Electronic Drums

Drum machine or synthesized percussion providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synth Bass

Prominent, often repetitive basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synthesizer Use

Extensive use of synthesizers for melodic elements, pads, and effects.

EDM Rhythm

Driving, consistent rhythmic patterns typical of electronic dance music genres.

Synthesized sounds, driving electronic rhythms, and repetitive structures characteristic of electronic dance music.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Syncopated Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns emphasizing off-beats.

Driving Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive bass part providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Repetitive Structure

Music built on looping patterns and phrases.

Electronic drums, syncopated rhythms, driving basslines, repetitive structure.


Accordion/Bandoneon

Prominent use of the distinctive sound of an accordion or bandoneon.

Tango Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic patterns and feel associated with Tango or Milonga music.

String Ensemble

Inclusion of string instruments, often playing melodic or rhythmic roles.

Musical style characterized by specific rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation including accordion/bandoneon and strings, typical of Tango.


Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar.

Distorted Guitar

Electric guitar sound featuring distortion or overdrive.

Rock Instrumentation

Core instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Driving Rhythm

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic feel, often provided by drums and bass.

Electric guitar-driven music, often distorted, with rock instrumentation and driving rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked.

Latin Percussion

Use of Latin percussion instruments like cowbell or guiro.

Clave Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic pattern common in Latin music.

Acoustic Bass

Acoustic bass providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Traditional Latin American acoustic music, prominent guitar, percussion, clave rhythm.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically.

Prominent Kick Drum

Loud, consistent bass drum sound driving the rhythm.

Fast Tempo

High speed of the musical pulse.

Repetitive Patterns

Frequent repetition of rhythmic or melodic phrases.

Synthesizers

Electronic instruments producing melodic and harmonic content.

Four-on-the-floor

Kick drum pattern hitting on every beat.

Electronic dance music, driving beat, fast tempo, repetitive patterns, synthesized sounds.


Prominent Percussion

Percussion instruments are the main focus and driving element.

Epic/Cinematic Atmosphere

Music evokes a grand, dramatic, or trailer-like mood.

Driving Rhythms

Repetitive and propulsive rhythmic patterns.

Large Drums

Features sounds of large, impactful drums like taiko or cinematic bass drums.

Varied Percussion Styles

Includes elements of tribal, marching, and large cinematic percussion.

Music primarily driven by large, impactful percussion creating an epic or cinematic atmosphere with driving rhythms.


Breakbeat Rhythms

Fast, syncopated, often complex drum patterns derived from sampled breaks.

Electronic Drums

Primary use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

High Tempo

Music generally features a rapid pace.

Audio Processing/Distortion

Sounds are frequently processed, distorted, or manipulated electronically.

Scratching/Vinyl Effects

Inclusion of sounds associated with DJ scratching or vinyl manipulation.

Sampled Elements

Incorporation of short audio samples, including vocals or sound effects.

Electronic music characterized by fast breakbeats, electronic drums, high tempo, and significant audio processing, often including scratching and samples.


Strong Rhythmic Pulse

Clear, driving, or discernible beat or rhythmic pattern.

Prominent Melody

Distinct and easily identifiable melodic line, instrumental or vocal.

Music for Movement

Structure and energy conducive to physical activity or dance.

Rhythmic and melodic content suitable for physical activity or dance across diverse styles.


Electronic Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or drum machines.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent, often repetitive, bass frequencies generated by synthesizers.

Synthesized Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and rhythmic elements.

Repetitive Patterns

Music built around looping rhythmic and melodic phrases.

Dance Tempo

Moderate to fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Driving electronic rhythms, synthesized basslines, repetitive synth patterns, dance-oriented tempo.


Acoustic Instrument Recording

Audio captured from traditional instruments.

Electronic Music Production

Audio created or arranged using electronic instruments and techniques.

DJ Turntablism

Audio manipulation using turntables and mixers.

Audio captured and stored from diverse musical sources and production methods.


Sustained Pads

Harmonic textures held for extended durations, providing background harmony and atmosphere.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Music focused on creating mood and environment through texture and harmony.

Synth Pads

Electronic synthesis technique used to create sustained harmonic textures.

Music characterized by sustained harmonic textures creating atmosphere.


Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Processed Vocals

Vocals are frequently altered with effects like distortion, delay, or pitch shifting.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structures

Underlying beats and patterns are often looping or highly repetitive.

Audio Processing/Distortion

Application of distortion, saturation, or other effects for texture and intensity.

Synth-driven Textures

Synthesizers play a significant role in melodies, pads, or basslines.

Electronic music with processed vocals, repetitive rhythms, and prominent audio processing.


Jazz Genre

Music style featuring improvisation, syncopation, and swing feel.

Swing Rhythm

Rhythmic feel with uneven eighth notes, characteristic of jazz.

Jazz Trio

Ensemble typically consisting of piano, upright bass, and drums.

Jazz trio instrumentation playing with a swing rhythm.


High Energy

Fast tempo and intense musical delivery.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive rhythmic foundation with a clear beat, primarily 4/4.

Genre Juxtaposition

Rapid switching between distinct musical styles.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Characteristic sound of overdriven electric guitar.

Electronic Synthesis

Sounds generated by electronic synthesizers and drum machines.

High-Frequency Noise

Recurring sustained high-pitched sound effect.

Rapid alternation and juxtaposition of high-energy rock/metal and electronic dance music styles.


Intense, broadband noise concentrated in the upper frequency range.

Reedy Instrument Timbre

Distinct acoustic sound with a buzzy, reedy quality, often high-pitched and featuring vibrato.

Buzzy Electronic Timbre

Synthesized or processed sounds with a distorted, buzzy, or bright high-frequency texture.

Shared characteristic of prominent, often buzzy or reedy, timbres with significant high-frequency content.


Solo String Melody

Prominent, expressive melody played by a single string instrument, likely violin or viola.

Orchestral Accompaniment

Presence of orchestral elements, including other strings and possibly brass or woodwinds, supporting the main melody.

Dramatic Phrasing

Musical lines and arrangements build tension and convey a sense of drama or strong emotion.

Music characterized by prominent, expressive string melodies, often with orchestral backing, creating a dramatic or emotional atmosphere.


Plucked String Instruments

Features instruments where sound is produced by plucking strings, such as lutes, ouds, koras, or zithers.

Bowed String Instruments

Includes instruments where sound is produced by bowing strings, such as violins or similar folk instruments.

Global String Instruments

Features string instruments originating from various non-Western or traditional music cultures.

Melodic String Focus

String instruments play central melodic or rhythmic roles.

Diverse plucked and bowed string instruments from various global music traditions.


Percussion Instruments

Music is dominated by various percussion instruments.

Hand Drums

Frequent use of congas, bongos, or similar hand-played drums.

Shakers and Small Percussion

Inclusion of shakers, maracas, or other small percussion sounds.

Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Intricate and often fast rhythmic patterns created by multiple percussion layers.

Music primarily featuring diverse percussion instruments with intricate rhythmic patterns.


Wind Instruments

Primary sound source, featuring instruments where sound is produced by vibrating a column of air.

Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments, often employing glissandi.

Reed Instruments

Prominent use of instruments utilizing reeds, such as calliope or shehnai-like sounds.

Glissandi

Frequent use of sliding between notes, particularly in brass passages.

Distinct Timbre

Shared characteristic sound quality across various wind instruments.

Prominent wind instruments, including brass and reed types, featuring distinct timbres and techniques like glissandi.


Bowed Strings

Music primarily featuring instruments played with a bow, such as violins, violas, or cellos.

String Ensemble

Multiple string instruments playing together, creating a layered texture.

Melancholic Mood

The music conveys a sense of sadness, introspection, or drama.

Vibrato

Characteristic pitch oscillation used by the string players.

Sustained Notes

Long-held notes contributing to the harmonic and textural landscape.

Music centered around bowed string instruments, creating a melancholic or dramatic atmosphere through melodic lines and sustained textures.


