Electronic Drums

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

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Prominent use of synthesizers for basslines, melodic elements, and pads.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Electronic instrumentation, programmed rhythms, synthesized sounds, dance-oriented feel.


Acoustic String Strumming

Rhythmic strumming pattern performed on acoustic string instruments, primarily guitar or ukulele.

Folk/Pop Style

Musical characteristics commonly found in folk, indie, or pop genres, often featuring acoustic instrumentation.

Rhythmic Harmonic Foundation

Acoustic instrument providing the main rhythmic drive and harmonic progression.

Music characterized by prominent rhythmic acoustic string instrument strumming.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Repetitive Patterns

Presence of looping melodic or rhythmic sequences.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers and repetitive patterns.


Accordion Sound

The distinct sound of an accordion or similar free-reed aerophone is present.

Prominent Reed Instrument

A reed instrument, likely an accordion, plays a significant role in the arrangement.

Music consistently featuring the sound of an accordion or similar reed instrument.


Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth or string sounds creating an ambient texture.

Melancholic/Dark Mood

Emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or mystery.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence of prominent percussive elements or strong rhythmic patterns.

Slow tempo, atmospheric pads, melancholic/dark mood, minimal rhythm.


Bowed Strings

Features instruments like violin, viola, or cello played with a bow.

Woodwinds

Features instruments like clarinet playing melodic lines.

Piano

Features solo or accompanying piano.

Accordion

Features accordion playing folk-like melodies.

Acoustic Timbre

Dominant use of acoustic or acoustic-sounding instruments.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Music often conveys a sense of sadness, introspection, or drama.

Music characterized by acoustic instrumentation including strings, woodwinds, piano, and accordion, often conveying a melancholic or dramatic mood.


Audio Layering

Multiple distinct sound sources or tracks combined in a mix.

Studio Production

Audio quality consistent with professional studio recording and mixing.

Pitched Content

Presence of sounds with discernible pitch, forming melodies, harmonies, or drones.

Music created through combining distinct audio layers using studio production techniques.


Syncopation

Rhythmic patterns emphasizing off-beats or weak pulses.

Rhythm Section

Foundation provided by drums and bass instruments.

Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, used for rhythm, riffs, or lead.

Vocals

Human voice used musically, including lead, backing, or chanting.

Keyboard/Organ

Use of electric keyboard or organ for harmony or melody.

Music characterized by rhythmic emphasis on off-beats and weak pulses across varied instrumentation.


Shaker Percussion

Rhythmic element provided by shaker or similar high-frequency percussive instrument.

High-Frequency Rhythm

Rhythmic pattern characterized by high-frequency percussive sounds.

Consistent rhythmic layer from shaker or similar high-frequency percussion.


Turntablism/Scratching

Use of turntable techniques including scratching and manipulation of audio playback.

Noise Textures

Inclusion of static, distortion, and other non-musical noise elements.

Processed Audio

Manipulation of sound sources like vocals or instruments through effects or editing.

Organ/Keyboard Tones

Presence of sustained or rhythmic organ or synthesized keyboard sounds.

Abstract sound design, noise textures, turntablism techniques, processed audio sources.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synth Bass

Prominent, often heavy or distorted, synthesized basslines.

Electronic Drums

Use of programmed or synthesized drum sounds and rhythmic patterns.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Beat

Strong, propulsive, and often repetitive rhythmic foundation.

Electronic music production, prominent synth bass, electronic drums, synthesizer focus, driving beat.


Instrumental Music

Music without vocals.

Prominent Melody

A clear, leading melodic line is present and central.

Lead Instrumental Voice

The main melody is carried by a specific instrument or section.

Instrumental music, prominent melodic line.


Clear Rhythm

Defined and consistent rhythmic pulse.

Driving Beat

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic feel.

Electronic Production

Use of electronic instruments and techniques.

Repetitive Patterns

Recurring rhythmic or melodic loops.

Clear, steady, and often driving rhythmic structure.


Synthesized Tones

Sounds created by synthesizers, including sustained pads, melodic leads, or basslines.

Electronic Rhythms

Percussive patterns and sounds originating from drum machines or electronic sources.

Digital Audio Techniques

Use of sampling, looping, or electronic effects like scratching or filtering.

Music featuring sounds generated or significantly processed using electronic and digital techniques


High-Frequency Noise

Sustained, distorted, high-pitched sound.

Resonant Tone

Sustained, mid-frequency, harmonic resonance.

Low-Frequency Drone

Sustained, low-pitched, continuous tone.

Inclusion of distinct, sustained, non-melodic sound textures across different frequency ranges.


Prominent Brass

Significant presence of brass instruments playing melodies, chords, or rhythmic figures.

Prominent Woodwinds

Significant presence of woodwind instruments playing melodies or sustained tones.

Ensemble Arrangement

Music arranged for multiple instruments, often sounding like a band or orchestral section.

Sustained Tones

Long-held notes from various instruments or synths providing atmospheric background.

Melodic Focus

Clear, often simple or expressive melodies are central to the music.

Music characterized by the prominent use of wind instruments, particularly brass and woodwinds, often in an ensemble context playing melodies and sustained tones.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and programmed rhythmic patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines created using synthesizers, often rhythmic and driving.

Rhythmic Synthesizers

Synthesizers used to create rhythmic melodies, arpeggios, or textural elements.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Music characterized by electronic drums, synth bass, and rhythmic synth elements, often with repetitive structures.


Guitar Presence

The guitar is present as a primary instrument.

Electric Guitar

Features electric guitar sounds, sometimes clean, often distorted.

Acoustic Guitar

Includes examples of acoustic guitar playing.

Distorted Guitar

Features electric guitar with distortion effects.

Clean Guitar

Includes examples of guitar with a clean tone.

Prominent use of guitar as a primary instrument in various styles and tones.


Rhythmic Drive

Strong emphasis on beat and rhythm as a primary musical element.

Repetitive Patterns

Use of repeating musical phrases, loops, or rhythmic figures.

Electronic Elements

Incorporation of synthesizers, electronic drums, or electronic production techniques.

Varied Percussion

Features distinct percussive styles, including acoustic (Indian, Latin) and manipulated (scratching).

Music characterized by strong rhythmic emphasis and the use of repeating patterns or loops, often incorporating electronic elements.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer chords or textures for atmosphere.

Electronic Rhythms

Presence of programmed or electronic drum beats.

Music characterized by the predominant use of synthesizers and electronic production methods, including both rhythmic and atmospheric elements.


Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are the primary instruments for melody, harmony, and bass.

Arpeggiated Synth Patterns

Recurring use of arpeggiated synthesizer melodies or rhythmic patterns.

Programmed Drums

Beats created using drum machines or electronic drum samples.

Synth Bass

Prominent electronic basslines generated by synthesizers.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers as primary instruments, often utilizing arpeggiated patterns, supported by programmed drum beats and synth bass.


Prominent Vocals

Clear, forward vocal performance including singing, rapping, or spoken word.

Prominent Instrumental Lead

Distinctive melodic or rhythmic line played by an instrument such as a guitar riff, synth melody, or arpeggio.

Electronic/Synthesized Sounds

Use of synthesizers, pads, leads, or programmed electronic drums.

Music characterized by a clear, forward lead element, typically a vocal line or a distinctive instrumental melody/riff, often supported by electronic sounds.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Rhythmic Drive

Emphasis on strong, repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Synth Bassline

A noticeable and often driving bassline created by a synthesizer.

Electronic production, prominent synthesizers, rhythmic focus, synth basslines.


Heavy Distortion

Prominent use of high-gain distortion on guitars, creating a thick, aggressive tone.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal styles include growling, shouting, or screaming.

Fast/Intense Drumming

Drumming features rapid tempos, often incorporating double bass pedal work and blast beats.

Metal Genre

Music belongs to the Metal genre, specifically aggressive subgenres like Thrash or Death Metal.

Aggressive, high-energy music characterized by heavy distortion, intense drumming, and harsh vocals.


Banjo

Prominent use of the banjo instrument.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar.

Plucked String Instruments

Dominant use of acoustic instruments played by plucking strings.

Folk/Country/Bluegrass Style

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

Acoustic plucked string instruments, notably banjo, defining a folk/country/bluegrass style.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar for rhythm, melody, or texture.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or string-like sounds providing background texture and atmosphere.

Music combining acoustic instrumentation, particularly guitar, with atmospheric pad textures.


Instrumental Music

Music without prominent vocal elements.

Mood Setting

Music designed to evoke a particular emotional atmosphere.

Underscore Style

Music composed or used to accompany other content, providing atmosphere or emphasis.

Instrumental music designed to set mood or provide atmosphere for accompanying content.


Pitched Sound

Presence of tones with a discernible fundamental frequency.

Harmonic Presence

Simultaneous or sequential pitched sounds creating harmonic relationships or implying a tonal center.

Presence of pitched sound and harmonic content.


Plucked Resonance

Timbre characterized by a clear attack and resonant decay from plucked strings.

Struck Resonance

Timbre characterized by a sharp, often metallic or bell-like, attack and resonant decay from striking strings or resonant materials.

Bright, resonant timbres produced by striking or plucking.


Sustained Pads

Long, non-percussive, evolving sound textures.

Ambient Atmosphere

Creation of a spacious, immersive sonic environment.

Electronic/Synthesized Textures

Use of electronic or synthesized sounds for texture and atmosphere.

Sustained atmospheric textures, often electronic/synthesized, creating space/mood.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Use of instruments producing sound through mechanical or physical means.

