassline, featuring diverse bass sounds and roles.


Electronic Drum Beat

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor kick drum with prominent hi-hats.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for basslines, pads, leads, and effects.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Propulsive, repetitive rhythmic structure suitable for dancing.

Electronic dance music, synthesized instrumentation, driving rhythmic structure.


Driving Electronic Beat

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern providing a propulsive rhythm.

Synthesizer Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synthesizer Focus

Primary melodic, harmonic, and textural elements created using synthesizers.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Electronic dance music characterized by a driving beat and prominent synthesizers.


Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow beat or pace.

Expressive Melody

Prominent, highly emotional, and nuanced melodic lines.

Vibrato

Oscillation of pitch used to add expression to sustained notes, present in strings, reeds, and vocals.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, mournful, or deeply emotional.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Primary use of traditional acoustic instruments like strings, reeds, piano, and vocals.

Slow tempo, prominent expressive melodies with vibrato, acoustic instrumentation, melancholic emotional tone.


Vocal Sample Manipulation

Short vocal phrases are sampled, repeated, and often processed as rhythmic or textural elements.

Electronic Rhythmic Foundation

Music is built upon electronic drum machine patterns and synthesized percussion.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of synthesizers for basslines, pads, or rhythmic textures.

Electronic music featuring driving rhythms, synthesized sounds, and prominent manipulated vocal samples.


Driving 4/4 Beat

Prominent kick drum on every beat creating a strong pulse.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Primary use of electronic synthesizers for musical elements.

Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Recurring rhythmic figures forming a groove.

Electronic Drum Sounds

Percussion sounds generated electronically.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of acoustic orchestral instruments.

Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

Presence of acoustic guitar and singing.

Music set features a strong prevalence of electronic dance music styles.


Electronic Beat

Rhythmic foundation created using electronic drums or drum machines.

Synthesizer Elements

Use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, or textural layers.

Turntablism/Scratching

Distinctive sound effects produced by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Processed Vocals

Vocals featuring electronic effects like filtering or distortion.

Electronic music incorporating DJ scratching and vinyl manipulation techniques.


Wind Instruments

Prominent melodies and accompaniment played by clarinet and saxophone-like instruments.

Brass Instruments

Presence of trumpet and other brass sounds providing melodic or rhythmic support.

Folk Percussion

Rhythmic foundation provided by drums and cymbals typical of folk ensembles.

Balkan/Eastern European Style

Musical characteristics, scales, and melodic phrasing common in Balkan or Eastern European folk music.

Music featuring wind, brass, and percussion instruments in a Balkan or Eastern European folk style.


Synthesized Melodies

Prominent melodic lines played on synthesizers.

Synthesized Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric background.

Electronic Instrumentation

Music created using electronic and synthesized sound sources.

Music primarily constructed using synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and textures.


Driving Beat

Consistent, strong rhythmic pulse, typically four-on-the-floor.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Repetitive Patterns

Musical phrases and rhythms repeat and loop.

Electronic music with driving rhythm, prominent synthesizers, and repetitive structures.


Deep Low Frequency

Sounds predominantly occupy the low-frequency range.

Sustained Notes

Musical notes or tones are held for a long duration.

Bass Foundation

Low-frequency sounds serve as a harmonic or rhythmic base.

Varied Timbre

The specific instrument or synth generating the low, sustained sound varies across clips.

Consistent presence of sustained deep low-frequency sounds.


Natural Room/Hall Reverb

Reverb simulating acoustic properties of a physical recording space.

Electronic/Atmospheric Reverb

Reverb and spatial effects used to create artificial or ambient soundscapes.

Deliberate use of reverb and spatial effects to define the soundstage and atmosphere


Distorted Electric Guitars

Heavy, overdriven electric guitar sound often playing fast riffs or power chords.

Fast and Aggressive Drumming

High tempo drum patterns, frequently featuring double bass pedal and blast beats.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal styles including screaming, shouting, or growling.

Clean/Melodic Sections

Contrasting musical passages featuring clean guitar tones and melodic singing.

Metal Genre Characteristics

Musical style characterized by heavy distortion, aggressive rhythms, and intense vocals.

Aggressive metal music featuring distorted guitars, fast drumming, aggressive vocals, and dynamic shifts including clean/melodic passages.


DJ Scratching

Manipulation of audio using turntables, creating rhythmic and percussive sounds.

Potential Sample Source Material

Audio segments with distinct grooves, riffs, or textures suitable for use as samples or loops in other productions.

Sample-Based Production Techniques

Musical elements and sounds characteristic of genres that heavily utilize sampling and manipulation of pre-recorded audio.

Musical elements and techniques characteristic of sample-based production, including diverse source material and audio manipulation.


Guitar Instrumentation

Prominent use of acoustic and electric guitars as primary instruments.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals are predominantly male in vocal tracks.

Band Instrumentation

Music features typical band instruments including guitar, bass, drums, and piano.

Pop/Rock/Folk Songwriting

Melodic songwriting with structures common in pop, rock, and folk genres.

Emotional Range

Music shifts between energetic/upbeat and melancholic/introspective moods.

Guitar, bass, drums, and piano instrumentation; melodic songwriting; varying tempos and moods from energetic to melancholic.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer-Based

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

Electronic Rhythms

Use of drum machines or electronic percussion for rhythmic foundation.

Music primarily created with electronic instruments, especially synthesizers and drum machines.


Cinematic Strings

Orchestral string arrangements creating dramatic or emotional textures.

Intense Rhythmic Textures

Driving or complex electronic/industrial rhythms creating tension and energy.

Emotional Piano

Piano used to convey melancholic or reflective moods.

Aggressive Rock Sound

Energetic and forceful instrumentation typical of rock music.

Music characterized by a heightened emotional or dramatic quality, achieved through varied instrumentation and textures.


Calm Mood

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

Sustained Tones

Use of sustained notes, pads, or chords creating atmospheric textures.

Delicate Melodic Playing

Melodies or harmonies played with picking, arpeggios, or sustained chords.

Absence of Strong Rhythm

Lack of prominent drums or strong rhythmic drive in the dominant musical style.

Calm, introspective, melancholic music characterized by sustained sounds and delicate melodic playing.


Audio Sampling

Use of pre-recorded audio segments from other sources.

Audio Manipulation Techniques

Alteration of sound through methods like scratching, looping, or processing.

DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio playback for percussive effect.

Music created using or incorporating sampled and manipulated audio from existing recordings.


Large Bells

Acoustic characteristics of large resonant bells.

Gongs

Acoustic characteristics of large resonant gongs.

Resonant Metallic Percussion

Percussive sounds produced by striking metal objects, characterized by long resonance and decay.

Acoustic characteristics of resonant metallic percussion instruments, including large bells and gongs.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Steady kick drum pattern on every beat.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines produced by synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns characterized by looping.

Synthesizers

Primary sound source for melodies, pads, and bass.

Electronic dance music featuring steady four-on-the-floor beat, prominent synth bass, and repetitive rhythms.


Noise

Presence of static, white noise, and general noisy textures as a prominent element.

Distortion

Audio signals are heavily processed with distortion, creating harsh, gritty, or saturated sounds.

Electronic Sound Design

Use of electronic instruments, processing, and sound design techniques to create the textures and rhythms.

Music featuring prominent noise, static, and heavy distortion as core sonic elements.


Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow pace.

Sustained Textures

Prominent use of long, evolving sounds like pads or drones.

Atmospheric Soundscape

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

Cinematic/Dramatic Mood

Music evokes a film score or dramatic background feel.

Electronic/Orchestral Pads

Use of synthesizers and/or orchestral instruments (strings, brass, choir) for sustained sounds.

Slow tempo, sustained atmospheric textures, dramatic or epic mood, electronic and orchestral elements.


Drone

Sustained, unchanging tone or harmony providing a harmonic base.

Traditional Indian Instrumentation

Use of instruments like tabla, sitar, tanpura, or similar wind instruments.

Electronic Music Elements

Use of synthesizers, programmed rhythms, or electronic effects.

Recurring presence of sustained tones or drone-like harmonic foundations across different musical styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, often playing chords or melodic figures.

Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, sometimes clean, sometimes distorted.

Prominent Guitar Role

Guitar serves as a primary instrument, central to melody, harmony, or rhythm.

Music featuring guitar as a central instrument across various styles.


Short Excerpts

Each segment is a brief musical piece.