Human Vocalization

Presence of sounds produced by the human voice.

Singing

Melodic use of the human voice.

Chanting or Recitation

Rhythmic or repetitive vocal patterns.

Vocal Textures

Voice used for non-lyrical sound effects or textures.

Central role of human voice, diverse vocalization techniques including singing, chanting, and textural effects.


Piano Textures

Melodic and harmonic content primarily from piano, often featuring sustained notes and chords.

Synthesizer Textures

Melodic and harmonic content primarily from synthesizers, including sustained pads and lead lines.

Plucked String Textures

Melodic and harmonic content from plucked string instruments like acoustic guitar, where notes sustain after the initial attack.

Core musical ideas conveyed through sounds capable of sustaining notes, primarily from keyboard instruments (piano, synthesizers) and plucked strings.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrumentation features acoustic guitar playing chords and melodies.

Vocals

Features prominent male or female lead vocals.

Gentle Mood

Music conveys a calm, gentle, or melancholic emotional tone.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Stylistically aligns with folk or singer-songwriter genres, emphasizing melody and acoustic instruments.

Music characterized by acoustic guitar, vocals, and a gentle, often melancholic mood, typical of folk or singer-songwriter styles.


Electronic Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Vocals

Presence of human voice, varying in style (singing, rapping, spoken).

Rhythmic Foundation

Emphasis on a clear beat or rhythmic pattern, often electronic drums.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of synth sounds for melody, harmony, or texture.

Atmospheric Texture

Use of pads, effects, or production techniques to create a specific mood, often introspective or melancholic.

Electronic instrumentation, prominent vocals, rhythmic focus, atmospheric elements.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synthesizer pads creating background texture and mood.

Programmed Drums

Presence of electronic drum beats and programmed rhythms.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone characterized by introspection or sadness.

Electronic production, atmospheric textures, programmed rhythms, melancholic mood.


Music conveying sadness, reflection, or emotional depth.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow or moderately slow pace.

Acoustic/Orchestral Instrumentation

Prominent use of instruments like strings, woodwinds, and brass.

Expressive Melody

Focus on melodic lines designed to convey emotion.

Music characterized by slow tempo, expressive melodies, and acoustic/orchestral instrumentation, conveying a melancholic or reflective mood.


Hand Percussion

Features hand drums such as tabla, djembe, or congas.

Tuned Percussion

Features mallet instruments like marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, or steelpan.

Small Percussion/Shakers

Features shakers, rain sticks, or similar instruments creating rhythmic textures.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on rhythmic patterns and textures.

Diverse percussion instruments including hand drums, tuned percussion, and shakers creating rhythmic and textural soundscapes.


Concise Musical Ideas

Each segment features a brief, focused musical phrase, rhythm, or texture.

Each segment presents a brief, focused musical phrase, rhythm, or texture.


Distorted Guitars

Prominent, heavily distorted electric guitar riffs and power chords.

Fast Drumming

Rapid, energetic drumming often featuring double bass pedal patterns.

Aggressive Vocals

Shouted, harsh, or screamed vocal delivery.

High Tempo

Music performed at a consistently fast pace.

Aggressive, fast-paced, guitar-driven heavy metal music.


Four-on-the-floor rhythm

Consistent kick drum pulse on every beat.

Electronic synthesis

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

Repetitive structure

Musical patterns characterized by looping and repetition.

Electronic percussion

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

Electronic dance music characterized by a driving four-on-the-floor rhythm, electronic synthesis, and repetitive musical patterns.


Melodic Emphasis

Features prominent and easily identifiable melodies.

Harmonic Clarity

Uses clear chord progressions that define the harmonic landscape.

Emotional Resonance

Music is composed to evoke specific moods or feelings.

Music characterized by clear melodic lines and discernible harmonic progressions designed to evoke emotion.


Audio Looping

Repetitive playback of fixed audio segments.

Audio Sampling

Incorporation of pre-recorded audio snippets.

Electronic Production Techniques

Use of electronic instruments and processing in music creation.

Music constructed or presented using distinct, repeatable audio segments.


Distorted Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar.

Heavy Drums

Fast, powerful drumming with strong kick and snare.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Band setup including distorted guitar, bass, and drums.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Music style characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, and driving rhythms.


Metallic Percussion

Percussive sounds produced by hitting metal objects or surfaces, often with a resonant quality.

Found Object Percussion

Percussion utilizing non-traditional instruments or everyday objects made of metal.

Rhythmic Striking

Objects are struck repeatedly in rhythmic patterns.

Percussion using metal objects or surfaces, often non-traditional, struck rhythmically.


Orchestral Strings

Prominent use of orchestral string sections, often creating dramatic or melancholic moods.

Balkan Folk Music

Lively folk music characterized by accordion, wind instruments, and rhythmic percussion, typical of Balkan styles.

Style Alternation

Alternating sections between distinct musical styles, primarily dramatic orchestral and lively folk.

Alternating sections of dramatic orchestral music and lively Balkan folk music.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or evolving sound textures.

Ambient Soundscape

Focus on creating atmosphere and mood through texture and space.

Synthesized Pads

Layered, sustained synthesizer sounds.

Sustained tones, atmospheric textures, lack of prominent rhythm.


Static and Noise

Presence of various forms of static, hiss, and noise.

Signal Degradation

Audio quality is consistently poor due to noise interference.

Electronic/Radio Interference

Sounds resembling radio tuning, electronic hum, or digital noise.

Audio heavily impacted by various forms of noise, static, and signal degradation.


Vinyl Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records.

Audio Processing

Electronic effects and processing applied to sounds.

Genre Contrast

Juxtaposition of distinct musical styles.

Integration of diverse sound sources, including processed audio and non-traditional techniques, alongside conventional musical elements.


Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained, evolving synthesized textures.

Sustained Tones

Musical elements characterized by long-held notes or chords.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence of a strong, driving beat or percussive pattern.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Focus on creating a mood or environment through sound, often spacious and calm.

Field Recordings

Inclusion of natural or environmental sounds.

Atmospheric soundscapes, sustained tones, minimal rhythm, focus on texture and mood.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Rhythm

Emphasis on strong, often repetitive rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent low-frequency parts generated by synthesizers.

Electronic production, driving rhythms, synthesized bass.


Drumming

Presence of drums providing rhythmic foundation.

Upbeat Tempo

Predominantly fast or moderate-to-fast musical pace.

Drum Breaks

Isolated or prominent rhythmic passages featuring drums, often complex or syncopated.

Focus on rhythmic drive, prominent drumming, and inclusion of distinct drum breaks.


Synthesizer Dominance

Music primarily created using synthesizers as the main sound source.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer tones creating harmonic texture and atmosphere.

Electronic Production

Music produced electronically, not primarily with acoustic instruments.

Atmospheric Texture

Use of sounds to create a pervasive mood or environment.

Electronic music production relying heavily on synthesizers, frequently employing sustained pads and atmospheric textures.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Primarily non-electronic instruments.

Piano

Prominent piano presence.

Strings

Inclusion of string instruments.

Woodwinds

Inclusion of woodwind instruments.

Calm/Reflective Mood

Tranquil or contemplative emotional quality.

Light Orchestration

Arrangement with multiple acoustic instruments.

Acoustic instruments including piano, strings, and woodwinds creating a calm, reflective atmosphere.


Turntablism

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records, including scratching and backspinning, used as a percussive element.

Electronic Percussion

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds and patterns, likely from a drum machine.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping and repeating rhythmic figures.

Rhythmic patterns constructed primarily through turntablism techniques and electronic percussion.

Rhythmic Turntablism & Electronic Percussion


Synthesized Textures

Sustained or atmospheric synthesized sounds providing harmonic or background texture.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using synthesized or electronic percussive sounds.

Synthesized Bass

Low-frequency melodic or rhythmic lines produced by synthesizers.