Traditional Music Styles

Musical styles typically performed with acoustic instruments, rooted in historical genres.

Live Performance Character

Audio characteristics indicative of musicians performing in a physical environment.

Music characterized by acoustic instruments, live performance qualities, and traditional styles.


Rhythmic Foundation

Clear and often prominent percussion providing a strong beat.

Energetic Tempo

Relatively fast pace contributing to a high-energy feel.

Melodic/Harmonic Content

Presence of instruments or vocals providing melody and harmony.

Music featuring a strong, propulsive rhythmic base with accompanying melodic and harmonic elements, generally at an energetic tempo.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built on looping rhythmic patterns.

Electronic dance music characterized by four-on-the-floor rhythm and synth-based instrumentation.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor or similar rhythmic foundation.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often central bass part providing harmonic and rhythmic drive.

Repetitive Structure

Focus on looping rhythmic and melodic patterns common in dance music.

Electronic production, driving rhythms, prominent basslines, repetitive structures.


Lead Melody/Vocal

A prominent melodic line is played by an instrument or sung by a vocalist.

Defining Riff/Pattern

A strong, memorable riff or distinctive rhythmic/percussive pattern forms the primary focus.

Presence of a distinct, prominent musical element carrying the main musical idea.


Acoustic Focus

Emphasis on acoustic instruments like guitar or strings.

Electric Guitar Focus

Emphasis on distorted electric guitar riffs.

Electronic/Ambient Focus

Emphasis on synth pads, electronic sounds, or atmospheric textures.

Singular Sonic Element

Each piece centers around and highlights a specific, distinct instrumental voice or texture.

Collection highlights distinct primary instrumental voices and sonic textures.


Sustained Tones

Musical elements characterized by long durations or held notes.

Evolving Textures

Sound qualities that change dynamically over time through modulation, filtering, or volume swells.

Atmospheric Sound Design

Focus on creating immersive or ambient sonic environments.

Synth Pads

Electronic sounds featuring sustained, often layered, tones.

Musical textures built upon sustained, often evolving, sounds creating an ambient atmosphere.


Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

Guitar playing technique focusing on plucking individual strings with fingers, often creating melodic or harmonic patterns.

Sustained Ambient Pads

Long, evolving synth or organ sounds creating atmospheric background textures.

Absence of Percussion

Lack of drums or other percussive instruments providing a rhythmic foundation.

Calm/Meditative Mood

Overall emotional tone characterized by tranquility, introspection, or peacefulness.

Music characterized by sustained textures and melodic/harmonic focus, lacking prominent rhythm or percussion, creating a calm, atmospheric quality.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synth Basslines

Prominent bass frequencies generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythms

Drum machine patterns and synthesized percussion, often driving.

Synthesizer Leads/Pads

Use of synths for melodies, arpeggios, or atmospheric textures.

House/Techno Style

Musical characteristics aligned with house and techno genres, including tempo and rhythmic feel.

Electronic instrumentation, synth bass, electronic drums, synth melodies, house and techno influences.


Instrumental Focus

Music where instruments provide the primary melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic content.

Varied Instrumentation

Utilizes a wide range of instrument types, including electronic, acoustic, and electric.

Absence of Prominent Vocals

Musical pieces that do not feature a dominant singing or rapping performance.

Music composed and performed using instruments, without prominent lead vocals.


Balkan/Eastern European Instrumentation

Use of characteristic folk instruments like bagpipes, zurna, fiddle, and brass in a regional style.

Driving Folk Rhythms

Energetic and often complex rhythmic patterns typical of Balkan and Eastern European folk music, often with percussion.

Distinct Reed Timbre

The prominent, often piercing sound of double-reed instruments (like zurna) and bagpipes.

Musical style characterized by specific regional instruments, driving rhythms, and distinctive timbres.


Cinematic Underscore

Music designed to accompany visual media, often atmospheric and emotional.

Orchestral/Synth Pads

Use of sustained, atmospheric sounds from orchestral instruments or synthesizers.

Dramatic/Emotional Tone

Music intended to evoke specific strong emotions or build tension.

Varied Instrumentation

Mix of orchestral, electronic, and acoustic elements used to create the mood.

Music designed for visual media, characterized by atmospheric pads, orchestral/synth elements, and dramatic or emotional tone.


Electronic Sound Sources

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

Synthesized Textures

Emphasis on pads, evolving timbres, and non-acoustic sounds.

Rhythmic Electronic Pulse

Presence of electronic beats or rhythmic patterns.

Electronic production techniques, synthesized textures, rhythmic pulse.


Clear Sonic Presentation

Audio exhibits high clarity with minimal noise or processing artifacts that obscure the fundamental sound source.

High clarity audio with minimal noise or obscuring processing.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and patterns.

Synthesizer Use

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

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built around looping or repeating rhythmic patterns and grooves.

Electronic Dance Music Style

Overall musical style aligns with electronic dance music genres.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Primary focus on rhythm and groove as the main musical element.

Electronic instrumentation, synthesized sounds, repetitive rhythmic patterns, focus on groove, characteristic of dance music styles.


Indian Traditional Timbres

Distinct timbres of traditional Indian instruments (e.g., tabla, melodic) with sustained elements.

Shehnai Timbre

Unique reedy, sustained timbre of the shehnai.

Ambient/Drone Textures

Sustained, evolving electronic timbres creating atmosphere.

Distorted Guitar Timbre

Aggressive, sustained timbre of distorted electric guitar.

Gong Resonance

Highly resonant, sustained metallic timbre of a gong.

Electronic Beat Timbres

Distinct electronic drum and bass timbres, often with sustained basslines.

Prominent use of sounds with distinct, often sustained or resonant timbres.


Sustained Synth Pad

Synthetic sound characterized by long, held notes, often with a resonant, slightly metallic or reedy timbre, providing background texture.

Use of a sustained synthetic pad sound with a resonant, slightly metallic or reedy timbre.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or strummed.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals are consistently performed by a male singer.

Folk/Indie Genre

Overall musical style aligns with folk or indie acoustic music.

Introspective Mood

Music often conveys a calm, melancholic, or introspective feeling.

Acoustic-focused folk/indie music featuring male vocals and an introspective mood.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured

Fingerpicking

Common playing technique on acoustic guitar

Acoustic Strumming

Rhythmic chord playing on acoustic guitar

Music centered around acoustic guitar performance


Hand Drum Percussion

Rhythmic patterns featuring hand drums, shakers, and metallic percussion.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer textures creating an ambient atmosphere.

Alternating rhythmic percussion and sustained atmospheric pads


Sustained Pads

Use of long, sustained harmonic textures, often synthesized or orchestral.

Atmospheric Textures

Creation of spacious and ambient soundscapes through evolving timbres.

Synthesized Harmony

Harmonic content primarily provided by synthesizers creating pads or drones.

Melancholic Mood

Underlying emotional tone often conveying sadness, introspection, or calm.

Sustained, atmospheric harmonic textures, often synthesized, creating mood.


Rapid Drumming

High tempo and fast-paced drum patterns.

Complex Percussion

Intricate and detailed rhythmic structures within the percussion.

Breakbeat Style

Syncopated and often fragmented drum rhythms characteristic of breakbeat music.

High Energy Percussion

Percussion driving an intense and energetic feel.

Fast, intricate, breakbeat-style drumming.


Prominent Bassline

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

Electric Bass

The bass sound originates from an electric bass guitar.

Groovy Bass Rhythms

Basslines often feature rhythmic patterns with a strong sense of groove or funk.

Music characterized by a prominent, often groovy electric bassline.


Brass Instrumentation

Musical textures include brass instruments or brass-like timbres.

Prominent Brass Role

Brass elements frequently hold central melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic importance.

Consistent and often central inclusion of brass instrumentation across varied musical styles.


Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar as a primary instrument.

Distortion

Use of distortion effect on electric guitars.

Rock/Metal Genre

Overall musical style aligns with rock and metal subgenres.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive, driving guitar patterns forming the basis of the music.

Energetic Drumming

Prominent, often heavy, drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Music characterized by prominent, often distorted, electric guitars and energetic drumming, typical of rock and metal genres.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Atmospheric Music

Focus on creating a mood or atmosphere, often with sustained sounds and less emphasis on strong rhythm.

Melodic Synthesis

Melodic lines played by synthesizers or electronically generated sounds.

Electronic instrumentation, atmospheric textures, synthesizer pads, melodic elements, ambient mood.


Prominent Brass Section

Lead melodic and rhythmic lines played by trumpets and trombones.

Latin Rhythms

Driving, syncopated percussion and bass patterns characteristic of Latin music.

Salsa/Mambo Style

Overall musical style featuring prominent brass, Latin rhythms, and energetic feel.

Piano Montuno

Repeating rhythmic and melodic piano pattern common in Latin music.

Music characterized by prominent brass sections, driving Latin rhythms, and an energetic feel.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Prominent Synthesizers

Heavy reliance on synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, pads, and basslines.

Electronic Dance Music Elements

Inclusion of driving beats and rhythmic structures common in dance music genres like trance and house.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer pads to create mood and atmosphere.

Music produced electronically with a strong emphasis on synthesizers, ranging from atmospheric textures to driving dance rhythms.


Accordion/Bandoneon Sound

Distinct reedy, bellows-driven instrument timbre.

Expressive Melodies

Highly emotional, often melancholic or nostalgic melodic lines.

Folk/Traditional Music Feel

Overall style evokes folk or traditional music genres.