Genre Diversity

Segments represent diverse musical styles including electronic, folk, orchestral, and brass.

Abrupt Transitions

Segments cut directly from one to the next without smooth transitions.

Collection of short, distinct musical excerpts from various genres presented sequentially with abrupt transitions.


Percussion

Presence of percussive sounds or drum instruments.

Rhythmic Foundation

A clear rhythmic base provided by percussion or drum beat.

Consistent presence of a percussive beat establishing the rhythmic structure.


Processed Vocal Sample

Heavily manipulated (reversed, rhythmic, pitched) voice sample repeating a phrase.

Repetitive Electronic Rhythms

Driving, often looped rhythmic patterns using electronic sounds or samples.

Sampling

Use of pre-recorded audio fragments, particularly a vocal phrase, as core musical elements.

Rhythmic electronic music characterized by prominent use of a heavily processed and sampled vocal phrase.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Prominent use of acoustic instruments such as guitar, flute, piano, and percussion.

Ambient Textures

Inclusion of sustained, atmospheric sounds like synth pads, drones, or resonant bells.

Sparse Arrangement

Music often features minimal instrumentation and open sonic space.

Combination of acoustic instrumentation and ambient textures in sparse arrangements.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Electronic Beat

Programmed rhythmic patterns often featuring prominent kick drums and hi-hats.

Synth Bass

Basslines generated by synthesizers, often with distinct electronic timbres.

Synthesizer Use

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

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic processing.


Style Alternation

Alternating presentation of distinct musical styles.

Genre Contrast

Juxtaposition of electronic and acoustic genres.

Mood Juxtaposition

Alternating energetic and melancholic moods.

Instrumentation Contrast

Shift between electronic and acoustic instruments.

Alternating presentation of contrasting musical styles, genres, moods, and instrumentation.


Turntable Scratching

Distinctive sound produced by rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables.

Audio Sampling and Looping

Use and repetition of pre-recorded audio snippets, including vocals, as musical elements.

Electronic Beat Production

Rhythmic foundation created using electronic or sampled drum sounds.

Musical elements derived from manipulating and looping pre-recorded audio sources.


Electronic Sound Source

Sounds are generated electronically or digitally, not acoustically.

Synthesized Textures

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for various musical elements.

Electronic Rhythms

Presence of rhythmic patterns created using electronic sounds, often percussive.

Noise and Glitches

Inclusion of non-tonal, distorted, or digitally artifacted sounds.

Electronic soundscapes featuring synthesized textures, rhythmic elements, and noise.


Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Music features recurring rhythmic sequences or loops.

Sustained Tones or Drones

Music includes long, unchanging notes or textures.

Electronic or Processed Sound

Music utilizes synthesizers, drum machines, or audio processing effects.

Textural Focus

Music emphasizes sound texture and timbre over traditional melody or harmony.

Music characterized by repetition, sustained sounds, and textural elements, frequently electronic or processed.


Electric Guitar

Primary instrument is electric guitar.

Guitar Distortion

Distorted electric guitar tones.

Clean Guitar

Clean electric guitar tones.

Guitar Arpeggios

Arpeggiated guitar patterns.

Guitar Riffing

Repetitive guitar riffs.

Music prominently featuring electric guitar with varied tones and techniques.


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Rhythms

Emphasis on strong, often repetitive, rhythmic patterns including four-on-the-floor and breakbeats.

Dance Music Genres

Styles characteristic of electronic dance music subgenres like Techno, House, Trance, and Breakbeat.

Electronic music production, prominent synthesizers, driving rhythmic patterns, dance music genres.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Driving Rhythm

Emphasis on a strong, often repetitive, rhythmic pulse suitable for dancing.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are the primary source for melodies, basslines, and textures.

Music exhibiting characteristics of electronic dance genres, featuring electronic instrumentation, driving rhythms, and prominent synthesizer use.


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars playing fast riffs.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal delivery is typically shouted, screamed, or aggressive.

Fast, Heavy Drumming

High-tempo drumming with powerful hits and often double bass pedal.

High Energy Performance

Overall musical intensity and fast pace.

Aggressive vocals, distorted guitars, and fast, heavy drumming characteristic of high-energy heavy rock/metal.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds providing the primary rhythmic foundation.

Driving Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive bass part, typically synthesized or electric, providing rhythmic and harmonic drive.

Syncopated Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns featuring off-beat accents and complex interplay between percussion and bass.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping musical phrases and patterns.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally fast or moderately fast pace contributing to an energetic feel.

Latin Rhythmic Elements

Incorporation of rhythmic patterns and percussion sounds characteristic of Latin or Afro-Cuban music.

Driving electronic rhythms, prominent basslines, syncopation, repetitive structures, upbeat tempo, incorporating Latin rhythmic patterns and sounds.

Electronic Dance Music with Latin Influence


Instrumental Hook

A prominent, repeating, and memorable musical phrase played by an instrument (e.g., guitar riff, brass melody, piano line, bassline).

Vocal Hook

A prominent, repeating, and memorable vocal melody or phrase.

Sound Effect Hook

A prominent, repeating, and memorable sound effect used as a musical element.

Prominent, repeating, and memorable musical element serving as a central identifying feature.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Electronic Rhythms

Driving or pulsing rhythmic patterns created electronically.

Synthesizer Textures

Pads, leads, basses, and atmospheric sounds generated by synthesizers.

Music produced primarily with electronic instruments, featuring synthesizers and electronic rhythms.


Large Bells

Resonant sound of large metal bells, similar to church bells or carillon.

Bagpipes

Distinctive sound of bagpipes, including melodic chanter and sustained drone.

Brass Band

Sounds of brass instruments suggesting a band, possibly marching or ceremonial.

Pipe Organ

Sound of a large pipe organ, likely in a church or similar setting.

Low Wind Instrument

Deep, resonant sound from a low-pitched wind instrument.

Sounds of public spaces, ceremonies, traditions, and religious settings.


Percussive Layer

A distinct layer of percussive sound provides the rhythmic foundation.

Varied Drum Sources

Percussive sounds originate from both acoustic/live drums and electronic drum machines.

Rhythmic Pulse

The percussive layer establishes a clear, consistent pulse or beat.

Consistent distinct percussive layer providing rhythmic foundation and pulse from varied acoustic, live, and electronic sources.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Dominance

Primary musical content generated by synthesizers for various roles including pads, leads, and bass.

Music primarily generated through electronic synthesis.


Clean Production

Audio is free from significant noise, distortion, or excessive effects.

Clear Sonic Elements

Individual sounds are well-defined and distinct within the mix.

Audio elements are distinct and well-defined, free from excessive noise or processing artifacts.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds, providing the primary rhythmic foundation in most clips.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines played by synthesizers, common in the electronic clips.

Repetitive Rhythms

Music built around repeating rhythmic patterns, a key characteristic of the majority of the clips.

Set is characterized by the prevalence of electronic instruments, driving rhythms, and synth basslines, typical of electronic music genres.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent, often repetitive basslines generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds produced by drum machines or electronic sources.

Driving Rhythm

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

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Driving electronic rhythms, synthesized bass, electronic drums, repetitive structures.


String Glissando

Continuous sliding pitch effect on string instruments.

Electronic Sweep

Synthesized sound effect with continuous pitch movement.

Guitar Pitch Bend

Continuous pitch variation on electric guitar.

Musical feature involving continuous change in pitch between notes or as a sound effect.


Plucked String Instruments

Music features instruments where sound is produced by plucking strings (e.g., oud, guitar, sitar, similar).

Prominent String Patterns

Plucked strings play central rhythmic, melodic, or arpeggiated patterns.

Mixed Production Styles

Plucked strings appear in both acoustic arrangements and layered over electronic beats.

Music prominently featuring plucked string instruments playing rhythmic and melodic patterns, presented in various production styles.


Klezmer/Balkan Wind Melody

Expressive melodic lines played on clarinet or saxophone with ornamentation and vibrato, characteristic of Klezmer or Balkan folk music.

Wind Instruments

Prominent use of wind instruments, specifically clarinet or saxophone, carrying the main melody.

Upbeat Tempo

Sections featuring the wind melodies are generally played at a fast or upbeat tempo.

Expressive wind instrument melodies in a Klezmer or Balkan folk style.


Drone

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

Ambient Texture

Focus on creating atmosphere and spaciousness through layered sounds and textures.