Music features synthesized sound elements.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Techno Genre

Electronic dance music genre characterized by repetitive rhythms and synthesized sounds.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Drum Machine Rhythms

Rhythms generated by drum machines or electronic percussion, featuring prominent kick drums.

Driving Rhythmic Feel

Music characterized by a strong, propulsive, and often repetitive rhythmic foundation.

Heavy Synth Bass

Prominent and often distorted or deep basslines created with synthesizers.

Electronic dance music, techno genre, synthesizer and drum machine instrumentation, driving rhythmic feel, heavy synth bass.


High Tempo

Music is played at a fast pace, typical of high-energy electronic genres.

Electronic Drums

Percussion is generated electronically, featuring prominent kick drums, snares, and hi-hats.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic elements.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Hardcore/Gabber Style

Characteristics align with Hardcore or Gabber electronic music genres, including distorted kicks and high energy.

High-tempo electronic music, driving beat, synthesized sounds, characteristic of Hardcore/Gabber.


Sustained Pads

Long, evolving, layered sounds forming the harmonic and textural foundation.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating a mood or environment through texture and sustain.

Minor Key/Dark Harmony

Use of harmonic structures evoking melancholy, tension, or darkness.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence of prominent percussive elements or a discernible beat.

Sustained atmospheric pads, dark harmonic quality, minimal rhythm.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique involving plucking individual strings with fingers.

Folk/Blues/Roots Genre

Overall musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation and folk/blues influences.

Vocals

Presence of singing (male or female).

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often featuring fingerpicking, within folk and blues styles.


Italian Language Vocals

Singing performed in the Italian language.

Acoustic Guitar Focus

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal performance by a male singer.

Live Band Arrangement

Instrumentation typical of a live band setup including acoustic guitar, bass, and drums.

Italian language acoustic-driven singer-songwriter/pop-rock style with male vocals.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving sound layers creating mood or atmosphere.

Orchestral/Synth Textures

Use of sounds resembling orchestral instruments or synthetic equivalents for texture.

Dramatic/Suspenseful Mood

Music designed to evoke tension, drama, or suspense.

Atmospheric music textures using orchestral or synthesized sounds, often creating dramatic or suspenseful moods.


Hip-Hop Beat

Electronic drum patterns providing a rhythmic foundation, typically with strong kick and snare.

DJ Scratching

Sounds produced by manipulating vinyl records on turntables, often used rhythmically.

Rapping/Vocals

Spoken or rhythmic vocal delivery, including sampled phrases or sounds.

Hip-hop music characterized by rhythmic beats and prominent DJ turntablism techniques.


Synthesized Pads

Layered, sustained electronic sounds creating harmonic texture.

Atmospheric Textures

Sounds designed to create a sense of space and environment.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or chords, sometimes evolving slowly.

Electronic sounds, often sustained and layered, creating atmospheric textures.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Prominent use of orchestral instruments including strings, brass, and often synthesized pads or choir sounds.

Epic Cinematic Style

Music designed to evoke grandeur, drama, or adventure, similar to film scores or trailers.

Dramatic Melody and Harmony

Melodies and harmonic progressions that build tension, evoke strong emotions, or create a sense of scale.

Driving Rhythm

Often features propulsive rhythmic patterns, frequently driven by percussion or ostinatos.

Epic orchestral music with cinematic qualities, featuring dramatic melodies, harmonies, and driving rhythms.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring acoustic instruments, minimal or no electronic elements.

Fingerpicking

Frequent use of fingerpicking technique on guitar.

Music centered around acoustic guitar and acoustic instrumentation.


Balkan/Eastern European Folk Style

Musical style characterized by specific instrumentation, melodic ornamentation, and rhythmic patterns.

Reed Wind Instruments

Prominent use of instruments like clarinet or zurna playing melodies and sometimes drones.

Melodic Ornamentation

Fast runs, trills, and embellishments in melodic lines.

Driving Rhythms

Energetic and often complex rhythmic patterns, sometimes featuring percussion.

Musical style and instrumentation characteristic of Balkan/Eastern European folk music.


Low-Frequency Drone

A persistent, low-pitched hum or tone providing a continuous background texture.

DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio playback, typically from a turntable, creating distinct percussive and vocal-like sounds.

Manipulated Rhythmic Audio

Audio sources are processed or performed to create rhythmic patterns and textures, including scratching and electronic sounds.

Persistent low-frequency texture combined with rhythmic manipulation of audio sources.


Balkan Folk Music

Musical style originating from the Balkan region, characterized by lively rhythms and distinctive melodies.

Balkan Brass Band

A subgenre featuring prominent brass instrumentation, often with fast tempos and complex arrangements.

Ornamented Melodies

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

Driving Rhythms

Energetic and often complex rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Woodwind Instrumentation

Prominent use of instruments like clarinet or saxophone playing lead melodies.

Brass Instrumentation

Inclusion of brass instruments such as tuba, trumpet, or trombone.

Lively Balkan and Eastern European folk and brass band music featuring ornamented melodies, driving rhythms, and characteristic instrumentation.


Piano Music

Music primarily performed on the piano.

Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace.

Melancholic/Romantic Mood

Music conveying feelings of sadness, nostalgia, or romance.

Arpeggiated Accompaniment

Use of broken chords played in sequence, often as background.

Piano Melody

A clear melodic line played by the piano.

Slow tempo piano music with a melancholic or romantic mood, featuring arpeggiated accompaniment and a prominent melody.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Prominent use of distorted electric guitar playing riffs and power chords.

Heavy Drumming

Driving, often fast-paced drum patterns with strong kick and snare.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Features electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums as primary instruments.

High Energy

Music exhibits a generally high level of intensity and energy.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, bass, and high energy.


Electronic Drum Beat

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor rhythm using synthesized drum sounds.

Synth Bassline

Repetitive, often groovy bass pattern played on a synthesizer.

Repetitive Electronic Structure

Music characterized by looping electronic patterns and a focus on rhythm.

Driving rhythmic foundation with electronic drums and synth bass, designed for movement.


Instrumental Soloing

Extended melodic passages played by a single instrument over accompaniment.

Improvisation

Spontaneous creation of musical phrases, often within solos.

Lead Instruments Featured

Prominent use of instruments like saxophone, trumpet, guitar, piano, or accordion for melodic lines and solos.

Extended, often improvised, melodic lines performed by lead instruments over accompaniment.


Harmonic Sustenance

Held chords or pads providing harmonic context.

Continuous Texture

A sustained sound creating a continuous background texture.

Sustained Low End

A held bass note or low-frequency element.

Presence of a continuous harmonic or textural element providing foundation or continuity.


Low Frequency Drone

Sustained or slowly evolving sound in the low frequency range.

Ambient Pad

Smooth, sustained harmonic texture often created by synthesizers or strings.

Short Percussive Click

Brief, sharp, non-tonal percussive sound.

Recurring presence of sustained low-frequency or ambient pad sounds.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or pads creating static or slowly evolving textures.

Percussive Textures

Focus on the texture and rhythm of percussive or manipulated sounds.

Resonance and Decay

Sounds featuring significant resonance and long decay characteristics.

Distinct Timbres

Emphasis on unique and varied timbres and sonic qualities.

Exploration of diverse and distinct sonic textures and timbres.


Sustained Pads/Atmosphere

Long, sustained notes from synthesizers or pads, creating an ambient or atmospheric texture.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sounds featuring distortion, often playing riffs or chords.

Reverb/Spatial Effect

Application of reverb or other spatial effects, creating a sense of space or depth.

Application of spatial audio effects, primarily reverb


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar played using fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns.

Mellow/Introspective Mood

Calm, relaxed, or thoughtful emotional quality.

Acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking or arpeggios, creating a mellow and introspective atmosphere.


Sustained Tones

Long-duration notes or chords are a primary element.

Synthesizer Textures

Sounds are predominantly generated by synthesizers, often creating pad-like textures.

Atmospheric Sound Design

Focus on creating a mood or environment rather than traditional melodic or rhythmic structure.