Music characterized by expressive, often melancholic melodies played on accordion or similar reedy instruments, evoking a folk or traditional style.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Bass

Basslines created using synthesizers, often driving and repetitive.

Electronic Drums

Rhythms provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Synth Melodies/Pads

Melodic or atmospheric elements created using synthesizers.

Electronic music featuring synth bass and electronic beats.


High Tempo

Music played at a very fast speed, typically exceeding 160 BPM.

Electronic Drums

Rhythm section produced using drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Distorted Bass/Synth

Low-frequency sounds or synthesized textures processed with distortion effects.

Breakbeats

Complex, often fragmented or edited drum patterns derived from classic breakbeats.

Fast electronic music featuring complex breakbeats and distorted bass/synth sounds.


Piano

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

Strings/Pads

Presence of orchestral or synthesized strings and sustained pads providing atmospheric harmony.

Ambient/Cinematic Atmosphere

Overall calm, spacious, and atmospheric quality suitable for background or film scores.

Melancholic/Reflective Tone

Harmonic and melodic content often evokes a sense of sadness, introspection, or contemplation.

Slow to Moderate Tempo

Pace is generally unhurried, contributing to the calm mood.

Calm, reflective, ambient atmosphere featuring piano, strings, and pads.


Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Electronically produced music for dancing, repetitive rhythms, synthesized sounds.

Driving Beat

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

Prominent Synthesizers

Extensive use of synthesizers for bass, melody, pads, rhythm.

Dance Tempo

Consistent tempo range suitable for dancing.

Electronic dance music with driving beat and synthesizers.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synth Bass

Prominent synthesized bassline.

Synthesizers

Primary instruments for melodies, pads, and textures.

Four-on-the-floor Kick

Kick drum consistently hitting on every beat.

Uptempo

Relatively fast pace suitable for dancing.

Uptempo electronic music featuring synthesizers, electronic drums, and a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern.


Sustained Tones

Long, held pitches or chords.

Drone Texture

Static or slowly evolving musical texture from sustained sounds.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Music creating mood or environment via sustained sounds and minimal rhythm.

Sustained tones creating static or slowly evolving atmospheric texture.


Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal performance is consistently by a male singer.

Guitar Focus

Guitar, either acoustic or electric, plays a central role in melody, harmony, or rhythm.

Standard Band Instrumentation

Music is built around a core setup of drums, bass, guitar, and vocals.

Pop/Rock Genre Elements

Musical style incorporates common characteristics of Pop and Rock genres, including melodic structure and harmonic progressions.

Music featuring male lead vocals and prominent guitar within a pop/rock framework using standard band instrumentation.


Rhythmic Layer

Presence of drums, percussion, or other elements providing a consistent beat and rhythm.

Bass Layer

Presence of a low-frequency instrument or synth providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Harmonic Layer

Presence of instruments or synths playing chords or harmonic textures.

Melodic Layer

Presence of a prominent vocal or instrumental melody line.

Multiple distinct musical parts combined to form a complete texture.


Piano Arpeggios

Broken chords played on piano.

Synth Arpeggios/Sequences

Rapid sequential notes played by synthesizer.

Arpeggiated Figures

Melodic or harmonic patterns based on broken chords or scales across instruments.

Extensive use of broken chords or sequential notes played rapidly across instruments.


Underscore

Music intended to accompany visual media or provide atmosphere.

Mood-Evoking

Music designed to create a specific emotional atmosphere.

Production for Media

Audio characteristics suitable for integration into multimedia projects.

Music produced for licensing and use as background or underscore, featuring diverse genres and moods suitable for media integration.


Organ Timbre

Prominent use of organ or organ-like synthesized sounds.

Sustained Harmonies

Frequent use of sustained chords and long notes.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Overall emotional tone is often somber, dramatic, or melancholic.

Electronic Organ

Inclusion of synthesized or electronic organ sounds alongside acoustic-like timbres.

Music prominently featuring organ or synthesized organ sounds, characterized by sustained harmonies and a generally melancholic or dramatic mood.


Distorted Guitar

Use of electric guitar with distortion effects.

Driving Drum Beat

Clear, propulsive drum patterns.

High Energy

Music with fast tempos and/or loud dynamics.

Musical characteristics common in rock and metal genres.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sounds heavily processed with distortion effects.

Heavy Drumming

Fast-paced and powerful drum performance.

Acoustic or Amplified Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily created using instruments that produce sound through physical vibration, whether acoustic or amplified.


Low-Frequency Foundation

Presence of a prominent bass instrument (electric bass, synth bass, string bass) or sustained low-frequency drone providing harmonic and/or rhythmic support.

Rhythmic Pulsation

Inclusion of drums or percussive elements establishing a discernible beat or groove in most clips.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesizers for basslines, pads, or melodic elements in a significant number of clips.

Consistent presence of a strong low-frequency element, typically a bassline or drone, forming the musical base.


Pitched Music

Music based on organized pitches forming melodies and harmonies.

Reverberation

Spatial effect adding depth or space through reflected sound.

Stereo Imaging

Audio presentation utilizing left and right channels for spatial placement.

Balanced Mix

Audio production resulting in a relatively even distribution of frequencies.

Diverse music styles featuring pitched content and common audio production techniques like spatial effects and stereo imaging.


Prominent Bassline

Bass instrument (synth or electric) is a central, driving element.

Steady Rhythm Section

Consistent drum beat and bass provide a solid rhythmic foundation.

Music centered around a strong, prominent rhythm section, especially the bass.


Sustained Pads

Long, held notes or chords creating a harmonic and atmospheric layer.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a mood or environment through sound.

Synthesizer Pads

Pads primarily generated by synthesizers.

String/Vocal Pads

Pads created using string instruments or vocal/choral sounds.

Use of sustained, evolving harmonic textures to create mood and atmosphere.


Upbeat Tempo

Fast musical pace.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on percussive and rhythmic elements.

Music characterized by fast tempo and strong, propulsive rhythm.


Rhythmic Drive

Music propelled by a strong, often repetitive, rhythmic pulse or pattern.

Rhythmic Texture

Use of rhythmic sounds as textural or percussive elements.

Diverse Rhythmic Styles

Presence of a wide range of rhythmic approaches and patterns.

Music fundamentally structured and propelled by diverse rhythmic elements and patterns.


Lead Vocals

Presence of a prominent lead vocal performance.

Rhythm Section

Includes drums or drum machine and bass or synth bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Melodic/Harmonic Layer

Features guitars (acoustic/electric) or synthesizers providing melodic and harmonic content.

Popular Music Arrangement

Typical instrumentation and structure found in Pop, Rock, or Electronic Pop genres.

Typical song arrangement featuring lead vocals over drums, bass/synth bass, and melodic/harmonic instrumentation.


Distorted Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effect.

Rock Drums

Drum kit playing rock-style beats and fills.

Bass Guitar

Bass guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Guitar Riffs

Repeating melodic or rhythmic patterns played on guitar.

Energetic Tempo

Music generally played at a moderate to fast pace.

Music characterized by electric guitars, rock drums, and bass, often featuring distortion, riffs, and energetic tempos.


Acoustic Brass Instruments

Presence of actual trumpet, trombone, tuba, or similar brass instruments.

Synthesized Brass Timbre

Electronic sounds mimicking or having a timbral quality similar to brass instruments, often with filter effects.

Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or evolving textures, often atmospheric or pad-like.

Rhythmic Brass Patterns

Brass instruments playing distinct rhythmic figures, often in an ensemble context.

Focus on the distinctive sound and character of brass instruments, encompassing both acoustic performances and electronic sounds that emulate or share similar timbral qualities.


Vocal Percussion

Human voice creating percussive sounds and rhythms.

Rhythmic Vocalization

Voice or vocal sounds used as primary rhythmic elements.

Processed Voice

Voice altered through audio effects or manipulation.

Voice Dominance

Human voice is the central and most prominent sound element.

Human voice is the main sound source, often used rhythmically or percussively, and sometimes processed.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary instruments for melodies, harmonies, basslines, and textures.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Presence of consistent, often four-on-the-floor, electronic drum machine beats in rhythmic sections.

Ambient Synth Pads

Use of sustained, atmospheric synthesizer pads creating spacious or drone-like textures.

Alternating Moods

Alternation between energetic, rhythmic sections and calm, atmospheric sections.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizers, alternating between driving rhythmic sections and ambient atmospheric passages.


Atmospheric Textures

Sustained, layered sounds creating an ambient or spacious background.

Synth Pad Layering

Use of synthetic pads for harmonic and atmospheric support.

Production style featuring sustained, layered textures for ambient feel.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat in 4/4 time.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns or loops.

Moderate to Fast Tempo

Consistent speed ranging from moderate to relatively fast.

Electronic music featuring synthesized basslines, four-on-the-floor rhythms, and repetitive structures at moderate to fast tempos.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary string instrument providing accompaniment.

Male Vocals

Lead vocal performance by a male singer.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter

Genre characterized by acoustic instrumentation and focus on lyrical content.

Music featuring acoustic guitar accompaniment and male lead vocals


Synthesized Instrumentation

Music primarily created using synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and basslines.

Driving Rhythm

Repetitive, propulsive rhythmic patterns, often featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Dance Music Tempo

Consistent tempo suitable for dancing, typically in the moderate to fast range.