Electronic Synthesis

Prominent use of synthesizers and electronic processing for sound generation.

Lack of Strong Rhythm

Absence of a prominent, driving rhythmic pulse or conventional beat.

Focus on sustained tones, atmospheric textures, and electronic/processed timbres, characteristic of ambient or drone music.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

Synthesizers provide melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Sound Palette

Music primarily composed of electronically generated or processed sounds.

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


Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic pulse.

Repetitive Structures

Use of repeating musical figures or loops.

High Energy

Fast tempo and intense feel.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument providing melody and harmony.

Spanish/Latin Style

Musical style influenced by Spanish, Latin American, or Flamenco traditions.

Percussion

Rhythmic accompaniment, often with a Latin or folk feel.

Acoustic guitar-driven music with Spanish/Latin influence and rhythmic percussion.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often as a primary rhythmic or melodic element.

Male Lead Vocals

Presence of male lead singing.

Indie/Alternative Rock

Stylistic elements consistent with indie or alternative rock genres.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is often reflective or melancholic.

Indie/alternative rock style featuring acoustic guitar and male vocals, often conveying a melancholic mood.


Rapid Musical Transitions

Abrupt changes between short segments of different musical styles.

Genre Juxtaposition

Inclusion of diverse and contrasting musical genres within the sequence.

DJ Techniques

Presence of audio manipulation techniques associated with DJing, such as scratching.

Sequence of short, diverse musical excerpts typical of a compilation or mix


Harmonic Layer

Presence of a distinct layer providing harmonic context through chords, pads, or sustained tones.

Bass Layer

Presence of a distinct low-frequency layer providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Melodic/Lead Layer

Presence of a distinct layer carrying the main melody, vocal line, or prominent riff.

Rhythmic Layer

Presence of a distinct layer providing the primary beat or rhythmic pulse.

Music production featuring distinct, functionally separated layers for rhythm, bass, harmony, and melody.


Electronic Production

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

Dance Rhythm

Driving, often four-on-the-floor, rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Synth Bassline

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

Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic music production with driving rhythms, synth basslines, and synthesizer-based instrumentation.


Bowed String Instruments

Presence of instruments played with a bow, such as violins, violas, cellos, or similar instruments like sarangi.

Indian Classical/Folk String Style

Bowed string playing featuring ornamentation, vibrato, and melodic structures common in Indian music traditions.

Orchestral/Film Score Strings

Bowed string arrangements characteristic of Western orchestral music or film scores, often featuring sustained notes or dramatic melodies.

Consistent use of bowed string instruments across various musical styles.


Electronic Beat

Programmed drum patterns providing a consistent, driving rhythm.

Synthesizer Sounds

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

Repetitive Structure

Music built upon looping musical phrases and rhythmic patterns.

Music characterized by programmed electronic beats, synthesizer sounds, and repetitive structures.


Spoken/Rhythmic Vocals

Presence of spoken word or rhythmic, rap-like vocal delivery.

Varied Musical Backing

Instrumental accompaniment spans multiple styles including rock, electronic, and ambient textures.

Rhythmic Foundation

Underlying rhythmic pulse or beat present in many sections.

Combination of spoken or rhythmic vocal delivery over diverse musical backings with rhythmic elements.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds creating background texture.

Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often driving rhythmic patterns created with electronic instruments or processing.

Synth Bass

Electronic basslines, often deep and repetitive, providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Electronic Textures

Music primarily created or heavily featuring electronic sounds and synthesis.

Music characterized by extensive use of synthesizers for pads, rhythms, bass, and overall texture.


Sustained Foundation

Continuous, sustained notes or textures providing a harmonic or textural base, often in lower frequencies.

Vocals

Presence of human voice (singing, rapping, or spoken).

Electronic Elements

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or digital effects.

Continuous sustained sound element providing harmonic or textural base


Minor Key/Harmony

Harmonic structures primarily based on minor scales or modes.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or wistfulness.

Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar.

Atmospheric Synths

Use of sustained synth pads for texture and atmosphere.

Use of minor keys/harmony creating a melancholic or introspective mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, unamplified string instrument.

Fingerpicked Arpeggios

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers to pluck strings in sequence, outlining chords.

Calm Introspective Mood

Music conveys a sense of peace, quiet reflection, or slight sadness.

Solo Instrument Focus

Music primarily features a single instrument without significant accompaniment.

Acoustic guitar music featuring fingerpicked arpeggios, creating a calm and introspective atmosphere with minimal instrumentation.


Electronic Beat

Music features prominent rhythms generated by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synthesizer Use

Music incorporates synthesizers for melodies, basslines, textures, or effects.

Repetitive Structures

Music is often built around repeating loops or musical phrases.

Driving Rhythm

Music conveys a strong sense of forward momentum and energy through its rhythm.

Music characterized by electronic production, prominent rhythms, synthesized sounds, and often repetitive structures.


Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers to pluck strings, often creating intricate patterns.

Ambient Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds providing harmonic texture.

Musical pieces primarily featuring acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking technique.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Sustained Synth Pads

Presence of long, evolving synthesizer pads creating atmospheric or harmonic layers.

Atmospheric Texture

Creation of a spacious, ambient, or ethereal feel through instrumentation and production.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizers, sustained pads, and atmospheric textures.


Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar is featured, providing rhythmic or harmonic accompaniment.

Vocals

Human voice is present, encompassing various styles.

Acoustic guitar is a consistent instrumental element across varied musical styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Melodic or arpeggiated acoustic guitar sounds.

Electric Guitar Riff

Distorted, driving electric guitar patterns.

Ambient Textures

Sustained synth pads, drones, or atmospheric soundscapes.

Music drawing from a sonic palette featuring both acoustic/electric guitar and sustained ambient textures.


Pitched Elements

Sounds with discernible pitch are present.

Defined Timbre

Sounds possess distinct and recognizable tonal qualities.

Musical Organization

Arrangement of sounds suggests musical structure.

Audio consists of sounds with clear pitch and defined timbre, organized musically.


Repeating Musical Pattern

A prominent, often repeating, musical phrase or figure (riff, arpeggio, bassline, synth sequence).

Electronic Music Elements

Synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and production techniques are frequently present.

Guitar Elements

Acoustic or electric guitar parts are included, often playing melodic or rhythmic figures.

Presence of a distinct, often repeating, musical pattern or figure.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

Rock/Pop/Punk Styles

Musical styles drawing from rock, pop, or punk genres, characterized by driving rhythms and guitar-centric arrangements.

Music featuring prominent distorted electric guitar in various rock, pop, and punk-influenced styles.


Sustained Synthesizer Pads

Long, evolving synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Electronic Production

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

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Focus on creating mood and environment through sustained textures and ambient elements.

Ambient Elements

Inclusion of non-rhythmic or slowly evolving textural sounds characteristic of ambient music.

Sustained synthesizer textures creating atmospheric soundscapes, often within electronic music production.


Double-Reed Wind Instrument

Prominent melodic instrument with a reedy, brassy tone, likely a Zurna or similar instrument.

Ornamented Melodies

Melodic lines characterized by heavy use of vibrato, trills, and rapid ornamentation.

Folk Music Influence

Musical style drawing heavily from Balkan, Turkish, or Middle Eastern folk traditions.

Genre Fusion

Combination of traditional folk elements with modern electronic or other genres.

Distinctive double-reed wind instrument sound and ornamented melodic style from Balkan/Middle Eastern folk traditions.


Plucked String Timbre

Characteristic sound produced by plucking a string.

Melodic/Arpeggiated Figures

Plucked sounds frequently form distinct melodies or arpeggiated patterns.

Diverse Instrumentation

Plucked sounds originate from various sources including acoustic/electric guitar, sitar-like instruments, and synthesizers/samples.

Consistent presence and often prominent use of plucked string timbres, frequently forming melodic or arpeggiated figures across diverse styles and instruments.


Synthesized Sounds

Audio generated or shaped electronically using synthesis.

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created with electronic percussion or sequencers.

Electronic Textures

Sustained or evolving electronic soundscapes and pads.

Predominance of electronic sound elements, including synthesized tones, programmed rhythmic structures, and atmospheric textures.


Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar is a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Guitar technique using individual fingers to pluck strings.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a sad or introspective emotional tone.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Stylistic characteristics align with acoustic folk music.