Evolving Sounds

Tones and textures change over time through modulation, filtering, or layering.

Sustained, evolving synthesizer sounds creating atmospheric textures.


Low Frequency Drones

Sustained, low-pitched tones forming the primary sonic element.

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmospheric sound without distinct melody or rhythm.

Sustained low-frequency tones creating atmospheric, non-melodic soundscapes.


Reedy Folk Wind Instrument

Prominent use of a reedy wind instrument, characteristic of bagpipes, zurna, or gaida.

Balkan Percussion

Distinctive drumming featuring large drums (like tapan/davul) and complex rhythmic patterns.

Drone Accompaniment

Sustained low note or harmony often present under the melody.

Balkan Folk Music Influence

Overall musical style drawing heavily from Balkan folk traditions.

Musical elements characteristic of Balkan folk music, including reedy wind instruments, specific percussion, and drones.


Ambient Soundscape

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

Synth Pads

Use of sustained, layered synthesizer sounds as the primary texture.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of prominent percussion or rhythmic patterns.

Calm atmospheric soundscape primarily using sustained synth pads, lacking strong rhythmic elements.


Vinyl Scratching

Sound produced by moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable, often rhythmically.

Turntablism Techniques

Specific methods like crossfader cuts, flares, and crabs used to create complex rhythmic and sonic patterns.

Rhythmic Manipulation

The structured, percussive nature of the sounds, creating rhythmic patterns.

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records using turntables and mixers to create musical sounds and patterns.


Synthesizer Textures

Prominent use of synthesizers, including pads, leads, and arpeggiated patterns.

Electronic Percussion

Presence of drum machine sounds and electronic drum patterns.

Atmospheric Production

Use of effects like reverb and delay to create spacious, atmospheric soundscapes.

Mellow Mood

Overall relaxed, introspective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Electronic music characterized by atmospheric synthesizers, electronic drums, and a mellow, often introspective mood.


Driving Rhythm Section

Strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation provided by drums and bass.

Prominent Bassline

Bass guitar is clearly audible and plays a significant rhythmic role.

Distorted Lead/Texture

Prominent lead instrument or texture is often distorted or percussive.

High Energy

Conveys a sense of high energy and intensity.

Characterized by a strong, driving rhythm section (drums and bass) and a prominent, often distorted or percussive lead element, conveying high energy.


Electronic Beat

Repetitive electronic rhythm with prominent kick drum and hi-hats.

Drum Loop/Break

Distinctive, often syncopated, percussive pattern focusing on kick and snare.

Harsh Noise

Loud, distorted, non-musical sound segments.

Repetitive rhythmic patterns and loops, primarily drums and electronic beats, punctuated by harsh noise.


Hip-Hop Music

Genre featuring rhythmic beats, often with rap vocals and electronic production.

DJ Scratching

Turntablism technique involving rhythmic manipulation of audio playback.

Male Vocals

Presence of male singing or rapping voice.

Dominant presence of Hip-Hop genre elements including rhythmic beats, rap vocals, and turntablism techniques.


Sustained Tones

Continuous or very long-duration sounds.

Drone

Sustained, non-melodic pitch or harmonic series.

Ambient Texture

Sustained sound elements creating atmosphere.

Low Frequency Focus

Emphasis on sounds in the lower frequency range.

Continuous, static or slowly evolving sound elements creating an atmospheric background.


Electric Guitar Riffs

Music prominently featuring electric guitar riffs as a central melodic or rhythmic element.

Rock Instrumentation

Consistent use of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit.

Rock Music Style

Overall musical style aligns with rock or hard rock genres, characterized by tempo, energy, and instrumentation.

Music driven by electric guitar riffs within a rock band arrangement.


Driving Rhythm

A clear, consistent, and forward-moving rhythmic pulse is present.

Prominent Percussive Elements

The rhythmic foundation is significantly driven by percussive sounds or techniques, varying in type (drums, shakers, bells, rhythmic strumming).

Emphasis on a strong, driving rhythmic foundation often featuring prominent percussive elements.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion or effects.

Rock Drumming

Standard rock drum patterns providing rhythmic drive.

Bass Guitar

Underpinning basslines providing harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Song Structure

Music structured into distinct sections like riffs, verses, or choruses.

Guitar-driven rock music featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums, structured into distinct song sections.


String Instruments

Music heavily features instruments from the string family.

Bowed String Melodies

Melodic lines are primarily carried by bowed string instruments.

String Ensemble

Multiple string instruments playing together to create harmonic or textural layers.

Arabic/Middle Eastern Strings

Bowed string playing with characteristic ornamentation and melodic modes of Arabic or Middle Eastern music.

Central role of string instruments, including solo melodic and ensemble textures, often conveying strong emotion or cultural style.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Prominence

Synthesizers are heavily featured, providing melodies, basslines, and harmonic pads.

Pop/Electronic Genre

Overall sound and production style characteristic of pop, dance, or electronic music genres.

Music characterized by extensive use of electronic instruments, especially synthesizers, within a pop or electronic genre framework.


Sustained Electronic Pads

Use of sustained electronic synth pads or textures.

Sustained Orchestral Strings

Use of sustained orchestral string sections.

Atmospheric Texture

Creation of a spacious, ambient, or immersive sonic environment through sustained sounds.

Use of sustained electronic pads or orchestral strings creating atmospheric textures


Fast Tempo

Music is played at a rapid pace.

High Energy

Music conveys intense and vigorous feeling.

Driving Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns are propulsive and insistent.

Rapid pace, high energy, propulsive rhythms.


Sustained Electronic Pads

Long-held electronic tones or chords.

Ambient Atmosphere

Focus on mood and texture over rhythm or melody.

Electronic Production

Sounds generated electronically.

Sustained electronic tones creating atmospheric texture.


Bowed Strings

Instruments played with a bow.

Low Register Strings

String instruments producing low pitches (e.g., cello, double bass).

Sustained Notes

Musical notes held for an extended duration.

Atmospheric Texture

Music focused on creating mood or ambiance through sound texture.

Bowed string instruments in the lower register playing sustained notes creating an atmospheric texture.


Drone

Continuous or slowly evolving sustained tone.

Low Frequency

Sound primarily exists in the bass register.

Sustained Tones

Sounds are held for long durations.

Continuous low frequency sustained sound


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a strong, consistent beat in most sections.

Fast Tempo

Rhythmic sections maintain a high pace.

Atmospheric Pads

Inclusion of sustained, less rhythmic synthesizer textures.

EDM Style

Overall sound aligns with Electronic Dance Music genres.

Electronic Dance Music characterized by synthesizers, driving rhythms, fast tempos, and atmospheric textures.


Fast Tempo

Music played at a high beats per minute.

Acoustic Drum Kit

Features sounds characteristic of a live or realistically sampled acoustic drum set.

Breakbeat Rhythm

Utilizes syncopated drum patterns, often with shuffled or complex snare hits, characteristic of breakbeats.

Drum Dominance

The drums are a prominent or central element in the mix.

Fast, complex, acoustic-sounding breakbeat drumming.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained, layered synth sounds for harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Varying Rhythms

Rhythms range from slow, ambient pulses to driving, repetitive electronic beats.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizer pads and diverse rhythmic patterns.


Jazz Combo Instrumentation

Features piano, acoustic bass, drums, and wind instruments (saxophone, trumpet, clarinet).

Swing Rhythm

Characterized by swung eighth notes and typical jazz drum patterns.

Acoustic Sound

Primarily features acoustic instruments rather than electronic ones.

Improvisation

Melodic solos suggest improvised sections are a core element.

Acoustic jazz combo music featuring swing rhythm and improvisation.


Acoustic Piano

Prominent use of acoustic piano, often carrying the main melody or harmonic structure.

Classical/Neo-classical Style

Musical style characterized by classical harmonic progressions, melodic phrasing, and structure.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Overall emotional tone is subdued, thoughtful, or melancholic.