Electronic music genre characterized by synthesized sounds, repetitive rhythms, and danceable tempos.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Use

Extensive use of synthesizers for various musical roles including pads, leads, and bass.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synth Bass

Prominent use of synthesized bass sounds.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Presence of strong, often repetitive electronic beats.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained synth textures to create mood.

Electronic music production utilizing synthesizers, electronic drums, and prominent synth bass.


Synth Basslines

Prominent, often repetitive basslines created using synthesizers.

Sustained Low Pads

Atmospheric, long-held synthesizer sounds in the low frequency range.

Acoustic/Electric Bass

Basslines played by acoustic or electric bass instruments.

Consistent emphasis on low frequencies, providing harmonic and rhythmic grounding through various instrumentation.


Driving Electronic Rhythms

Features steady, often four-on-the-floor or syncopated electronic drum patterns and basslines.

Balkan Folk Rhythms

Features distinct, often asymmetrical or syncopated rhythmic patterns played on acoustic instruments, typical of Balkan dance music.

Prominent Melodic/Bass Hooks

Features clear, memorable, and often repetitive melodic lines or bass figures that form the core musical idea.

Music characterized by strong, propulsive rhythms and prominent, often repetitive, melodic or bass figures.


Acoustic String Instruments

Prominent use of acoustic guitars, mandolins, or similar plucked/strummed string instruments.

Plucked/Strummed Technique

Primary playing technique involves plucking or strumming strings.

Folk/Traditional Influence

Musical styles often evoke folk or traditional genres from various cultures.

Music centered around string instruments, predominantly acoustic, often with folk/traditional characteristics.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Drums

Use of electronic drum sounds and rhythmic patterns, often a driving beat.

Upbeat Tempo

Music generally features a fast, energetic tempo.

Electronic Dance Music

Majority of the music aligns with characteristics of electronic dance music genres.

Music primarily created using electronic synthesizers.


Accordion

Primary melodic instrument, characterized by its distinct reed sound and bellows articulation.

Folk Music Style

Musical language consistent with traditional or folk genres, often featuring expressive melodies and clear structures.

Lively Tempo

Music generally performed at moderate to fast tempos, suggesting suitability for dancing or energetic listening.

Accordion as primary melodic instrument in folk/traditional style.


Acoustic Singer-Songwriter

Music featuring acoustic guitar and clear male vocals, often with a melancholic or introspective mood.

Electronic Breakbeat/Hip-Hop

Music featuring programmed electronic beats (often breakbeats), synthesized sounds, and effects like distortion and scratching.

Prominent Rhythm

Music characterized by a strong and discernible rhythmic foundation.

Set features a juxtaposition of acoustic singer-songwriter and electronic breakbeat styles, unified by a strong rhythmic focus.


Instrumental Music

Music featuring musical instruments (acoustic, electric, or electronic).

Pitched Musical Content

Presence of melody and/or harmony using pitched sounds.

Rhythmic Structure

Presence of organized rhythmic patterns or pulse.

Studio Recorded Production

Audio exhibits characteristics of being recorded and produced in a studio environment.

Musical compositions featuring instrumental and/or vocal performances, recorded and produced.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar playing riffs.

Heavy Drumming

Driving, powerful drum patterns, often featuring double bass pedal.

Electric Bass

Underlying electric bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Musical style characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, and bass.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music primarily created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping or repeating rhythmic patterns, often with a driving beat.

Synthesizer Sounds

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for melodic, harmonic, or textural elements.

Drum Machine Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation built upon programmed electronic drum sounds.

Electronic Dance Music Style

Musical style exhibiting characteristics common in electronic dance music genres.

Use of electronic instruments, drum machines, and repetitive rhythms characteristic of electronic dance music.


Prominent String Instrumentation

Music heavily featuring various string instruments.

Traditional Plucked Strings

Presence of plucked string instruments resembling Oud or Qanun.

Traditional Bowed Strings

Presence of bowed string instruments like violin or fiddle in a folk style.

Middle Eastern/Balkan Musical Style

Melodic and harmonic characteristics associated with traditional music from these regions.

Melody-Focused Strings

String instruments often carrying the primary melodic line.

Music characterized by the dominant use of traditional string instruments, often plucked or bowed, in a style reminiscent of Middle Eastern or Balkan folk traditions, frequently carrying the main melody.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Strong focus on groove and rhythmic patterns.

Synthesizer Elements

Inclusion of synthesized sounds for melody, harmony, or texture.

Music built upon prominent electronic drum programming and rhythmic patterns.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Guitar Riffs and Melodies

Distinctive melodic or rhythmic phrases played on electric guitar.

Sustained Guitar Sounds

Long, held notes or textures created with electric guitar and effects.

Music featuring prominent distorted electric guitar sounds in various forms.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthesized tones forming a continuous harmonic or textural layer.

Ambient/Atmospheric Music

Focus on creating mood and atmosphere through texture and sustained sounds, often with minimal or subtle rhythm.

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Music featuring sustained electronic textures, predominantly synth pads, creating an atmospheric or ambient soundscape.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed or sequenced drum and percussion patterns characteristic of electronic music genres.

Synthesized Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodic lines, basslines, pads, and atmospheric effects.

Music created primarily with electronic instruments and production techniques, encompassing various subgenres.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Heavy Bassline

Prominent, often distorted or sub-frequency focused bass element.

Synthesized Timbre

Primary use of electronically generated sounds.

Rhythmic Foundation

Strong emphasis on electronic drum patterns and rhythmic drive.

Electronic music characterized by prominent, heavy, synthesized basslines and strong rhythmic elements.


Pitched Sounds

Music contains instruments or sounds with discernible pitch.

Harmonic Content

Pitched sounds are organized into chords or implied harmonic structures.

Tonal Framework

Music adheres to a system of keys, scales, and chord relationships.

Music based on organized pitch, harmony, and tonal/modal relationships.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or electronic drum sounds for rhythm.

Synthesizer Use

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

Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

Consistent kick drum pattern on every beat, creating a driving pulse.

Synthesized Bassline

Bass parts primarily created using synthesizers.

Electronic Dance Music Elements

Musical characteristics common in various Electronic Dance Music subgenres.

Electronic instrumentation, synthesized sounds, driving electronic rhythms, four-on-the-floor kick patterns, characteristic of EDM.


Operatic Sustained Vocals

Long, held vocal notes in an operatic style.

Sustained Orchestral Tones

Held notes or textures from orchestral instruments (strings, brass, woodwinds).

Electronic Sustained Elements

Held synth pads, basslines, or drone-like sounds in electronic music.

Presence of sustained musical elements including vocals, orchestral instruments, and electronic textures.


Synthesized Sounds

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns generated by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Driving Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic foundation.

Prominent Bassline

Emphasis on synthesized or processed bass frequencies.

Electronic music production, synthesized instrumentation, electronic rhythms, driving beat.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Synthesizers

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

Synth Bass

Bass lines primarily played on synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, often repetitive and propulsive beat.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer chords or atmospheric textures.

Music characterized by the dominant use of electronic drums and synthesizers, often featuring a driving rhythmic foundation and synth bass.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often leading the melody or rhythm.

Guitar Distortion

Electric guitar sound frequently processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Rock Drums

Driving drum patterns typical of rock music, featuring strong kick and snare.

Rock Music Genre

Overall musical style aligns with the rock genre.

Music characterized by electric guitar, often distorted, with driving rock drumming.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

Use of synthesized sounds for melodies, basslines, and pads.

Programmed Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or programmed electronic drums.

Repetitive Rhythms

Recurring rhythmic patterns forming a consistent groove.

Dance Music Influence

Tempo and rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Electronic instrumentation, programmed drums, repetitive rhythmic patterns, synthesized sounds, dance music characteristics.


DJ Scratching

Sounds produced by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Driving Electronic Beat

Repetitive, strong rhythmic patterns typical of house, techno, or similar electronic genres.

Atmospheric Electronic Pads

Sustained, evolving synthetic textures creating a mood or soundscape.

Heavy Guitar Riffs

Distorted electric guitar patterns characteristic of rock or metal music.

Large Resonant Bells

Deep, sustained bell sounds, possibly from church bells or similar large percussion.

Varied Electronic Styles

Diverse electronic subgenres like house, techno, breakbeat, and ambient.

Collection of sounds and styles common in DJing and electronic music production, featuring diverse electronic subgenres, scratching, and heavier elements.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or synthesized drum patterns providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Bass

Basslines created using synthesizers, often prominent and driving.

Synthesizers

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and other musical elements.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping patterns and phrases.

Music produced electronically, characterized by synthesized sounds, electronic drums, and repetitive structures.


Prominent Melody

A clear, leading melodic line is a central element.

Structured Composition

Music exhibits conventional form and arrangement.

Vocal or Lead Instrument Focus

Melody is typically carried by a lead vocalist or primary instrument.

Music centered around a clear, leading melodic line within a structured composition.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, often prominent.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Guitar playing technique focusing on individual notes or small groups of notes.

Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone is reflective or melancholic.

Melody Focused

Emphasis on clear melodic lines.

Slow to Medium Tempo

Pace is generally unhurried.

Acoustic guitar-driven music, often fingerpicked, conveying an introspective mood through melody and harmony at a slow to medium tempo.


Acoustic Strings

Prominent use of bowed string instruments (violins, cellos, etc.).

Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a sad, introspective, or emotional atmosphere.

Classical/Cinematic Style

Musical style reminiscent of classical music or film scores.

Absence of Electronic Elements

Lack of synthesizers, drum machines, or electronic effects.

Music characterized by acoustic string instrumentation and a melancholic or cinematic mood.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic sound production by manipulating records on turntables.