Acoustic folk music featuring fingerpicked guitar and a melancholic mood.


Wind Instrument Focus

Prominent use of a wind instrument, primarily from the clarinet/saxophone family.

Melodic/Sustained Playing

The wind instrument often plays distinct melodic phrases or sustained tones.

Reverb Processing

Application of reverb effect to the wind instrument sound.

Prominent wind instrument, often clarinet/saxophone, playing melodic/sustained parts, frequently with reverb.


Acoustic/Vocal Highs

Brightness and detail from acoustic instrument harmonics and vocal sibilance.

Rhythmic Highs

Sharpness and definition provided by high-frequency percussion like hi-hats and shakers.

Synthesized Highs

Bright textures and leads generated by synthesizers.

Abrasive Highs

Harsh, sustained high-frequency noise or feedback.

Consistent presence of significant energy in the high-frequency spectrum across diverse musical styles.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained chords or textures played on synthesizers.

Atmospheric Texture

Music focused on creating an immersive atmosphere or soundscape.

Ambient Music

Genre characterized by tonal and atmospheric qualities over rhythm and structure.

Music characterized by sustained synthesizer pads creating an atmospheric soundscape.


Acoustic String Instruments

Presence of acoustic string instruments, likely guitar or similar, providing rhythmic and melodic elements.

Accordion or Reed Instrument

Prominent use of an accordion or similar reed instrument playing melodic lines.

Folk/Traditional Style

Overall musical character is reminiscent of folk or traditional European styles, possibly with Balkan or Klezmer influences.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, often lively, melodic lines played by lead instruments.

Shared instrumentation featuring acoustic string instruments and accordion/reed instruments, creating a folk/traditional musical style with a focus on melody.


Arpeggiation

Musical patterns created by playing the notes of a chord in sequence rather than simultaneously.

Rhythmic Repetition

Repeating rhythmic or melodic figures forming a consistent pulse or pattern.

Synthesizer Textures

Prominent use of synthesizers to create melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic elements.

Musical patterns characterized by arpeggiation and rhythmic repetition, often created with synthesizers.


Siren Audio Effect

Recurring sound resembling an emergency or police siren.

Varied Vocal Styles

Presence of diverse vocal performances including singing and rapping.

Mixed Genres

Compilation features snippets from different musical genres.

Recurring emergency siren audio effect used across different musical styles.


Low-Frequency Rhythmic Pulse

A consistent, prominent low-frequency sound providing the primary rhythmic pulse or beat.

Kick Drum

The sound of a kick drum or a similar percussive element providing the main beat.

Consistent presence of a strong, low-frequency rhythmic pulse or beat.


Melody

Discernible tune or leading musical line.

Harmony

Chords or simultaneous pitches providing harmonic support.

Rhythm

Organized patterns of sound and silence with a clear pulse.

Tonal Music

Organization around a central pitch or key.

Music utilizing melody, harmony, and rhythm within a tonal framework.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music created primarily with synthesizers, drum machines, and digital effects.

Synth Pads

Sustained or evolving synthesized textures providing harmonic and atmospheric background.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating sequences of notes played by synthesizers, often creating melodic or rhythmic patterns.

Driving Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often propulsive rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing, typically generated electronically.

Electronic Dance Music Style

Characterized by electronic instrumentation, driving rhythms, and synth-based melodies/textures, often structured for club environments.

Ambient Electronic Style

Characterized by atmospheric synth pads and textures, often less rhythmic or with subtle rhythmic elements, focusing on mood and atmosphere.

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


Acoustic Instrumentation

Music performed using acoustic instruments, primarily orchestral.

Orchestral/Classical Elements

Features instruments commonly found in classical or orchestral settings, such as strings, woodwinds, and piano.

Melancholic/Serene Mood

The music often conveys a sense of sadness, contemplation, or peacefulness.

Tonal Harmony

Harmonic language is based on traditional tonal centers and progressions, often featuring minor keys.

Acoustic music featuring orchestral instruments like strings, woodwinds, and piano, often conveying melancholic or serene moods through tonal harmony.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Electronic Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythm often featuring a steady kick drum.

Dance Tempo

Tempo suitable for dancing, typically in the range of 120-130 BPM.

Electronic production, prominent synthesizers, driving beat, dance tempo.


Distorted Instrumentation

Primary instruments like guitars, synths, or bass are processed with distortion effects.

Heavy Rhythmic Foundation

Strong, driving patterns provided by drums, bass, or electronic equivalents.

High Energy/Aggressive Mood

Music conveys intensity, power, or aggression through sound and rhythm.

Music characterized by distorted primary instruments and a strong, driving rhythmic foundation.


Production Music

Music created specifically for licensing in media such as film, television, and advertising.

Library Music

Music available for licensing from a collection or library, typically used in media production.

Functional Music

Music designed to serve a specific purpose or enhance a mood or activity, often used as background music.

Music created for licensing and use in various media productions.


Sustained Vocal Note

Male voice holding a long, extended musical note, often on a vowel sound.

Vocal Vibrato

Modulation of pitch on sustained vocal notes.

Male voice holding long notes, often high-pitched with vibrato


Prominent Low Frequencies

Strong presence and emphasis in the low-frequency range.

Bass Instrumentation

Inclusion of bass guitars, upright basses, or bass synthesizers.

Low-End Foundation

Low frequencies providing rhythmic drive or harmonic sustain.

Consistent and prominent focus on low-frequency content.


Percussion Instruments

Use of instruments like congas, timbales, or other hand percussion providing rhythmic drive.

Drum Kit Rhythms

Music built around acoustic or electronic drum kit patterns providing the main beat.

Strong Rhythmic Pulse

Emphasis on a prominent, driving rhythmic foundation as the core musical element.

Music characterized by a strong, central rhythmic pulse provided by drums or percussion instruments.


Rhythmic Drive

Consistent presence of drums or percussion providing the primary rhythmic pulse.

Low-End Foundation

Consistent presence of a bass instrument or synthesized low frequencies providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Consistent presence of drums/percussion and bass/low frequencies forming the fundamental rhythmic and harmonic structure.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument or prominent accompaniment using acoustic guitar.

Melancholic Mood

Somber, reflective, or sad emotional quality.

Sustained Pads/Strings

Atmospheric background textures from pads or string-like sounds.

Vocals

Human singing present in some instances.

Acoustic instrumentation, often guitar-focused, conveying a melancholic or reflective emotional tone.


Electronic Synthesis

Use of synthesized sounds, pads, and textures.

Ambient Soundscape

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

Minimal Percussion

Absence or minimal use of prominent drum beats or rhythmic patterns.

Sustained Pads

Presence of long, evolving, sustained chords or tones.

Electronic synthesis, atmospheric soundscapes, minimal percussion, sustained pads.


Arpeggios

Notes of a chord played in sequence rather than simultaneously.

Broken Chords

Similar to arpeggios, chords played with notes separated, often rapidly.

Fast Tempo

Music generally performed at a quick pace.

Instrumental Focus

Emphasis on instrumental performance rather than vocals.

Music characterized by the prominent use of arpeggiated or broken chord patterns across various instruments and styles.


Distorted Guitars

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

Heavy Drums

Driving, powerful drum patterns with strong emphasis on kick and snare.

High Energy Tempo

Music generally features a fast or moderate-to-fast tempo with an energetic feel.

High-energy music featuring distorted guitars and heavy drumming, characteristic of rock or metal genres.


Electronic Drum Beat

Consistent electronic percussion patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent synthesized basslines providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Repetitive Rhythm

Looping and consistent rhythmic structures.

Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers.

Electronic music with prominent synthesized basslines and repetitive rhythmic patterns.


Heavy Electronic Bass

Prominent, often distorted or sub-heavy basslines generated electronically.

Electronic Rhythms

Driving rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synthesizer Textures

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

Electronic music featuring prominent, heavy basslines and electronic rhythms.


Electric Guitar Prominence

Electric guitar is a primary instrument, often featured with riffs or lead melodies.

Rock Band Setup

Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit.

Rock/Blues-Rock Style

Musical characteristics align with rock and blues-rock genres.

Electric guitar driven rock music with standard band instrumentation.


Electronic Instruments

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Music primarily created using electronic instruments and production methods.


Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

Melodic or arpeggiated patterns played on acoustic guitar using fingerpicking technique.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound characterized by overdrive or distortion, often playing rhythmic patterns or riffs.

Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthetic tones creating an atmospheric or harmonic background.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed drum patterns and synth basslines creating a rhythmic foundation, often electronic in nature.

Focus on distinct instrumental sounds and timbres.


Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords providing atmospheric texture.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating patterns of notes played sequentially by synthesizers.

Electronic Production

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

Melancholic/Cinematic Mood

Emotional tone characterized by introspection, sadness, or atmospheric grandeur suitable for film scores.

Electronic music characterized by atmospheric synth pads and repeating arpeggiated synthesizer patterns, conveying a melancholic or cinematic mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, often providing harmonic and melodic foundation.

Fingerpicking

Common guitar technique used for melodic lines and accompaniment.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is often sad, introspective, or longing.

Music centered on acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked, conveying a melancholic or introspective mood.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Calm Atmosphere

Music conveys a sense of peace, tranquility, or serenity.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear melodies or harmonic arpeggios over rhythmic drive.

Absence of Percussion

No drums or significant percussion elements are present.

Reflective Mood

Music evokes introspection or a slightly melancholic feeling.

Acoustic, calm, and melodic music featuring prominent guitar and no percussion.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument providing harmonic and melodic foundation.

Male Vocals

Lead vocal performance by a male singer.

Folk / Singer-Songwriter

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, focus on vocals, and simple arrangements.

Acoustic guitar accompaniment with male lead vocals in a folk/singer-songwriter style.


Brass Instruments

Use of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, or similar brass instruments.

Brass-like Sounds

Electronic synths or samples emulating the sound of brass instruments.

Prominent Horn Section

Brass instruments or brass-like sounds playing key melodic or rhythmic roles.

Music featuring brass instruments or electronic sounds emulating brass instruments, often in leading melodic or rhythmic roles.


String Ensemble

Prominent use of bowed string instruments like violins, violas, and cellos.

Piano

Piano frequently used for melody, harmony, or accompaniment.

Classical Instrumentation

Instrumentation and sound palette typical of classical or orchestral music.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, expressive melodic lines.

Reflective Mood

Music conveying a calm, introspective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Music featuring classical instrumentation, primarily strings and piano, with a focus on melody and a reflective mood.


Acoustic String Instruments

Prominent use of acoustic string instruments such as acoustic guitar, banjo, and mandolin.

Folk/Country/Bluegrass Influence

Musical style drawing heavily from folk, country, or bluegrass genres.

Driving Acoustic Rhythm

Frequent presence of a strong, often fast, rhythmic pulse provided by acoustic instruments.

Acoustic Production Style

Overall sound characterized by acoustic instrumentation and natural recording techniques.

Music primarily featuring acoustic string instruments, often with driving rhythms and folk/country/bluegrass characteristics.


Rhythmic Foundation

Strong, often complex or genre-specific drum and percussion patterns.

Prominent Basslines

Central role of bass frequencies providing harmonic and rhythmic drive.

Repetitive Grooves

Use of looping or repeating musical phrases establishing a consistent feel.

Music built on strong rhythmic patterns and prominent basslines, creating repetitive, driving grooves.


Cinematic Orchestral

Dramatic, epic orchestral instrumentation and arrangement.

Electronic Dance/Rhythmic

Repetitive electronic rhythms, prominent synths and basslines, driving feel.

Ambient/Atmospheric Electronic

Spacious electronic textures, pads, evolving soundscapes, often less rhythmic.

Acoustic/Mellow

Focus on acoustic instruments like guitar or piano, calm or reflective mood.

Vocal Ballad

Slower tempo song with expressive lead vocals, often piano or guitar accompaniment.

Experimental Electronic

Unconventional electronic sounds, distortion, glitches, non-traditional structures.

Music composed and produced for licensing in various media, featuring diverse genres, moods, and instrumentation, typically with clear structure and high production value.


Digital Production

Music produced using digital audio workstations and techniques.

Electronic Production

Significant use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sounds.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on clear, often driving, rhythmic patterns and grooves.

Tonal Harmony

Music based on traditional scales, chords, and key centers.

Music produced digitally, featuring tonal harmony, often with electronic elements and rhythmic focus, suitable for diverse media applications.


Electronic Instruments

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

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor beat providing a strong forward momentum.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the main melodic, harmonic, and bass instruments.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth sequences.

Electronic music with driving rhythms, dominant synthesizers, and arpeggiated patterns.


Synthesizer Sound Source

Primary sound generation relies on electronic synthesis, specifically synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music is produced electronically, utilizing synthesized sounds.

Atmospheric Synthesis

Use of synthesizers to create sustained, evolving, and atmospheric textures (pads, drones).

Rhythmic Synthesis

Use of synthesizers for rhythmic elements like sequences, arpeggios, or basslines.

Music primarily created using electronic synthesis, featuring synthesizer-generated sounds for both atmospheric textures and rhythmic patterns.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Synthesized Sounds

Prominent use of sounds generated by synthesizers.

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns generated by drum machines or sequencers.

Repetitive Structures

Music built around repeating melodic or rhythmic loops.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesized sounds, programmed rhythms, and often repetitive structures.


Distorted Bass/Synth

Prominent, often distorted, low-frequency synth or bass sounds providing harmonic and rhythmic drive.

Breakbeat Rhythm

Fast, complex, syncopated drum and percussion patterns, often resembling breakbeats.

High Energy Electronic

Fast tempo, intense mood, and electronic instrumentation creating a high-energy feel.

Aggressive electronic music style featuring distorted bass and breakbeat rhythms.


Dramatic Build

Orchestral or cinematic music characterized by increasing tension and volume.

Driving Rhythm

Repetitive, energetic rhythmic pattern, often electronic or rock-based.

Melodic Acoustic Section

Focus on melody and harmony, often featuring acoustic guitar or vocals.

Atmospheric Texture

Sustained sounds or pads creating an ambient or spatial mood.

Collection of distinct musical elements representing different functional sections or textures used in music production.


Distorted Vocals

Vocals are heavily processed, often with distortion, shouting, or yelling.

Electronic Rhythms

Drum patterns are primarily electronic, often fast and driving.

Electric Guitar

Electric guitar is present, often playing riffs or power chords.

Synthesizer Use

Synthesizers provide melodic, rhythmic, or atmospheric elements.

Fusion of electronic and rock elements, featuring distorted vocals, electronic drums, synths, and electric guitar.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a consistent beat or rhythmic structure.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques, featuring synthesizers and rhythmic elements.


Scratching

Rhythmic sound produced by moving a vinyl record back and forth under a turntable needle.

Vinyl Manipulation

Techniques using turntables and vinyl records as musical instruments.

Sample Manipulation

Altering pre-recorded audio samples using techniques like scratching.

Turntable techniques including scratching and vinyl manipulation applied to audio samples.


Plucked String Instruments

Features instruments where sound is produced by plucking strings, such as acoustic or electric guitar.

Sustained or Arpeggiated Textures

Musical material focuses on holding notes or playing broken chords rather than rapid melodic or rhythmic figures.

Atmospheric or Calm Mood

The overall feeling is spacious, calm, or ambient, lacking high energy or tension.

Minimal Percussion

Absence or very subtle presence of drums or strong rhythmic elements.

Focus on plucked or sustained string instruments, often guitar, creating a calm, atmospheric texture with minimal rhythmic elements.


Bowed String Instruments

Prominent use of bowed string instruments, such as violins or fiddles, often playing the main melodic lines.

Folk/Traditional Music Style

Music style characteristic of folk or traditional genres, suggesting origins in regions known for string-focused folk music.

Non-Western Scales

Melodic content frequently utilizes scales or modes distinct from standard Western major/minor scales.

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodies feature rapid embellishments, trills, and runs typical of folk string playing techniques.

Traditional music featuring bowed string instruments, often utilizing non-Western scales and melodic ornamentation.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Distorted Guitar

Electric guitar frequently features distortion effects.

Rock Instrumentation

Consistent presence of drums, bass, and guitar.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive melodic or rhythmic patterns played on guitar.

Rock/Alternative Genre

Overall musical style aligns with rock and alternative rock genres.

Rock music featuring electric guitar, often distorted, and prominent riffs within standard rock instrumentation.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars, often playing power chords and palm-muted riffs.

Fast Drumming

High tempo drum beats featuring driving rhythms, often including double bass pedal work and fast fills.