String Instruments

Inclusion of bowed string instruments (violins, cello, etc.) providing accompaniment or counter-melody.

Acoustic, melancholic music in a classical or neo-classical style, featuring piano and strings.


Reedy Wind Instrument

Prominent use of a wind instrument with a reedy timbre, likely a clarinet or similar.

Expressive Melody

Melodic lines feature significant vibrato, bends, and vocal-like phrasing.

Traditional Folk Influence

Melodic style and ornamentation suggest influence from traditional folk music traditions.

Expressive melodies performed by reedy wind instruments, drawing on traditional folk styles.


Drone

Sustained or slowly evolving tones or harmonies.

Ambient Soundscape

Atmospheric, non-rhythmic texture focused on mood.

Synthesizer Timbres

Sounds characteristic of electronic synthesis or heavy processing.

Sustained atmospheric non-rhythmic soundscapes


Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of distorted electric guitars providing rhythmic and melodic elements.

Driving Drums

Fast-paced, energetic drumming providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Male Vocals

Presence of male lead vocals, often with an energetic or shouting delivery.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a consistently high speed.

Energetic rock style characterized by distorted guitars, fast drums, and male vocals.


Noise Music

Music primarily composed of noise and non-traditional sonic textures.

Audio Distortion

Extensive use of distortion effects applied to various sound sources.

Industrial Textures

Sounds and rhythms evoking industrial environments or machinery.

Electronic Sound Design

Sounds generated or heavily manipulated using electronic means.

Music characterized by noise, distortion, and industrial electronic textures.


Whip Sound Effect

Short, sharp, broadband noise resembling a whip crack or fast swish.

Sound Design Element

Produced percussive sound effect used for emphasis or transition.

Transient Noise

Sound with sharp attack and rapid decay.

Consistent use of a specific whip/swish sound effect.


Bowed Strings

Sound produced by bowing string instruments.

Low Frequency

Musical content primarily in the bass register.

Sustained Notes

Notes held for extended durations.

Cello or Double Bass

Timbre and range consistent with these specific bowed string instruments.

Sustained low-frequency bowed string sounds


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes, chords, or textures forming a continuous sound bed.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating mood and space through layered sounds rather than prominent melody or rhythm.

Electronic Pads/Drones

Use of synthesizers to create sustained pads or continuous drone sounds.

Resonant Sounds

Sounds characterized by long decay and resonance, such as bells or gongs.

Emphasis on sustained, textural sounds creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Hand Drum Percussion

Rhythmic patterns played on hand drums.

Frame Drum Percussion

Percussion using frame drums, sometimes with jingles, played with hands or sticks.

Middle Eastern Percussion Style

Use of drums and playing techniques characteristic of Middle Eastern and North African music.

Rhythmic patterns played on traditional hand and frame drums using specific techniques, characteristic of Middle Eastern music.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Blues/Folk Style

Musical style influenced by blues and folk genres.

Clean Acoustic Sound

Production style emphasizes natural, clean acoustic instrument sounds.

Shuffle Rhythm

Presence of a shuffle or swing rhythmic feel in some sections.

Bass Guitar

Underpinning bass guitar lines, sometimes walking patterns.

Acoustic instrumentation, primarily guitar, in a blues/folk style with clean production.


Blues/Jazz Guitar Sample

Sampled guitar playing with a bluesy or jazzy feel, often featuring bends and vibrato.

Kazoo/Reed Instrument Sample

Sampled melodic lines played on a kazoo or similar reed instrument, often with simple percussion.

Recurring Vocal Sample

A repeated spoken phrase used as a rhythmic or interjecting element.

Sound Effects

Inclusion of various non-musical sound effects such as cartoon sounds, drones, or rapid percussive sounds.

Audio Sampling/Collage

Technique of cutting and combining disparate audio sources and samples.

Combination of distinct audio samples including musical instruments, vocal phrases, and sound effects using cut-up techniques.


Vocals

Melodic singing is present.

Piano/Keys

Keyboard instruments provide harmonic and melodic content.

Jazz/Soul Influence

Harmonic language, instrumentation, and rhythmic feel suggest jazz and soul genres.

Live Instrumentation

Sounds of acoustic or electric instruments played live.

Relaxed Tempo

Music is generally at a moderate to slow pace.

Music with jazz/soul characteristics, featuring live instruments and vocals, often at a relaxed tempo.


Slow Tempo

Music is played at a consistently slow pace.

Sustained Sounds

Dominant use of long, held notes or continuous sound textures (drones, pads).

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a pervasive mood or environment through sound rather than strong melody or rhythm.

Somber/Reflective Mood

Emotional tone is often melancholic, serious, or introspective.

Slow tempo, sustained notes and textures, atmospheric quality, often conveying a somber or reflective mood.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthesizer notes creating an atmospheric texture.

Electronic Percussion

Rhythmic patterns generated by electronic drum sounds or drum machines.

Rapid Percussive Noise

Fast, sharp, non-tonal rhythmic sounds, potentially scratching or processed noise.

Alternating sustained atmospheric synth textures and sharp electronic rhythmic elements.


Jazz Genre

Music belonging to the jazz genre.

Jazz Instrumentation

Features instruments commonly found in jazz ensembles (e.g., saxophone, piano, bass, drums, brass).

Swing Rhythm

Exhibits a swing feel with characteristic rhythmic patterns.

Jazz Harmony

Utilizes harmonic language typical of jazz music.

Music characterized by jazz genre conventions, instrumentation, rhythm, and harmony.


Flute Timbre

Characteristic airy, breathy sound produced by flute-like instruments.

Wind Instruments

Primary use of instruments where sound is produced by air flow, specifically woodwinds.

Melodic and Sustained Playing

Instruments playing either distinct melodic lines or long, sustained notes/drones.

Characteristic airy, breathy timbre of flute-like wind instruments playing melodies or sustained notes.


Sustained Tones

Long-duration musical notes or chords forming a continuous sound.

Atmospheric Texture

Background soundscapes creating mood and ambiance rather than distinct melody or rhythm.

Pads

Synthesized or processed sounds characterized by their sustained, evolving nature, often used for harmonic or atmospheric backing.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence of strong, driving rhythmic patterns or percussion.

Sustained, evolving atmospheric sounds, primarily synthesized pads, creating background texture.


High Fidelity Audio

Audio exhibits professional recording, mixing, and mastering quality, resulting in clarity and polish.

Expressive Moods

Each musical piece clearly communicates a specific emotional state or atmosphere.

Consistent Energy Level

Within each snippet, the musical intensity and volume remain relatively stable.

Music characterized by high fidelity production, clear emotional expression, and consistent energy levels within segments, across diverse styles.


Melancholic Mood

Pervasive emotional tone conveying sadness, longing, or introspection.

Orchestral Strings

Prominent use of string instruments, often playing sustained or melodic lines.

Piano

Featured instrument providing melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic support.

Atmospheric Production

Use of reverb, sustained sounds, or pads to create a sense of space and atmosphere.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, expressive melodic lines as a central musical element.

Emotional, melodic music featuring orchestral strings and piano, with an atmospheric quality.


Distorted Electric Guitar Riffs

Prominent, heavily distorted electric guitar playing rhythmic patterns.

Heavy Drumming

Energetic drumming featuring strong backbeat and frequent double bass pedal use.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a consistently high speed.

Aggressive Tone

High-energy, intense, and often abrasive musical character.

High-energy, distorted guitar-driven music with fast tempos and heavy drumming typical of metal subgenres.


Sustained Tones

Long, held musical notes or textures.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Music focused on creating an immersive environment or mood.

Absence of Rhythm

Lack of a discernible beat or rhythmic pattern.

Electronic Textures

Sounds primarily generated or processed electronically, often synth pads or drones.

Music characterized by sustained tones, atmospheric textures, and lack of rhythm, often created with electronic sounds.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often as the primary instrument.

Male Vocals

Singing, when present, features male voices.