Turntablism

Musical performance using turntables as instruments.

Sample Manipulation

Use of pre-recorded audio as source for musical performance.

Musical performance technique using turntables to manipulate audio, primarily via scratching.


Electronic Alarm Sound

Distinctive, high-pitched, repetitive electronic sound effect resembling an alarm or siren.

Distinctive, repetitive electronic sound effect resembling an alarm or siren.


Acoustic Wind Instruments

Prominent use of acoustic wind instruments such as flutes and clarinets.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, often lyrical melodic lines carried by instruments.

Calm/Introspective Mood

Overall atmosphere is generally calm, serene, or introspective.

Prominent acoustic wind instruments playing melodic lines, contributing to a calm or introspective mood.


Woodwind Instruments

Prominent use of instruments like clarinet, saxophone, or flute.

Brass Instruments

Inclusion of brass instruments, potentially low brass.

Bagpipes

Distinct sound of bagpipes.

Harmonica

Presence of harmonica.

Music featuring a variety of wind instruments.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Atmospheric Sound

Music characterized by spacious, ambient textures and often slower tempos.

Tempo Dynamics

Significant shifts or contrast between slow and faster rhythmic sections.

Electronic music production utilizing synthesizers for atmospheric pads and rhythmic sections with tempo variation.


Bowed String Timbre

Characteristic sound of instruments played with a bow, such as violin, viola, or cello.

String Vibrato

Consistent application of pitch modulation (vibrato) to the bowed string sound.

Melodic String Focus

Bowed string instruments frequently carrying the primary melodic material.

Pervasive bowed string instrument timbre with prominent vibrato, often playing melodic lines.


Acoustic Guitar Arpeggios

Fingerpicked acoustic guitar playing arpeggiated chord patterns.

Melancholic/Romantic Mood

Emotional tone characterized by sadness, longing, or romantic sentiment.

Latin/Spanish Acoustic Style

Acoustic guitar playing style reminiscent of Latin or Spanish music.

Acoustic guitar arpeggios conveying melancholic or romantic mood, often with Latin influence.


Driving Rhythm

A consistent, propulsive rhythmic pulse providing forward momentum.

Prominent Bassline

A distinct and often repetitive bass part providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Electronic Rhythmic Elements

Use of electronic drums, drum machines, or synthesized percussion for the primary beat.

Vocal Performance

Presence of sung or spoken vocals.

Music characterized by a strong, propulsive rhythmic base, frequently incorporating electronic drums and a distinct bassline.


Melancholic Mood

Dominant sad, reflective, or introspective emotional atmosphere.

Minor Harmony

Predominantly based on minor keys or somber harmonic progressions.

Moderate Tempo

Tempos are generally slow to mid-range.

Pervasive sad or reflective emotional tone conveyed through minor harmony and moderate tempos.


Sustained Synth Pad

Long, evolving synthetic sound providing harmonic or textural background.

Drone Texture

Continuous or slowly changing sound element.

Atmospheric Texture

Sound design creating a sense of space or mood.

Sustained synthetic textures creating atmospheric background.


Electronic Rhythmic

Driving beat, prominent synth bass, repetitive structure, dance-oriented feel.

Piano Atmospheric

Focus on piano, melancholic melody and harmony, slower tempo, reflective mood.

Ambient Textures

Sustained synth pads, evolving soundscapes, atmospheric quality, minimal rhythm or melody.

Juxtaposition of distinct musical styles including electronic rhythmic, piano atmospheric, and ambient textures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound characterized by heavy distortion or overdrive.

Prominent Guitar Role

Electric guitar plays a leading melodic or rhythmic role, often featuring riffs.

Prominent electric guitar sound with distortion


Orchestral/Large Ensemble

Performance by a large group of diverse instruments such as strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Acoustic Group

Performance by a small group of acoustic instruments, potentially with vocals.

Layered Textural Elements

Composition using multiple simultaneous sustained or evolving sonic layers.

Music featuring concurrent contributions from multiple distinct sound sources.


Prominent Melody

A distinct, leading melodic line is present and central to the music.

Music characterized by a clear, leading melodic line.


Drum Machine Rhythms

Programmed, often repetitive drum patterns providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesized Textures

Use of electronic synthesizer sounds for rhythmic elements, basslines, and melodic phrases.

Repetitive Structures

Music built on looping or repeating rhythmic and melodic phrases, creating a driving feel.

Dance Music Feel

Overall energy, tempo, and rhythmic drive suitable for electronic dance music contexts.

Driving, repetitive rhythms using drum machines and synthesizers, characteristic of electronic dance music.


Sustained Low Tones

Presence of sustained, low-frequency sounds creating a drone or atmospheric texture.

Recurring presence of sustained, low-frequency tones creating atmospheric or drone-like textures.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass frequencies generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Electronic Dance Music

Genre characterized by electronic production, driving rhythms, and repetitive structures.

Electronic dance music with driving rhythms and synthesized bass.


Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic pulse.

Prominent Hi-Hats

Hi-hat cymbal is a key, often loud, rhythmic element.

Repetitive Percussion Pattern

Drum and percussion patterns repeat consistently throughout sections.

Electronic Percussion

Percussion sounds often synthesized or sampled.

Upbeat Tempo

Tempo is generally fast to moderate.

Propulsive rhythmic foundation featuring repetitive patterns and prominent hi-hats.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Prominent use of fingerpicking technique on guitar.

Mellow Mood

Overall calm, introspective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Musical style consistent with acoustic folk or mellow acoustic pop.

Acoustic guitar focus, often fingerpicked, creating a mellow, introspective folk/acoustic style.


Sustained Synth Pads

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

Ambient Texture

Creation of a spacious, immersive, and often ethereal sonic environment.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence of a strong percussive beat or driving rhythmic pattern.

Music featuring sustained synthesizer textures creating an ambient, non-rhythmic soundscape.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary melodic and rhythmic instrument.

Rhythmic String Patterns

Guitar playing features distinct, often complex, rhythmic strumming or fingerpicking patterns providing the main drive.

Acoustic String Ensemble

Music is centered around acoustic string instruments, sometimes with layered parts.

Music primarily featuring acoustic string instruments, especially guitar, with emphasis on rhythmic playing techniques.


Synthesizer Sounds

Use of synthesized tones for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Electronic Drumming

Programmed rhythmic patterns using drum machine or synthesized drum sounds.

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, often consistent rhythmic pulse and patterns.

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and programmed rhythmic patterns typical of electronic music production.


Rhythmic Repetition

Recurring rhythmic patterns, often forming a groove or beat.

Musical Phrase Repetition

Recurring melodic, harmonic, or textural phrases.

Music built upon recurring rhythmic and melodic/textural patterns.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or sampled, providing the primary rhythmic drive.

Synthesizers

Electronic instruments used for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements (basslines, pads, leads).

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments, sequencers, and digital audio workstations.

Music characterized by electronic drums and synthesizers providing rhythmic and harmonic structure.


Traditional Folk Music

Music rooted in folk traditions, often with acoustic instrumentation.

Prominent Wind Melodies

Melodic lines played by wind instruments like clarinet, saxophone, or accordion.

Ornamented Vocals

Vocal performances featuring vibrato, melisma, and other decorative techniques.

Balkan/Eastern European Influence

Musical style characteristic of the Balkan or Eastern European regions.

Traditional folk music featuring prominent wind instruments and ornamented vocals, with a Balkan/Eastern European character.


Rhythmic Pulse

Music features a consistent underlying rhythmic pulse or beat.

Music built upon a discernible rhythmic pulse.


Siren/Horn Sound

Distinctive sound effect resembling a siren or air horn.

Pitch Sweep

Musical element featuring a prominent upward and downward pitch movement.

Recurring use of a specific siren or horn-like sound with pitch modulation.


Acoustic Guitar

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Acoustic Strumming

Rhythmic strumming patterns played on acoustic guitar.

Acoustic Fingerpicking

Intricate plucked patterns played on acoustic guitar.

Folk/Indie Sound

Overall musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation and often associated with folk or indie genres.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar playing, often with folk or indie characteristics.


Acoustic Drumming

Rhythms played on a standard acoustic drum kit.

Metal Percussion

Sounds from metallic percussion instruments like cowbells or shakers.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Strong focus on rhythmic patterns and textures.

Percussion Variety

Inclusion of diverse percussion sounds and techniques.

Central role of percussion, featuring acoustic drums, metal percussion, and other rhythmic elements in varied forms.


Electronic Dance Music

Features driving electronic beats, synth basslines, and repetitive synth melodies or samples.

Acoustic Guitar Focus

Features prominent acoustic guitar, often with melodic or rhythmic patterns, sometimes accompanied by vocals.

Alternation between distinct electronic dance music and acoustic guitar focused styles.


Acoustic Instrument Sounds

Sounds produced by instruments that generate sound through physical means (vibration of strings, air columns, membranes, etc.).

Physical Articulation

Sounds resulting from the physical interaction with the instrument (e.g., plucking strings, striking keys, blowing air, hitting drums).

Timbral Diversity

A wide range of distinct instrument timbres characteristic of acoustic sound sources.

Music where the fundamental sound originates from acoustic vibrations (instruments, voice).


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic patterns.

Synth Pads

Sustained harmonic textures created by synthesizers.

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizers and driving rhythms.


Acoustic Plucked Strings

Primary instrumentation features acoustic guitars or similar plucked string instruments.