High Energy

Overall sense of intensity and high energy throughout the music.

High-energy music characterized by distorted electric guitars and fast, driving drum rhythms.


Sustained Pads

Long, held notes or chords from synthesizers or processed sounds, providing harmonic and textural background.

Sustained Acoustic Elements

Long, held notes or chords from acoustic instruments like strings or woodwinds, forming a textural layer.

Atmospheric Texture

The sonic character created by sustained sounds, contributing to an ambient or ethereal feel.

Musical elements with long duration creating a background textural layer.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers for various roles.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth textures to create mood.

Arpeggiated Patterns

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth sequences.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent rhythmic pulse, often with a four-on-the-floor feel.

Electronic Genre Style

Musical style aligns with electronic genres like Trance, Progressive, Ambient.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers, atmospheric pads, arpeggiated patterns, and driving rhythms.


Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Recurring melodic or rhythmic patterns played as sequences of notes on a synthesizer.

Electronic Music

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

Steady Beat

Consistent rhythmic pulse present throughout the music.

Recurring arpeggiated synthesizer patterns providing melodic or rhythmic drive in electronic contexts.


Middle Eastern Music

Music style originating from the Middle East and North Africa.

Traditional Instruments

Features instruments like oud, traditional percussion, and violin played in a characteristic style.

Microtonal Melodies

Melodies utilize scales incorporating intervals smaller than a semitone (e.g., quarter tones).

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodic lines feature extensive use of trills, turns, and other embellishments.

Traditional Middle Eastern/Arabic music characterized by specific instrumentation and melodic structures including microtones and ornamentation.


Fundamental Rhythm

Music structured by the organization of sound in time, exhibiting rhythmic patterns or pulse.

Diverse Rhythmic Manifestations

Specific rhythmic patterns, tempos, and complexities vary significantly.

Rhythmic Prominence

Rhythm is a consistently prominent element, often driving the music or serving as a primary focus.

Music fundamentally organized by rhythmic patterns and pulse, with diverse specific manifestations.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Programmed Rhythms

Drum patterns created using drum machines or sequencers rather than live acoustic drums.

Synthesized Basslines

Bass parts generated by synthesizers, often with distinct electronic timbres.

DJ Techniques

Inclusion of techniques like scratching, indicative of DJ culture and electronic production.

Focus on electronic instrumentation, programmed rhythms, and synthesized sounds.


Clear Rhythmic Pulse

Distinct and discernible beat or pulse.

Prominent Low End

Clearly audible bass or low-frequency harmonic content driving the rhythm and structure.

Defined Rhythm Section Layer

Instruments or sounds providing the rhythmic foundation form a distinct, well-defined layer.

Rhythmic foundation (pulse, low end) is clearly audible and drives the music.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often providing rhythm or melody.

Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal performance is by a male singer.

Rock/Alternative Style

Overall musical style aligns with rock or alternative genres.

Music featuring prominent acoustic guitar and male lead vocals within a rock/alternative framework.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synth Bass

Prominent low-frequency sounds generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or electronic percussion.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Patterns

Looping or repeating musical phrases and rhythmic figures.

Synthesized sounds, electronic rhythms, prominent synth bass, repetitive structures.


Electric Guitar Riffs

Repeating melodic or rhythmic patterns played on electric guitar.

Rock Drumming

Percussion using standard drum kit, typically kick, snare, and cymbals, providing a steady beat.

Rock Instrumentation

Use of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit as the primary ensemble.

Electric guitar, bass, and drums forming rock-style arrangements, often centered around repeating guitar riffs.


Electronic Drums

Driving rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum machine patterns.

Synthesizer Sounds

Use of various synthesized sounds for melody, harmony, and texture.

Repetitive Structure

Music built on repeating rhythmic and melodic loops or phrases.

Dance Tempo

Consistent tempo and rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Electronic Bassline

Prominent, often synthesized or electronic bass frequencies providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Electronic production techniques, driving beat, synthesizers, repetitive structures, dance tempo.


Minor Tonality

Harmonic basis using minor scales and chords.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Emotional tone conveying sadness, seriousness, or drama.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds for rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizers

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

Upbeat Tempo

Music is generally fast-paced and energetic.

Driving Rhythm

Repetitive and propulsive rhythmic patterns.

Music produced using electronic drums and synthesizers, typically featuring upbeat tempos and driving rhythms.


Electronic Drums

Repetitive electronic percussion, typically featuring a prominent four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Synth Bass

A prominent, often repetitive, low-frequency bassline generated by a synthesizer.

Driving Rhythm

A consistent, propulsive rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Synthesizers

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

Electronic drums, synth bass, synthesizers, driving repetitive rhythm characteristic of electronic dance music.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar instrumentation.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Music style characteristic of folk or acoustic pop/rock genres.

Organic Instrumentation

Use of acoustic instruments with minimal electronic elements.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, characteristic of folk and acoustic genres.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Steady Rhythmic Pulse

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

Synthesizer-Based Sound

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

Dance Music Tempo

Moderate to fast tempo suitable for dancing, typical of house, techno, or trance genres.

Electronic music with consistent rhythmic pulse and synthesizer instrumentation.


Synth-pop/New Wave Style

Electronic music style featuring synthesizers and drum machines.

Drum Machine Rhythm

Rhythmic foundation created by electronic drum machine patterns.

Prominent Synthesizers

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

1980s Sound

Musical characteristics and production typical of the 1980s era.

Electronic music style defined by synthesizers, drum machines, and production techniques characteristic of the 1980s.


Prominent Bassline

Bass frequencies are loud and central to the mix.

Low-End Emphasis

Strong presence of deep and sub-bass frequencies.

Varied Bass Timbres

Use of different bass sounds including synth, electric, and distorted timbres.

Bass-Driven Structure

The bass often provides the main rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Music characterized by a dominant, foundational, and often varied bass presence.


Acoustic Guitar

Steel-string acoustic guitar timbre.

Fingerpicking

Individual strings plucked to create melodic or harmonic patterns.

Arpeggios

Notes of chords played sequentially.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone of sadness, introspection, or peaceful melancholy.

Acoustic guitar fingerpicking and arpeggios, melancholic or introspective mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Folk/Acoustic Genre

Music generally fitting within the folk or acoustic genre spectrum.

Guitar Strumming

Use of strumming technique on the acoustic guitar.

Guitar Fingerpicking

Use of fingerpicking technique on the acoustic guitar.

Music centered around the sound and performance of acoustic guitar.


Layered Arrangement

Music featuring simultaneous layers of vocals, rhythm section, and melodic/harmonic instruments.

Popular Music Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring instruments typical of modern popular music bands and production (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals).

Vocal Focus

Music where a lead vocal track is a central element of the mix.

Song Structure (Implied)

Music composed with distinct sections like verse, chorus, etc., typical of structured songs.

Music composed and arranged in a standard popular song format, featuring layered instrumentation and vocals.


Brass Ensemble

Features multiple brass instruments playing together.

Prominent Trumpet

Trumpet often plays leading melodic lines or fanfares.

Melodic Brass

Brass instruments play distinct, often memorable melodies.

Fanfare Style

Some passages feature brass playing in a bright, ceremonial style.

Music characterized by a prominent brass section, frequently led by trumpets playing melodic or fanfare-like passages.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Drums

Features programmed drum beats, often with a prominent kick and snare.

Synthwave/Retrowave Aesthetic

Characterized by sounds and musical structures typical of synthwave or retrowave genres, evoking an 80s electronic music feel.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Features a propulsive, often mid-to-uptempo, electronic rhythm.

Electronic music with dominant synthesizers, programmed drums, and a distinct synthwave/retrowave aesthetic.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds or drum machines.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, basslines, and textures.

Repetitive Rhythms

Recurring rhythmic patterns forming the core groove.

Synthesized Bass

Low-frequency sounds generated by synthesizers, often driving the track.

Electronic music production techniques, synthesized sounds, and repetitive rhythmic structures.


Driving Rhythm

A strong, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Music where rhythm is a primary focus.

Varied Rhythmic Textures

Rhythms are created using diverse sounds and instruments, from electronic drums and synths to acoustic percussion and brass.

Music centered around a prominent, driving, and diverse rhythmic foundation.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, layered sounds (synth or orchestral) creating a spacious background.

Slow Tempo

Music generally proceeds at a slow or moderate pace.