Folk/Acoustic Rock Style

Overall musical style characteristic of folk or acoustic rock genres.

Simple Arrangement

Instrumentation is generally sparse, focusing on core elements like guitar and vocals.

Acoustic guitar-driven music, often featuring male vocals, characteristic of folk or acoustic rock.


Mallet Percussion

Instruments played by striking bars with mallets, producing pitched tones.

Glockenspiel

High-pitched mallet percussion instrument with metal bars.

Xylophone/Marimba

Mallet percussion instrument with wooden or lower-pitched metal bars.

Vibraphone

Mallet percussion instrument with metal bars and often a sustained tone.

Music featuring pitched percussion instruments played with mallets.


Percussion Ensemble

Music primarily built around multiple percussion instruments playing together.

Hand Drum Focus

Prominent use of hand drums, often resembling congas.

Latin Percussion

Inclusion of instruments typical in Latin music percussion sections (congas, timbales, cowbell, shakers).

Driving Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns that are energetic and propel the music forward.

Music centered around a percussion ensemble featuring hand drums and Latin percussion instruments creating driving rhythms.


Piano Focus

Piano serves as the central melodic and harmonic instrument.

Melancholy Mood

Music evokes feelings of sadness, reflection, or emotional depth.

Atmospheric Texture

Use of pads, sustained sounds, or reverb creates a spacious atmosphere.

Film Underscore Style

Music is suitable for emotional or atmospheric background in visual media.

Emotionally resonant piano music with atmospheric elements, suitable for film underscore.


Rhythmic Vocalizations

Use of voice for rhythmic or percussive effect, including chanting or vocal samples.

Repetitive Rhythms

Simple, looping rhythmic patterns forming the musical backbone.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a specific mood or texture through layered sounds.

Music primarily driven by rhythmic vocal sounds, chanting, and repetitive percussive patterns, often with atmospheric elements.


Percussion Ensemble

Music centered around multiple percussion instruments.

Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Intricate and layered rhythmic structures.

Latin/Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Rhythmic styles characteristic of Latin American and Afro-Cuban music.

Fast Tempos/Playing

Frequent use of rapid rhythmic figures or overall fast tempo feel.

Hand Drums

Prominent use of hand-played drums like congas, bongos, or similar.

Metal Percussion

Inclusion of instruments like cowbells or other metallic sounds.

Percussion-driven music with complex, often fast, rhythms, strongly influenced by Latin/Afro-Cuban styles.


Siren Sound Effect

Oscillating pitch sound effect, often associated with warnings or emergencies.

Percussive Noise

Rhythmic sounds produced by hits or impacts, often non-traditional percussion or noise.

Atonal/Non-Melodic Content

Music or sound lacking traditional melodic or harmonic structure.

Use of noise and sound effects, specifically sirens and percussive noise, as primary sonic material, lacking traditional melody/harmony.


Soul/R&B Samples

Audio segments originating from Soul or R&B recordings.

Vinyl Artifacts

Sounds characteristic of vinyl records, such as surface noise or crackle.

DJ Scratching

Turntable manipulation technique producing distinct audio effects.

Prominent Bassline

A clearly audible and often central bass part.

Hip-Hop music production heavily based on sampling Soul/R&B records, including vinyl sounds and scratching.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique involving plucking individual strings.

Strumming

Guitar playing technique involving sweeping across strings.

Mellow Acoustic Style

Overall musical style is calm, relaxed, and acoustic-based.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, featuring both fingerpicking and strumming techniques, creating a mellow atmosphere.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Fast Drumming

High-tempo drumming featuring double bass pedal and rapid cymbal work.

Harsh Vocals

Aggressive, shouted, or screamed vocal delivery.

Heavy Riffing

Driving, often palm-muted guitar patterns forming the core rhythm.

High-energy, aggressive music characterized by distorted guitars, fast drumming, harsh vocals, and heavy riffs.


Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum on every quarter note.

Driving Electronic Bassline

Prominent, rhythmic, often synthesized bass.

Electronic Dance Music

Genre characterized by repetitive rhythms and synthesized sounds.

Repetitive four-on-the-floor rhythm and prominent electronic bass.


Double-Reed Wind Instruments

Prominent use of instruments with a reedy, buzzing timbre, such as zurna or duduk.

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodies feature extensive use of trills, rapid runs, and other decorative techniques.

Drone Accompaniment

Sustained notes or simple harmonic figures often underpin the main melody.

Folk Music Style

Music exhibits characteristics of traditional folk styles, likely from regions where double-reed instruments are common.

Traditional folk music featuring prominent, highly ornamented melodies played on double-reed wind instruments, often accompanied by drones.


Jazz Trio Instrumentation

Core instrumentation includes acoustic/electric bass, drums, and piano.

Walking Bassline

Prominent, often melodic or walking bass patterns driving the rhythm.

Swing/Syncopated Rhythm

Rhythmic feel incorporates swing or syncopated patterns, particularly in bass and drums.

Jazz Harmony

Use of jazz chord voicings and progressions.

Jazz-influenced music featuring core jazz trio instrumentation, prominent rhythmic basslines, and jazz harmony.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion for rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Use

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

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built around looping and consistent rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Music Style

Overall genre characteristics consistent with electronic dance music.

Electronic music featuring repetitive rhythms, electronic drums, and synthesizers, focused on groove.


Acoustic Folk Instruments

Traditional acoustic instruments including brass, reeds, plucked strings, and percussion.

Melodic Ornamentation

Use of trills, vibrato, and rapid decorative figures in melodies.

Driving Rhythmic Feel

Energetic and often complex rhythmic patterns.

Balkan/Eastern European Style

Musical characteristics typical of traditional folk music from the Balkan or Eastern European region.

Traditional Balkan/Eastern European folk music style, acoustic instruments, melodic ornamentation, driving rhythms.


Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained, layered synthesizer sounds as the primary musical element.

Atmospheric Texture

Music characterized by sustained sounds, evolving textures, and a sense of space.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow pace.

Melancholic/Ethereal Mood

Emotional tone is often introspective, sad, or otherworldly.

Absence of Prominent Rhythm

Music lacks a strong, driving beat or percussive element.

Atmospheric synthesizer textures, sustained tones, slow tempo, often melancholic or ethereal mood, minimal rhythm.


Swing Rhythm

Characteristic jazz rhythmic feel with swung eighth notes.

Jazz Ensemble

Combination of upright bass, drums, piano, and saxophone.

Upright Bass

Acoustic bass instrument providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Walking Bass Line

Bass pattern playing on each beat, outlining harmony.

Jazz music with swing rhythm, upright bass, drums, piano, saxophone


Sustained Tones

Musical notes held for extended durations.

Atmospheric Pads

Layered, sustained sounds creating a background atmosphere.

Synth Textures

Primary sound source is electronic synthesizers.

Ambient Quality

Focus on mood and texture rather than rhythm or melody.

Sustained atmospheric synth pads creating an ambient texture.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Drum Programming

Rhythms created using electronic drum sounds and programmed patterns.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth patterns providing rhythmic or melodic elements.

Synth Bass

Deep basslines produced by synthesizers.

Synthesizer-driven soundscapes and rhythms using electronic drums and bass.


Accordion

Prominent use of accordion, often playing melody or harmonic accompaniment.

Clarinet

Lead melodic instrument with characteristic ornamentation and rapid passages.

Brass Section

Inclusion of brass instruments providing rhythmic drive and harmonic support.

Driving Rhythm

Lively, often syncopated rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Eastern European Folk Scales

Use of musical scales and modes characteristic of Eastern European folk traditions.

Lively instrumental music featuring accordion, clarinet, brass, and percussion, characteristic of Eastern European folk traditions with danceable rhythms.


High Tempo

Music played at a very fast speed.

Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines and synthesized percussion sounds.

Driving Rhythm

Repetitive, propulsive rhythmic patterns creating forward momentum.