Fingerpicking and Gentle Strumming

Playing techniques predominantly involve fingerpicking or soft, rhythmic strumming.

Mellow and Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone is consistently calm, relaxed, or thoughtful.

Acoustic Production Focus

Emphasis on the natural sound of acoustic instruments with minimal electronic elements.

Music centered around acoustic plucked string instruments, utilizing fingerpicking or gentle strumming techniques, conveying a mellow and often introspective mood.


Percussion Instruments

Use of various percussion instruments including drums, shakers, and hand percussion.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on distinct and repeating rhythmic patterns.

Music centered around percussion instruments and rhythmic patterns


Instrumental Focus

Music is primarily or entirely instrumental.

Prominent Musical Pattern

Each piece features a distinct, often repeating, melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic phrase (riff, melody, arpeggio).

Pattern-Based Structure

Musical ideas are built around the repetition or variation of short patterns.

Distinct, often repeating, instrumental musical patterns (riffs, melodies, arpeggios) are the primary focus.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, often evolving, synth textures used for atmosphere and harmony.

Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often driving, rhythmic patterns created electronically.

Electronic Production Aesthetic

Overall sound and production style characteristic of electronic music genres.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and atmospheric textures.


Plucked String Instruments

Musical sounds produced by plucking or picking strings.

Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic and/or electric guitar.

Bass Guitar

Use of bass guitar providing rhythmic foundation.

Fingerpicking

Technique of plucking individual strings with fingers, especially on acoustic guitar.

Music characterized by the use of plucked string instruments like guitar and bass.


Steady or Driving Beat

Music features a consistent rhythmic pulse provided by drums or drum machine.

Prominent Bass Element

A clearly audible bassline or low-frequency element providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Rhythm Section Emphasis

The drums/rhythm machine and bass are key components driving the music.

Music where the rhythmic foundation, provided by drums/rhythm machine and bass, is a central and prominent element.


Acoustic/Orchestral Strings

Features sounds from traditional string instruments like violins, cellos, guitars, or mandolins.

Synthesized String Timbres

Features synthesizer sounds designed to emulate the timbre of string instruments, such as pads or leads.

Prominent presence of sounds resembling string instruments, achieved through acoustic, orchestral, or synthesized means.


Electronic Production

Creation using synthesizers, drum machines, electronic processing.

Rhythmic Foundation

Emphasis on beats, loops, percussive patterns.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesized sounds and pads.

Electronic music production, often rhythmic and featuring synthesized textures.


Synthesizers

Primary use of electronic synthesizers for musical elements.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds or drum machines.

Retro Electronic Aesthetic

Timbre and style reminiscent of older electronic music or video game soundtracks.

Electronic instrumentation, synthesizers, electronic drums, retro/chiptune aesthetic


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or strummed.

Acoustic Percussion

Percussion sounds like live drums or acoustic hand percussion.

Instrumental Focus

Music is primarily instrumental with little to no prominent vocals.

Folk/Acoustic Genre

Overall musical style leans towards folk, acoustic, or singer-songwriter genres.

Music featuring acoustic instruments, primarily guitar and live percussion, with a focus on instrumental performance and a folk/acoustic feel.


Acoustic Piano

Acoustic piano providing melodic and harmonic content, often with a reflective or melancholic mood.

Synthesizer

Synthesizers providing melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements, often in electronic styles.

Prominent use of keyboard-based instruments (acoustic piano or synthesizer) for melodic and harmonic content across various styles.


String Instruments

Presence of bowed and/or plucked string instruments (e.g., violin, cello, sitar).

Sustained Strings / Drones

Use of long, held notes on string instruments creating a continuous, often atmospheric, sound layer.

Atmospheric Texture

Musical elements primarily focused on creating mood and atmosphere.

Prominent use of string instruments, frequently employing sustained notes or drones for atmospheric effect.


Prominent Double-Reed Instrument

Sound of a Zurna, Mizmar, or similar double-reed instrument playing the main melodic line.

Regional Melodic Style

Melodies utilizing scales, ornamentation, and phrasing characteristic of Middle Eastern, North African, or Balkan folk music.

Traditional Percussion

Percussion sounds and rhythms consistent with folk or traditional music from the region.

Music featuring prominent double-reed instrument melodies and regional folk/traditional characteristics.


Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving synthetic textures creating an ambient or atmospheric background.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

Music evoking feelings of sadness, reflection, or introspection.

Electronic Textures

Dominance of synthesized sounds, electronic drums, and processed audio.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked, providing a contrasting organic texture.

Evocative atmospheric pads, synths, and acoustic guitar creating a melancholic or introspective mood.

Melancholic Electronic & Acoustic Textures


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Atmospheric Synthesis

Use of synth pads and ambient textures to create mood and space.

Music produced electronically using synthesizers and drum machines, often featuring atmospheric elements.


Wind Instruments

Presence of brass and other wind instruments.

Sustained Tones

Notes held for extended durations.

Expressive Techniques

Use of vibrato, glissandi, and other expressive performance techniques.

Wind instruments, sustained notes, expressive techniques like vibrato and glissandi


Synthesizer Use

Primary sound source is synthesizers.

Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer textures providing harmonic backing.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating, sequenced synthesizer patterns.

Music primarily created using synthesizers, featuring atmospheric pads and electronic textures.


Prominent Drums

Drums or percussion are a central and dominant element.

Varied Drum Styles

Includes acoustic drum kits, electronic drums, and different rhythmic patterns across genres.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Strong focus on rhythmic complexity, drive, or patterns.

Drum Features/Solos

Sections highlight drums as the primary instrument or feature soloistic playing.

Music centered around drums and percussion instruments.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique involving plucking individual strings with fingers.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone characterized by sadness, reflection, or contemplation.

Arpeggiated Patterns

Notes of chords played in sequence, creating flowing patterns.

Acoustic fingerpicking technique creating melancholic or introspective atmospheres.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using synthesizers for melodies, basslines, and pads, and drum machines for percussion.

Repetitive Dance Rhythm

Consistent four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern and driving beat suitable for dancing.

Synth Bassline

Prominent, often simple and repetitive, basslines created with synthesizers.

Synth Melodies/Pads

Use of synthesizers for melodic lines, hooks, or atmospheric pads.

Repetitive dance rhythm, electronic instrumentation including synths and drum machines.


Minor Tonality

Music is predominantly composed in minor keys or modes.

Slow to Medium Tempo

Tempos are generally slow or medium, avoiding fast paces.

Melancholic Mood

Music evokes a feeling of sadness, introspection, or longing.

Shared use of minor tonality and slow to medium tempos creating a melancholic emotional atmosphere.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or sampled.

Synthesizers

Electronic instruments producing melodic, harmonic, and bass sounds.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive and energetic rhythmic feel.

Breakbeat Influence

Syncopated drum patterns often featuring complex hi-hats and off-beat kicks/snares.

Electronic drums and synthesizers creating driving, often syncopated rhythmic structures.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine rhythms.

Synth Bass

Prominent electronic basslines.

Electronic Production

Music primarily created using synthesizers and electronic instruments.

Music characterized by programmed beats, synth bass, and electronic instrumentation, typical of modern urban genres.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Drum Programming

Rhythms generated using drum machines or electronic sequencing.

Electronic Production

Music created and processed using electronic methods and equipment.

Music produced electronically, heavily featuring synthesizers for all musical elements.


Synthesizers

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for melodies, harmonies, and textures.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds or patterns.

Electronic Production

Music created or heavily processed using electronic methods.

Music featuring synthesized sounds, electronic rhythms, and production techniques.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Classical orchestral instruments including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Military Rhythm

Driving, rhythmic patterns often associated with marches or fanfares.

Cinematic Mood

Dramatic, epic, and grand atmosphere.

Acoustic Instruments

Predominantly non-electronic, acoustic instrumentation.

Prominent Percussion

Significant use of percussion for rhythm and impact.

Orchestral music with acoustic instruments, strong percussion, and a dramatic, rhythmic character.


Electronic Rhythmic Lead

A prominent, often repetitive, synthetic sound providing rhythmic drive and melodic/harmonic focus.

Vocal Lead

A clear singing voice serving as the main melodic element.

Acoustic Lead

A prominent acoustic instrument providing melodic or rhythmic focus.

Each clip features a distinct, prominent musical part serving as the primary focus.


Heavy Guitar Distortion

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Driving Drumming

Energetic and often complex drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Consistent use of electric guitar, bass, and drums.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, driving drums, and typical rock/metal instrumentation.


Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Drums

Rhythms driven by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthesizer pads creating atmospheric or ambient textures.

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


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars playing fast, often palm-muted riffs.

Fast Drumming

High-tempo drumming, frequently incorporating double bass pedal patterns.

Heavy Metal Instrumentation

Instrumentation typical of heavy metal music, featuring distorted guitars, bass, and drums.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, fast drumming, and high energy typical of heavy metal genres.


Distorted Guitars

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

Fast Tempo

Music played at a consistently high speed.

Aggressive Drumming

Driving, powerful drum patterns often featuring rapid double bass pedal work and frequent cymbal crashes.

Metal Genre

Musical style characterized by heavy instrumentation, distorted guitars, and often aggressive rhythms.

High energy, fast tempo, distorted guitars, aggressive drumming characteristic of Metal music.


Indian Classical Music

Music genre characterized by ragas, talas, and specific instrumentation.

Drone

Continuous background note(s) providing harmonic support.

Tabla Percussion

Rhythmic patterns played on tabla drums.