Spacious, atmospheric textures often created with pads, typically at a slow tempo.


Harsh Distortion

Aggressive, often digital or heavily overdriven distortion applied to various sound sources.

Noise Textures

Inclusion of static, grinding, or other non-pitched noise elements as a prominent feature.

Industrial Sound Design

Overall aesthetic characterized by distorted, repetitive, and often abrasive sounds.

Use of harsh distortion and noise textures creating an industrial soundscape.


Piano

Prominent use of piano as a melodic or harmonic instrument.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Inclusion of orchestral elements, particularly strings and woodwinds.

Melancholic/Emotional Mood

Music conveying a sense of sadness, reflection, or strong emotion.

Cinematic/Classical Style

Stylistic elements common in film scores or modern classical music.

Combination of piano and orchestral elements creating an emotional, cinematic atmosphere.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often as primary accompaniment.

Vocals

Presence of lead vocals, typically singing a melody.

Song Structure

Music segments exhibiting clear melodic and harmonic progression typical of songs.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation and vocal-centric arrangements.

Music featuring acoustic instrumentation, primarily guitar, supporting vocal melodies within a song structure, often in a folk or singer-songwriter style.


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced electronically with a driving rhythm for dancing.

Driving Beat

Consistent, propulsive drum rhythm, often four-on-the-floor.

Synth Arpeggios

Repeated patterns of notes played on synthesizers, typically ascending or descending.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Trance/Progressive Structure

Musical structure featuring build-ups, breakdowns, and drops.

Electronic dance music with driving beat, synth arpeggios, and typical trance/progressive characteristics.


Percussion Dominance

Percussion instruments and rhythmic patterns are the primary focus.

Diverse Rhythmic Styles

Features a wide range of rhythmic approaches, from electronic beats to live drumming and world percussion.

Drum-Centric Music

Music where the drum kit or percussion ensemble forms the core foundation and main element.

Music centered around prominent and varied percussion and rhythmic elements.


Lead Melody

Presence of a primary, easily identifiable melodic line.

Varied Timbres

The leading melodic voice utilizes different timbres (strings, brass, voice, etc.).

Melodic Prominence

The melody is mixed or performed to stand out from any accompaniment.

Distinct, leading melodic lines carried by diverse instruments or vocals.


Fingerpicked Strings

Intricate, non-strummed melodic or harmonic patterns played on string instruments.

Sustained Ambient Pads

Long-held or slowly evolving tones creating an atmospheric soundscape.

Calm/Ambient Mood

A relaxed, peaceful, or atmospheric emotional character.

Focus on sustained tones, evolving textures, and detailed non-percussive instrumental patterns.


Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Repetitive Rhythmic Pattern

Looping and consistent drum and bassline patterns.

Synthesizer-based Music

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

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic foundation.

Distortion/Filtering Effects

Application of distortion or filtering (e.g., low-pass) to sounds.

Electronic music with a driving four-on-the-floor beat, repetitive rhythmic structures, and synthesizer elements, often featuring distortion or filtering.


Synthesized Instrumentation

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or drum machines, often with repetitive patterns.

Retro Electronic Sound

Musical style strongly influenced by 1980s synth-pop, electro, and early electronic dance music.

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizers, electronic drum machine rhythms, and a distinct retro sound reminiscent of 1980s synth-pop and electro.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music primarily created using synthesizers and drum machines.

Synthesized Sounds

Melodies, basslines, and pads generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, often loop-based rhythmic patterns from drum machines.

Synth-Driven Music

Music where synthesizers play a dominant role in melody, harmony, and texture.

Music characterized by electronic instrumentation, synthesized sounds, and repetitive rhythms.


Core Rhythmic/Melodic Pattern

A prominent, often repetitive, musical figure (such as a riff, synth line, or melody) that provides a central structural and energetic element.

Presence of a central, often repetitive, rhythmic or melodic musical pattern driving the track.


Acoustic Drumming

Live, non-electronic drum kit sounds are present.

Prominent Snare Drum

The snare drum is a central and often loud element in the rhythm.

Complex Rhythms

Intricate and often fast percussion patterns are featured.

Drum Breaks/Solos

Sections feature isolated or highly prominent drum performances.

Music centered around prominent, often complex, acoustic percussion, particularly snare drum patterns and drum breaks.


Sustained Tones

Musical notes or chords held for an extended duration.

Atmospheric Texture

Sound quality creating a sense of space, mood, or background ambiance.

Synth Pads

Synthesizer sounds characterized by sustained, often evolving, timbres.

String Sustains

Sustained notes or chords played by string instruments.

Use of sustained musical elements creating atmospheric texture.


Electronic Production

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

Processed Vocals

Vocals treated with effects like vocoders, auto-tune, or other electronic manipulation.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on a strong, often repetitive, beat or rhythmic pattern.

Sound Design Elements

Inclusion of non-traditional musical sounds or effects.

Electronic music production featuring prominent processed vocals and rhythmic elements.


Brass Instruments

Presence of instruments like trumpets, trombones, horns, or synthesized brass sounds.

Prominent Brass

Brass instruments playing a leading melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic role.

Brass Melodies/Hooks

Brass instruments performing distinct melodic lines or memorable hooks.

Music featuring prominent brass instrumentation across various styles.


Prominent Melodic Lead

A single instrument plays the main melodic line or a significant melodic phrase.

Varied Lead Instruments

The specific instrument performing the lead melody changes across examples, including wind, string, and electronic types.

Music centered around a distinct melodic lead instrument, featuring diverse instrumentation.


Male Vocals

Lead vocals performed by a male singer.

Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, both clean and distorted.

Rock Instrumentation

Use of drums, bass guitar, and electric guitar as the core rhythm section.

Rock Music

The overall musical style is consistent with the rock genre.

Rock music featuring male vocals and standard rock band instrumentation.


Piano

Acoustic piano used for melodic or harmonic content.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Electronic synthesizer pads providing harmonic texture and atmosphere.

Melancholic Mood

Slow tempo, minor key tonality, evoking sadness or reflection.

Electronic Elements

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or other electronic sound sources.

Acoustic Elements

Use of acoustic instruments like piano, strings, brass, or percussion.

Instrumental Music

Music without vocals.

Instrumental music blending acoustic and electronic sounds, often atmospheric or reflective.


Pipe Organ

Distinctive timbre and sound of a pipe organ instrument.

Sustained Tones

Extended, non-percussive notes or chords creating a continuous texture.

Musical concept centered around the sound and characteristics of the pipe organ.


Middle Eastern Melodicism

Use of melodic scales and phrasing characteristic of Middle Eastern music.

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, prominent rhythmic foundation.

Fusion of traditional Middle Eastern musical elements with modern electronic music production.


Electronic Drums

Programmed rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Bass

Synthesized low-end frequencies.

Synthesizer Textures

Synthesized melodic, harmonic, or atmospheric elements.

Music created with electronic instruments and production methods.


Sustained Tones

Long-held, continuous sounds as a musical or textural element.

Resonance

Sounds characterized by ringing out or significant decay.

Raw/Non-Musical Textures

Inclusion of sounds not typically derived from conventional musical instruments or structures, often with a raw quality.

Vocal Sustains/Chants

Sustained or repetitive vocalizations used for texture or atmosphere rather than melody.

Inclusion of sustained, resonant, or raw sounds as textural elements.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords or textures creating a background atmosphere.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, introspective, or wistful.

Downtempo Rhythm

Slow to medium tempo beats, often relaxed or chill.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are prominent for melody, harmony, and texture.

Electronic production, atmospheric pads, melancholic mood, downtempo rhythm, synthesizer focus.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar often played with fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns rather than strumming.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a sad, introspective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Slow to Medium Tempo

General pace of the music is slow to medium.

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


Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving electronic textures creating ambient mood.

Heavy Electronic Bass

Aggressive, distorted electronic low-end sounds, often rhythmic.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Repeating rhythmic patterns of synth notes.

Fast Acoustic Strings

Rapid, melodic playing on acoustic string instruments, folk style.

Diverse synthesized and processed electronic sounds; recurring fast acoustic string melodies.


Accordion Lead

Prominent use of accordion playing the main melody or harmonic lines.

Brass Section

Inclusion of brass instruments, often providing rhythmic or harmonic support.