Synthesizer Use

Electronic synthesis used for melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Fast tempo electronic music with driving, repetitive rhythms and synthesized sounds.


Game Over Sound

Distinct audio cue signifying termination or failure.

Digital Sound Effects

Electronic, non-musical sounds used for emphasis or transition.

Abrupt Transitions

Sudden, unmixed cuts between audio segments.

Genre Diversity

Presence of multiple distinct musical styles.

Diverse musical excerpts punctuated by abrupt cuts and digital sound effects, including a prominent 'game over' sound.


Low Frequency Dominance

Music heavily centered around very low-pitched sounds.

Sub-Bass

Presence of frequencies typically below 60 Hz, felt more than heard.

Drone Textures

Sustained, unchanging or slowly evolving low-frequency tones.

Bass Modulation

Rhythmic or periodic variation in the amplitude or frequency of low-frequency sounds.

Music defined by prominent, often modulated, low frequencies and sustained bass elements.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Electronic Dance Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns common in electronic dance music, often featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Synthesizer-driven Melodies

Primary melodic and harmonic content generated by synthesizers.

Strong presence of electronic music production techniques and styles, particularly electronic dance music.


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent use of electric guitars with heavy distortion effects.

Driving Drum Rhythms

Consistent, energetic drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Typical rock/metal band setup featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums.

High Energy Performance

Music characterized by fast tempos and intense delivery.

Rock/Metal music featuring distorted guitars, driving drums, and high energy.


Electronic Sound Design

Use of synthesized and processed electronic sounds.

Rhythmic Noise Textures

Integration of noise, static, or distorted textures into rhythmic patterns.

Abstract Percussion

Non-traditional or synthetic percussive sounds and patterns.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong, often looping or repetitive rhythmic structures.

Electronic sound design, rhythmic noise textures, abstract percussive elements, repetitive structures.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features instruments commonly found in an orchestra, such as strings, brass, and potentially synthesized equivalents or choir pads.

Cinematic/Epic Style

Music designed to evoke strong emotions and grand scale, typical of film scores or epic soundtracks.

Melody Focus

Prominent, often sweeping and memorable melodic lines are central to the musical structure.

Dramatic Harmony

Harmonic progressions utilize minor keys, modes, or chromaticism to create tension and emotional depth.

Cinematic orchestral music characterized by grand scale, dramatic harmony, and prominent melodies.


Distorted Guitars

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

Fast Drums

High-tempo drumming often featuring double bass pedal patterns.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal style characterized by shouting or screaming.

High Energy Tempo

Music played at a consistently fast and energetic pace.

High-energy music featuring distorted guitars, fast drumming, and aggressive vocals.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic foundation created using drum machines or electronic percussion.

Driving Beat

Propulsive, often four-on-the-floor or similar rhythmic pattern.

Arpeggiated Synths

Recurring use of arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.

Production utilizing synthesizers and electronic rhythms, often with a driving feel.


Guitar

Presence of guitar as a primary instrument.

Plucked/Strummed Strings

Musical parts played by plucking or strumming stringed instruments.

Varied Guitar Techniques

Use of different guitar playing techniques including fingerpicking, strumming, and arpeggios.

Varied Guitar Tones

Presence of both acoustic and electric guitar tones, including clean and distorted sounds.

Music prominently featuring guitar played with diverse techniques and tones.


Prominent Electric Bass

Driving, often syncopated electric bassline providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Danceable Groove

Rhythmic patterns from drums and bass creating a strong, consistent, danceable feel.

Funk/Soul Rhythms

Use of syncopated rhythms, specific drum patterns, and basslines characteristic of funk and soul music.

Strong danceable rhythm section featuring prominent electric bass and syncopated patterns characteristic of funk and soul music.


Piano Lead

Piano is the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

String Arrangement

Orchestral or synthesized strings provide accompaniment or secondary melodies.

Reflective/Melancholic Mood

Music evokes a calm, reflective, or melancholic emotional state.

Instrumental Focus

Music is purely instrumental with no vocals.

Cinematic/Classical Crossover

Style blends classical instrumentation/harmony with contemporary, often cinematic, qualities.

Instrumental music featuring piano and strings, creating a reflective or melancholic mood.


String Ensemble

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

Piano

Inclusion of piano providing melodic or harmonic support.

Orchestral Arrangement

Music arranged for orchestral instruments, emphasizing harmony and melody.

Melancholic/Expressive Mood

Harmonic and melodic content conveying sadness, drama, or emotional depth.

Orchestral music, strings and piano prominent, melancholic/dramatic mood.


Carnatic Percussion

Rhythmic patterns and timbre characteristic of South Indian classical percussion instruments like mridangam or ghatam.

Indian String Drone/Melody

Sustained tones or melodic lines from traditional Indian string instruments like veena or tanpura.

Traditional South Indian classical music style featuring distinctive percussion and string instruments.


Jazz Genre

Music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a swing feel.

Swing Rhythm

A rhythmic feel where eighth notes are played with a triplet feel, emphasizing the off-beats.

Jazz Ensemble Instrumentation

Features piano, upright bass, drums, and saxophone.

Live Performance Feel

Audio characteristics suggest a live recording or performance environment.

Jazz music with swing rhythm performed by a typical jazz ensemble featuring piano, bass, drums, and saxophone, likely in a live setting.


Low Frequency Drone

Sustained low frequency sound or noise.

High Frequency Tone

Sustained high-pitched pure tone or electronic sound.

Presence of sustained, non-melodic sounds including low frequency drones and high frequency pure tones.


Electronic Percussion

Driving rhythms provided by electronic drums or drum machines.

Synthesized Sounds

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

Distortion/Saturation

Processing applied to sounds resulting in a gritty or harsh quality.

Repetitive Patterns

Recurring rhythmic and sometimes melodic figures.

Electronic music featuring driving, often distorted percussion, synthesized textures, and repetitive structures.


Electronic Production

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

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating a harmonic and atmospheric background.

Arpeggiated Synth

A synthesizer playing notes of a chord in sequence, often rapidly and rhythmically.

Electronic Drums

Drum sounds generated electronically, providing a steady rhythmic foundation.

Trance Music Elements

Musical characteristics common in the Trance genre, including atmospheric synths, arpeggios, and electronic rhythms.

Electronic music style featuring atmospheric synth pads, arpeggiated synth patterns, and electronic drums.


Prominent Horn Section

Heavy use of brass and woodwind instruments like saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.

Jazz and Big Band Influence

Elements of swing rhythm, harmony, and arrangement typical of jazz and big band music.

Latin Music Elements

Incorporation of Latin rhythms, percussion patterns, and overall feel.

Horn Section Arrangements

Coordinated melodic and rhythmic lines played by multiple horn instruments.

Music featuring prominent, arranged horn sections with jazz and latin influences.


Sonic Texture

Focus on the unique timbral and textural qualities of the sound material.

Rhythmic Prominence

Emphasis on distinct or complex rhythmic and percussive elements in most clips.

Sound Processing/Synthesis

Use of electronic sound sources or significant audio processing in many clips.

Exploration of distinct and varied sonic textures.


Hand Percussion

Hand-played percussion instruments including drums and shakers.

Complex Rhythms

Intricate and layered rhythmic patterns.

Acoustic Instruments

Sounds characteristic of acoustic, non-electronic instruments.

Acoustic hand percussion creating intricate rhythmic patterns.


Acoustic Guitar Strumming

Prominent acoustic guitar playing rhythmic chord progressions.

Live Drum Kit

Standard drum kit providing a consistent, often upbeat, rhythmic foundation.

Electric Bass

Bass guitar providing the harmonic and rhythmic low end.

Upbeat Tempo

Consistent moderate to fast tempo.

Acoustic Pop/Rock Style

Overall musical style characteristic of acoustic pop, rock, or folk-rock.

Upbeat music featuring acoustic guitar, electric bass, and live drums.


Slow Tempo

Music is consistently at a slow pace.