Raga-based Melody

Melodic improvisation following specific scale structures and rules.

Traditional Indian Instruments

Use of instruments like sitar, sarod, tanpura, tabla, flute, shehnai.

Music based on Indian classical traditions, featuring drone, raga melodies, and tabla rhythms.


Sustained Tones

Musical notes or textures held for extended durations.

Atmospheric Pads

Synthesized or processed sounds providing sustained, ambient background textures.

String Sustain

Use of bowed or plucked string instruments with sustained notes and vibrato.

Ambient Textures

Sound elements creating a sense of space and atmosphere through continuous sound.

Focus on long-held notes, pads, and drones creating atmospheric textures.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine patterns, not acoustic drums.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of synthesizers for various musical elements.

Repetitive Electronic Rhythms

Driving, often looping rhythmic patterns typical of electronic genres.

DJ Techniques

Inclusion of techniques like scratching, suggesting a link to DJ culture.

Use of drum machines, synthesizers, and repetitive electronic rhythms.


Electronic Production

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

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers, often repetitive.

Repetitive Rhythms

Drum machine patterns that repeat consistently, forming a driving beat.

Driving Beat

Rhythms that create a sense of forward momentum, often at a moderate to fast tempo.

Electronic music production featuring driving, repetitive rhythms and prominent synth bass.


Plucked String Instruments

Music prominently featuring instruments where sound is produced by plucking or strumming strings.

Acoustic Guitar

Use of acoustic guitar, often playing rhythmic chords or melodic lines.

Zither/Santoor/Sitar-like Instruments

Use of instruments resembling zithers, santoors, or sitars, characterized by a bright, often rapid, plucked sound.

Music primarily featuring plucked or strummed string instruments.


Instrumental

Music without vocal performance.

Background Music Character

Non-intrusive music suitable for passive listening or atmospheric creation.

Acoustic Fingerstyle

Melodic guitar playing using fingerpicking technique.

Electronic Pads

Sustained synthetic sounds creating atmospheric textures.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed percussion patterns, often breakbeat-influenced.

Instrumental music blending acoustic and electronic elements, characterized by suitability for passive listening and atmospheric qualities.


Ambient Synth Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer sounds creating atmospheric texture.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed drum patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Timbres

Specific electronic synthesizer sounds with distinct timbres.

Prominent ambient synth pads, often combined with electronic rhythms and specific synthesizer sounds.


Vocal Samples

Short, rhythmic, or repeated vocal fragments.

Ethereal Vocal Textures

Sustained or processed vocal sounds creating atmospheric pads.

Devotional Vocal Style

Vocalization style evoking chanting, prayer, or spiritual devotion.

Electronic Music Context

Vocal elements combined with synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and production.

Vocal elements, often spiritual or devotional in nature, integrated into diverse musical contexts.


Siren-like Sweep

Distinctive sound characterized by a continuous, rising and falling pitch modulation, resembling a siren.

Electronic Sound

Sounds are generated electronically, likely from synthesizers or effects processors.

Pitch Modulation

Core characteristic of the sound, involving continuous changes in pitch over time.

Electronic sound featuring prominent, sweeping pitch modulation resembling a siren or flanger effect.


Tonal Harmony

Use of major or minor key systems and chord progressions.

Rhythmic Organization

Structured patterns of duration and accent.

Melodic Elements

Presence of discernible pitched sequences or lines.

Studio Production

Audio quality consistent with professional recording environments.

Music characterized by organized pitch, rhythm, and tonal harmony, presented with studio production quality.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effect providing riffs and melodic content.

Driving Drum Rhythm

Energetic drum patterns providing a strong, consistent pulse with snare on beats 2 and 4.

Bass Guitar Foundation

Bass guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Power Chord Voicing

Guitar parts frequently utilize power chords (root and fifth).

Energetic music featuring distorted electric guitars, driving drums, and bass guitar, often utilizing power chords.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds, characteristic of drum machines.

Repetitive Rhythmic Pattern

Consistent, looping drum and percussion patterns forming the core structure.

Driving Beat

Rhythms designed to create forward momentum, often suitable for dancing.

Four-on-the-floor Kick

Kick drum hitting consistently on each beat (1, 2, 3, 4) in many sections.

Electronic Music Style

Overall sound and structure aligning with electronic dance music genres.

Electronic drum sounds and repetitive, driving rhythmic patterns.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Frequent use of fingerpicking technique on acoustic guitar.

Melancholic Mood

Recurring emotional tone characterized by sadness or introspection.

Folk / Singer-Songwriter

Musical style aligning with folk or singer-songwriter genres.

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


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary sound source for melodies, harmonies, and textures.

Music produced electronically with synthesizers as the main sonic element.


Vocals

Human singing or rapping is present.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation primarily driven by electronic drums or drum machines.

Studio Production

Polished, multi-tracked, non-live recording quality.

Vocal-centric popular music production utilizing electronic rhythms and studio techniques.


String Instruments

Presence of instruments from the string family, including bowed and plucked types.

Varied String Techniques

Utilization of diverse playing methods such as bowing, plucking, strumming, and distortion.

Instrumental Focus

Emphasis on instrumental performance rather than vocal or full ensemble arrangements.

Focus on string instruments played with diverse techniques, highlighting instrumental performance.


Prominent Reverb

Noticeable and consistent application of reverb effect.

Synth/Keyboard Pads

Sustained synth or keyboard sounds providing harmonic background.

Vocals

Presence of lead or background vocals.

Latin/Salsa Influence

Rhythmic and melodic elements characteristic of Latin or Salsa music.

Consistent use of prominent reverb effect.


Electronic Instruments

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

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or sequencers, often repetitive.

Synthesizer Sounds

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for various musical elements.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic methods and equipment.

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques, featuring programmed, often repetitive rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured prominently.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Musical style characteristic of folk, singer-songwriter, or acoustic pop/rock.

Guitar Techniques

Includes both fingerpicking and strumming styles.

Acoustic guitar focus, often folk/acoustic style.


Prominent Melody

A clear, leading melodic line is present.

Melody Carried by Vocals

The main melody is frequently performed by a lead vocalist.

Music characterized by a distinct and leading melodic line.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary or central instrument.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking techniques.

Melancholic Tone

Music conveying a sad, introspective, or wistful emotional quality.

Primary instrumentation centered around acoustic guitar, utilizing techniques like fingerpicking, across various moods.


Latin Rhythms

Percussive patterns and rhythmic feel derived from Latin American music, particularly Cumbia.

Accordion/Melodic Lead

Use of accordion or synthesizer sounds mimicking its melodic and harmonic role.

Low Brass/Bass Focus

Prominent low-frequency instrumentation, either acoustic brass or synth bass.

Electronic Production

Dominant use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic processing.

Fusion of Latin American musical elements with electronic production, featuring characteristic rhythms, melodic leads, and bass focus.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often as the main melodic or harmonic instrument.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

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

Moderate Tempo

Music generally maintains a steady, unhurried pace.

Acoustic guitar-centric arrangements conveying a melancholic or introspective mood at a moderate tempo.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with high-gain distortion.

Fast Drumming

Rapid drum patterns, often featuring fast kick drum work.

High Energy Tempo

Music characterized by a driving, energetic feel and typically fast tempo.

Combination of distorted guitars, fast drums, and high energy typical of Metal/Hard Rock.


Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Heavy Bassline

Prominent, often distorted, resonant, or sub-bass frequencies forming a core musical element.

Driving Electronic Beat

Repetitive, strong rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums.

Electronic music production featuring prominent, often heavy or distorted basslines and driving rhythmic structures.


Rhythmic Structure

Temporal organization of sound with discernible patterns and pulse.

Pitch Organization

Sounds with specific frequencies arranged into musical relationships (melodies, harmonies, tonal structures).

Presence of organized rhythm and pitch as core components of musical expression.


Upbeat Electronic

Driving electronic rhythms and prominent synthesizers.

Ambient Pads

Sustained, atmospheric electronic or synth sounds.

Classical Piano

Solo piano music in a classical style.

Band/Acoustic

Music featuring traditional band instruments or acoustic elements.

Test Tone

Sustained, high-frequency electronic noise signal.

Collection featuring diverse audio content including various music genres and a technical test signal.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Guitar Distortion/Overdrive

Electric guitar often processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Guitar-driven Music

Music where the electric guitar plays a primary role, often carrying melodies or solos.

Music centered around the electric guitar.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Mellow Mood

Overall calm, relaxed, or introspective atmosphere.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Focus on acoustic instruments, minimal or no electronic elements.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar, creating a calm, acoustic soundscape.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic pattern, often four-on-the-floor.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass frequencies generated by synthesizers.

High Energy

Music characterized by an intense, often uplifting or driving feel.

Driving electronic rhythms, synthesized sounds, high energy.


Synth Pads

Sustained electronic synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Piano

Acoustic piano featured playing melodies or harmonic accompaniment.

Electronic Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers and potentially electronic drums or effects.

Atmospheric Texture

Spacious and ambient soundscapes often created by pads and effects.

Blend of electronic pads and synths with acoustic piano creating atmospheric textures.


Distortion

Heavy audio distortion applied to various sound sources including synths and noise.

Noise Textures

Integration of noise as a prominent textural element and sound source.

Industrial Electronic

Driving electronic rhythms with harsh, processed, and often distorted timbres.

Dark Atmosphere

Overall mood characterized by dark, often dissonant or sustained textures.