Balkan/Eastern European Folk Influence

Musical style characterized by instrumentation and melodic/rhythmic patterns common in Balkan or Eastern European folk music.

Lively/Driving Rhythm

Consistent, often energetic rhythmic foundation provided by drums and bass instruments.

Music in a Balkan/Eastern European folk style featuring prominent accordion and brass instrumentation with a driving rhythmic feel.


Programmed Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by sequenced or sampled drum sounds.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, or harmonic textures.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on groove and repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring programmed drums and synthesized sounds, with a strong rhythmic focus.


Electronic Beat

Programmed drum patterns, often with a steady kick drum.

Synth Bass

Low-frequency foundation provided by synthesized sounds.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, or textures.

Shared use of electronic beats, synth bass, and synthesizer instrumentation


Latin Percussion Ensemble

Driving rhythms provided by instruments like congas, timbales, and shakers.

Brass Section

Melodic lines and rhythmic accents played by trumpets and trombones.

Syncopated Latin Rhythms

Complex, interlocking rhythmic patterns creating a danceable feel.

Spanish Vocals

Lead or background vocals sung in Spanish.

Upbeat dance music characterized by syncopated rhythms, prominent percussion, brass, and Spanish vocals.


Electronic Drumming

Percussion sounds generated electronically or via drum machine.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass parts created using synthesizers.

Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

Steady kick drum pulse on every beat.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, or atmospheric elements.

Dance Music Tempo

Tempo range suitable for dancing, typically 120-130 BPM.

Rhythmic electronic music featuring synthesized instruments and driving beats.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for various musical elements.

Programmed Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or programmed sequences.

Repetitive Rhythms

Recurring rhythmic patterns forming the basis of the music.

Music produced with electronic instruments and techniques, characterized by synthesizers and programmed rhythmic patterns.


Produced Rock

High-energy music production style with distorted electric guitar, drums, and vocals.

Produced Acoustic

Music production style featuring clean acoustic guitar and vocals.

Produced Ambient Texture

Production style creating sustained, non-melodic sound textures or drones.

Audio production techniques resulting in polished, non-live sound characteristics.


Percussion Ensemble

Multiple percussion instruments playing together, forming a complex rhythmic layer.

Latin Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns characteristic of Latin American music, including syncopation and specific drum/shaker patterns.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on the rhythm section as a primary musical element.

Brass/Horn Section

Inclusion of brass or wind instruments, often playing rhythmic or melodic figures.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally fast or medium-fast musical pace.

Music featuring prominent percussion, Latin rhythmic patterns, and an upbeat tempo.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic elements generated by drum machines or sequencers.

Music produced electronically featuring synthesizers and programmed rhythms.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or via drum machines.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic instruments for melodies, harmonies, pads, and textures.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built on repeating rhythmic patterns and loops.

Synthesized Bassline

A prominent bass part created using a synthesizer.

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques, featuring electronic drums, synthesizers, and repetitive rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar often utilizes arpeggiated or fingerpicked patterns.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent sad, introspective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style aligns with folk or singer-songwriter genres.

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


Bass Presence

Presence of a low-pitched instrument or sound source.

Prominent Bass

The bass element is a central and noticeable part of the mix.

Low Frequency Focus

Emphasis on the lower end of the audio spectrum.

Varied Bass Roles

Bass serves rhythmic, melodic, or atmospheric functions.

Mix of Bass Types

Includes acoustic, electric, and synthesized bass sounds.

Music characterized by a noticeable and often central bass element


Electric Guitar Leads

Prominent melodic lines or solos played on electric guitar.

Distorted Guitar Tone

Electric guitar sound characterized by overdrive or distortion effects.

Rock Music Style

Overall musical style consistent with rock or hard rock genres.

Focus on electric guitar leads and solos, often with distortion, within a rock context.


Prominent Bassline

Bass frequencies are a central and defining element.

Synth Bass

Bass sound is frequently produced by a synthesizer.

Distorted Bass

Bass tone often has a fuzzy, gritty, or distorted quality.

Music featuring a dominant, often synthesized and/or distorted, bassline as a core element.


Electronic Production

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

Sustained Pads/Drones

Long, evolving synthesized tones creating an atmospheric or ambient texture.

Repetitive Electronic Rhythms

Consistent beat and groove using electronic drums like kick, snare, and hi-hats.

Alternating Sections

Structure shifts between passages dominated by sustained ambient textures and passages dominated by repetitive electronic rhythms.

Juxtaposition and alternation of sustained ambient electronic textures and repetitive electronic rhythms.


Brass Instruments

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

Balkan Brass Style

Musical style characteristic of Balkan or Eastern European brass bands.

Sustained Tones

Presence of long, held notes or drone-like sounds.

Melodic Brass

Brass instruments playing distinct melodic lines.

Balkan style brass music featuring melodic lines and sustained tones.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Acoustic Guitar Strumming

Acoustic guitar played using strumming technique.

Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Music featuring acoustic guitar as the central instrument.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar processed with distortion or overdrive.

Guitar Feedback/Sustain

Sustained notes or feedback from a distorted electric guitar.

Music prominently featuring distorted electric guitar.


Genre Diversity

Wide range of musical styles represented.

Short Form Structure

Concise segments suitable for looping or quick use.

Mood-Driven Composition

Designed to evoke specific feelings or atmospheres.

Repetitive Motifs

Frequent use of looping rhythmic or melodic patterns.

Diverse, concise musical pieces designed for media use, each establishing a distinct mood or rhythmic pattern.


Dynamic Timbre

Tonal quality of sounds changes over time.

Fluid Pitch

Pitch moves smoothly or rapidly between notes.

Processed Timbres

Sounds significantly altered from source or synthesized.

Dynamic manipulation of sound timbre and pitch across diverse sources.


Wide Stereo Imaging

Audio mixed to occupy a broad stereo field.

Spatial Effects

Use of reverb or delay to create depth and space.

Consistent use of wide stereo imaging and spatial effects across diverse styles.


DJ Scratching

The sound of vinyl records being manipulated on a turntable, creating rhythmic or percussive effects.

Prominent use of DJ scratching technique.


Electronic Timbre

Distinct sound quality characteristic of synthesized audio.

Resonant Filtering

Use of filters with noticeable resonance to shape sounds.

Synthesized Sound Source

Sounds generated by electronic synthesizers.

Synthesized sounds with distinct electronic timbres, often shaped by resonant filters.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Strong, consistent beat providing forward momentum.

Repetitive Drum Patterns

Looping or repeating rhythmic figures, often from drums/percussion.

Focus on electronic drum sounds, driving rhythmic pulse, and repetitive patterns.


Sustained Low Frequencies

Continuous or long-held sound in the lower register.

Atmospheric Pad

Sustained sound creating an ambient or atmospheric quality.

Harmonic Drone

Sustained tone or chord providing a harmonic base.

Continuous low-frequency sound providing harmonic and atmospheric foundation.


Prominent Reed Wind Instrument

A reedy wind instrument (like clarinet or zurna) plays the main melody.

Balkan/Klezmer Melodic Style

Melodies utilize scales, ornaments, and phrasing typical of Balkan, Klezmer, or related folk traditions.

Rhythmic Percussion

Presence of percussion providing rhythmic accompaniment, sometimes driving.

Reedy wind instrument playing melodies in Balkan/Klezmer folk style.


Distorted Electronic Sounds

Electronic instruments and synthesis heavily processed with distortion.

Noise Elements

Inclusion of intentional noise or static-like textures.

Abrasive Sonic Texture

Overall harsh, rough, or grating quality of the sound.

Electronic music featuring heavy distortion, noise, and abrasive sonic textures.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar playing melodies, arpeggios, and chords.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, simple structures, and often introspective themes.

Simple Musical Structures

Focus on clear melodies, straightforward chord progressions, and uncluttered arrangements.

Acoustic guitar-centric folk/singer-songwriter style with simple structures.


Music

The audio contains structured sound organized as music.

Recording

The audio is a recording of a musical performance or composition.

Audio consists of short segments from recorded musical compositions or performances.


Brass Instruments

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

Balkan Brass Style

Musical style characterized by lively rhythms, expressive melodies, and the use of brass bands originating from the Balkan region.

Wind Instruments

Inclusion of woodwind instruments such as clarinet or saxophone alongside brass.

Music featuring brass bands with a distinct Eastern European/Balkan style, characterized by lively rhythms and expressive melodies.