Pervasive distortion and noise textures within dark, industrial, and experimental electronic soundscapes.


Guitar-Centric Arrangement

Guitar, either electric or acoustic, plays a leading melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic role.

Standard Rock Rhythm Section

Features bass guitar providing harmonic support and a drum kit providing the primary beat.

Rock Music Instrumentation

Consistent use of guitar, bass, and drums as the core ensemble.

Core instrumentation of guitar, bass, and drums forming the basis of the musical arrangement.


Electronic Beat

Repetitive electronic drum patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines played by synthesizers.

Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds.

Repetitive Synth Riff

Short, looping melodic or rhythmic patterns from synthesizers.

Electronic music with repetitive rhythms, synth bass, and synth-based melodies/atmospheres.


Panpipe/Flute-like Melody

Prominent melodies played on or imitating wind instruments such as panpipes or flutes.

Distinct Melodic Character

Melodies share a common scale or intervallic structure, often evoking a 'world music' or 'Andean' feel.

Genre Integration

The core melodic element is integrated into various musical styles including ambient, electronic, and pop.

Consistent use of a specific melodic style, often associated with panpipes or flutes, across diverse musical contexts.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Heavy Bassline

Prominent, often driving or modulated low-frequency bass element.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds or drum machines.

Synthesizer Elements

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

Electronic music production with prominent heavy basslines and rhythmic focus.


Sustained Tones

Long-held, non-percussive musical notes or textures.

Synth Pads/Drones

Synthesized sounds characterized by sustained envelopes, often used for harmonic or atmospheric background.

Atmospheric Texture

Musical elements focused on creating mood and texture rather than strong melody or rhythm.

Music characterized by prominent, sustained, non-percussive sounds creating an atmospheric texture.


Electric Guitar

Amplified guitar, often distorted, playing riffs and chords.

Drum Kit

Standard acoustic drum set providing rhythmic foundation.

Bass Guitar

Low-frequency string instrument providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Rock Music Instrumentation

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

Rock Music Genre

Music falling within the broad category of rock and its subgenres.

Upbeat Tempo

Music generally played at a moderate to fast pace.

Music performed by a rock band ensemble featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar instrumentation.

Male Vocals

Expressive male singing.

Introspective Mood

Reflective or melancholic emotional atmosphere.

Light Percussion

Simple percussive or rhythmic elements.

Acoustic guitar and expressive male vocals conveying an introspective mood.


Rhythmic Backbone

A percussive element providing the beat and rhythmic drive.

Harmonic/Melodic Layer

Instruments or vocals providing harmonic context and melodic lines.

Use of common instruments like drums, bass, guitars, keys, and vocals.

Presence of rhythmic foundation, harmonic/melodic content, and standard instrumentation found in popular music genres.


Güiro Percussion

Distinctive rhythmic pattern played on a scraped idiophone like a güiro.

Expressive String Melody

Melodic lines played on string instruments with prominent vibrato or tremolo.

Plucked String Patterns

Rhythmic or melodic figures played on a plucked string instrument, likely guitar.

Piano/Keyboard Harmonies

Chords and melodic elements provided by a piano or keyboard instrument.

Walking Bass Line

A rhythmic and harmonic foundation provided by a bass instrument playing a walking pattern.

Characteristic instrumentation and rhythmic patterns associated with traditional Cuban or similar Latin American music styles.


Instrumental Performance

Music performed using only instruments, without human vocals.

Music composed and performed exclusively by instruments, lacking vocal elements.


Heavy Guitar Distortion

Guitars feature significant distortion, creating a heavy tone.

Fast Drumming

Drumming is generally fast-paced, often utilizing double bass pedal techniques.

Aggressive Energy

The music conveys a sense of aggression and high energy.

Aggressive, high-energy rock/metal music characterized by distorted guitars and fast drumming.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or continuous sonic textures from various sources including voices, brass, and pads.

Resonant Percussion

Percussive sounds characterized by significant sustain and decay, resembling large bells or gongs.

Low Frequency Focus

Emphasis on sounds predominantly in the lower frequency range.

Sustained low-frequency sounds combined with resonant percussive impacts.


Acoustic Guitar Arpeggios

Fingerpicked melodic or harmonic patterns on acoustic guitar.

Acoustic Guitar Strumming

Rhythmic strumming or riffs on acoustic guitar, often in a band setting.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness or reflection, often with piano, strings, or acoustic guitar.

Electronic Pop

Upbeat electronic music with synthetic sounds and vocal samples.

Music where acoustic guitar is a prominent or implied primary instrument, encompassing various moods and arrangements.


Electronic Drums

Consistent use of synthesized drum sounds and repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Synth Bass

Prominent, often repetitive basslines created using synthesizers.

Repetitive Structure

Musical patterns, particularly rhythmic and bass elements, repeat consistently.

Synthesizers

Primary instruments used for bass, melodic, and harmonic elements.

Electronic dance music characterized by repetitive electronic drums, synth bass, and synthesizer-based melodies/pads.


Organ Music

Music featuring prominent organ sounds, including acoustic pipe organ and electronic/synth organ.

Sustained Tones

Use of sustained notes or chords, characteristic of organ playing.

Music prominently featuring organ sounds, both acoustic and electronic.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with a distorted tone, often playing riffs or power chords.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

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

Driving Rhythms

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic patterns, typically provided by drums and bass.

Power Chords

Guitar playing frequently utilizes power chords as a harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Core elements of rock and metal music including distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and typical band instrumentation.


Prominent Piano

Music features the piano as a primary instrument, often carrying melody or harmony.

Melancholic Mood

The music evokes a feeling of sadness, reflection, or melancholy.

Minor Key/Harmony

Harmonic language often employs minor keys or modes.

Piano-centric music conveying a melancholic or reflective atmosphere.


Ambient Synth Drones

Sustained, evolving synthesized textures creating an atmospheric, often drone-like soundscape without a prominent beat.

Rhythmic Electronic Synths

Synthesizer-driven music featuring a steady beat, often with arpeggiated or pulsing synth patterns.

Alternating Musical Textures

The music alternates between calm, ambient synth textures and more energetic, rhythmic electronic sections.

Synthesizer-based music alternating between ambient, drone-like textures and rhythmic electronic styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often as the main instrumental element.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is somber, introspective, or melancholic.

Expressive Vocals

Vocals are present in most clips, often delivered with emotional depth.

Acoustic guitar-driven music with expressive vocals, conveying a melancholic or introspective mood.


Accordion

Prominent use of an accordion as the primary melodic instrument.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical style consistent with folk or traditional music, possibly Eastern European or Balkan.

Melody Driven

Focus on a clear, often ornamented, melodic line played by the main instrument.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Primarily features acoustic instruments, lacking significant electronic elements.

Music characterized by prominent accordion melodies in a folk or traditional style.


Synthesizers

Prominent use of synthesized sounds for melodies, harmonies, and textures.

Electronic Drums

Rhythm sections primarily driven by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Arpeggiation

Recurring use of arpeggiated synthesizer patterns, often fast and melodic.

Electronic music featuring synthesized instrumentation, electronic drums, and frequent arpeggiated sequences.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or electronic sequencing.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Repetitive Structure

Music built on looping patterns and relatively static harmonic structures.

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


Experimental Wind Instruments

Use of brass and woodwind instruments with extended techniques, distortion, or unconventional sounds.

Non-Traditional Percussion

Percussive sounds from metallic or found objects rather than standard drum kits.

Dissonant & Improvisational Style

Music characterized by dissonance, lack of traditional structure, and improvisational feel.

Music featuring experimental and unconventional use of wind instruments, often with dissonant and improvisational qualities, sometimes including non-traditional percussion.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Mellow Mood

Music has a calm, relaxed, or introspective mood.

Acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking technique.


Accordion Lead

Prominent melodic and harmonic role played by an accordion or similar reed instrument.

Balkan Folk Style

Musical characteristics associated with Balkan or Eastern European folk traditions.

Lively Dance Rhythm

Upbeat tempo and rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Balkan folk music featuring prominent accordion and lively rhythms.


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers for basslines, pads, and melodic elements.

Programmed Drums

Drum sounds are generated electronically or programmed, not acoustic.

Rhythmic Foundation

Strong emphasis on rhythmic patterns and grooves.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizers and programmed drums.


Melancholic Mood

Pervasive feeling of sadness, introspection, or somberness.

Slow Tempo

Music generally progresses at a slow or very slow pace.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Dominant use of acoustic instruments such as fingerpicked guitar, piano, and strings.

Sparse Texture

Arrangements are generally not dense, featuring minimal layers.

Pervasive melancholic mood conveyed through slow tempos, acoustic instrumentation, and sparse textures.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Music characterized by prominent synthesizers and electronic drums, fitting within electronic music genres.


Electronic Synthesis

Music created using synthesizers and electronic sound generation.

Evolving Textures

Sustained or slowly changing sounds, often pads or drones, with dynamic timbral characteristics.

Sound Processing

Use of effects like filtering, resonance, and distortion to shape electronic sounds.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

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

Electronic music featuring evolving synthesized textures, pads, and sound processing, creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Plucked String Instrumentation

Sound produced by plucking or strumming strings.

Variety of String Timbres

Different types of plucked string instruments or production techniques resulting in varied sound qualities (e.g., acoustic, electric, resonant).

Melodic and Rhythmic Patterns

Focus on distinct melodic lines or rhythmic figures played by the string instruments.

Music featuring plucked string instruments as a primary element.