Minor Key

Predominant use of minor scales and chords.

Melancholic Mood

Evokes feelings of sadness, introspection, or pensiveness.

Piano Driven

Piano is a central and often leading instrument.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained pads or strings creating an ambient background.

Slow tempo, minor key tonality, prominent piano, atmospheric textures, introspective mood.


Piano Music

Primary instrument is piano.

Calm/Reflective Mood

Music evokes a calm, reflective, or melancholic mood.

Slow Tempo

Tempo is generally slow to moderate.

Classical/Neoclassical Style

Musical style resembles classical or neoclassical piano.

Piano as primary instrument, calm and expressive mood, often solo.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring non-amplified instruments such as ukulele, acoustic guitar, and piano.

Strummed Chords

Prominent use of strumming patterns on acoustic string instruments.

Ukulele Focus

Frequent and prominent presence of ukulele as a lead or rhythmic instrument.

Gentle Positive Mood

Overall atmosphere is light, cheerful, and gentle.

Music featuring acoustic instruments, primarily ukulele and acoustic guitar, with strummed chords and a gentle, positive mood.


Vintage Recording

Audio characteristics suggest older recording technology.

Acoustic Instruments

Primarily features non-electronic instruments like strings, woodwinds, piano.

Prominent Melody

Strong, clear, and memorable melodic lines are central.

Traditional Harmony

Harmonic language is tonal and follows conventional structures.

Male Vocal Vibrato

Distinctive vocal technique used by the male singer.

Music characteristic of early to mid-20th century, acoustic instrumentation, prominent melodies, traditional harmony, vintage recording quality.


Hand Drums

Percussion instruments played by hand, such as congas, frame drums, or similar.

Acoustic Percussion

Non-electronic percussion instruments.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on complex rhythmic patterns as the main musical element.

Percussion Ensemble

Music performed exclusively by percussion instruments.

Music consisting entirely of percussion instruments, primarily acoustic and hand-played, focusing on rhythmic complexity.


Piano Music

Music performed exclusively on a piano.

Melodic Focus

Features a prominent, clear melodic line.

Harmonic Accompaniment

Includes harmonic support through chords or arpeggios.

Varying Tempo and Texture

Alternates between slower, sustained sections and faster, arpeggiated or rhythmic passages.

Music performed solely on piano, featuring melody and harmony with varying tempo and texture.


Atmospheric Production

Focus on creating a sense of space, depth, and mood.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers and electronic processing to create evolving sounds and pads.

Spacious Sound Design

Application of effects like reverb and delay to expand the perceived size of the soundstage.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained or evolving synth sounds providing harmonic and textural backing.

Music characterized by atmospheric production, electronic textures, and spacious sound design.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary sound source.

Repetitive Loops

Music built around repeating rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic patterns.

Rhythmic Electronic

Electronic music with a strong emphasis on rhythm and groove.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers and repetitive patterns.


Piano

Prominent use of acoustic piano, often playing melodic or harmonic roles.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Focus on acoustic instruments, avoiding electronic sounds.

Calm Mood

Overall peaceful, calm, or slightly melancholic emotional tone.

Sustained Tones

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

Calm acoustic music, prominent piano, sustained tones, peaceful mood.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent, often riff-based, heavily distorted electric guitar sound.

Driving Drumming

Energetic, often fast-paced drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Electric Bass Guitar

Bass guitar providing the low-end harmonic and rhythmic support.

Guitar Solos

Sections featuring virtuosic or melodic lead guitar improvisation or composition.

Music characterized by distorted electric guitar riffs, driving drums, electric bass, and frequent guitar solos.


Sustained Tones

Long, continuous sounds forming a textural or harmonic layer.

Drones

Low-frequency, sustained tones providing a foundational sound.

Atmospheric Texture

Spacious, non-rhythmic soundscapes focused on mood and texture.

Resonant Sounds

Tones with prominent, lingering decay, often metallic or bowl-like.

Gong/Bell Percussion

Distinct strikes of resonant metallic percussion instruments.

Music characterized by sustained tones, drones, atmospheric textures, and resonant percussion.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating atmospheric background textures.

Synth Bass

Prominent electronic basslines providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Dark Atmosphere

Overall mood characterized by dark, intense, or unsettling sonic qualities.

Electronic Textures

Varied electronic sounds and effects contributing to the sonic landscape.

Electronic music featuring dark, atmospheric textures and prominent synth elements.


Piano Music

Prominent use of piano, often playing melodic lines.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Features instruments commonly found in orchestras, such as strings, brass, and woodwinds.

Melodic Focus

Music is centered around clear, discernible instrumental melodies.

Classical/Cinematic Style

Instrumental music characteristic of classical, neo-classical, or film/game scores.

Instrumental music with prominent melodies, utilizing piano and orchestral instruments, characteristic of classical or cinematic styles.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum pulse on every beat.

Synthesizer Lead Melodies

Prominent, often arpeggiated or melodic synth lines.

Electronic Drum Kit

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds including layered hi-hats, claps, and snares.

High Tempo

Fast pace, typical of dance music genres.

Driving electronic rhythm with prominent synth melodies and high tempo.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Use

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

Atmospheric Textures

Focus on creating spacious, ambient, or ethereal soundscapes.

Reverb and Spatial Effects

Use of reverb and other effects to create a sense of depth and space.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords or textures providing harmonic backing.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers, atmospheric textures, and spatial effects.


Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

Steady kick drum pulse on every beat.

Synth Bassline

Prominent electronic bass frequencies providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Synth Melodies/Pads

Electronic melodic lines and atmospheric textures.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Electronic dance music characterized by a consistent four-on-the-floor beat, synth bass, and synth melodies.


Low Frequency Dominance

Prominent sound energy concentrated in the bass and sub-bass frequency range.

Sustained Tones

Musical elements are characterized by long-held notes or drones.

Drone/Resonance

The low-frequency sound often has a continuous, resonant, or drone-like quality.

Dominant presence of sustained, low-frequency sound, often with a resonant or drone-like character.


Sustained Tones

Long-held musical notes or chords.

Drone

Sustained or repeating sound forming a harmonic or rhythmic base.

Synthesized Textures

Musical sounds created or heavily processed using synthesizers or digital effects.

Ambient Soundscapes

Music focused on creating atmosphere or mood through texture and timbre.

Music characterized by long-held, often synthesized or processed sounds creating atmospheric textures.


Steady Pulse

Consistent underlying beat or tempo.

Electronic Percussion

Synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Rhythmic Looping

Repetitive rhythmic patterns forming core structure.

Electronic Sound

Overall synthesized or non-acoustic sound.

Steady electronic percussion and rhythmic looping.


Electronic Production

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping rhythmic patterns, often based on drum machine sequences.

Strong Low End

Prominent bass frequencies and bassline elements.

Percussive Focus

Emphasis on drum sounds and other percussive elements.

Sampled/Processed Sounds

Inclusion of sounds that appear sampled, processed, or manipulated.

Electronic production, repetitive rhythmic patterns, strong low end, percussive elements.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar, often playing riffs.

Heavy Drumming

Fast, powerful drumming with emphasis on kick and snare, often featuring double bass pedal.

Rock/Metal Genre

Overall musical style aligns with rock and metal genres.

High Energy

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

Riff-Based Structure

Musical sections frequently built around repeating guitar riffs.

High energy rock/metal music featuring distorted guitar riffs and heavy drumming.


Distorted Electric Guitars

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

Aggressive Drumming

Fast and technical drumming featuring double bass pedal work, rapid fills, and high energy.

Harsh Vocals

Vocal style characterized by screaming or growling, lacking clean melodic singing.

Fast Tempo

Music generally performed at a high speed, contributing to the intense feel.

High energy, fast-paced metal music featuring distorted guitars, aggressive drumming, and harsh vocals.


Instrumental Lead

Prominent melodic line played by a single instrument (electric guitar or brass), often in a soloistic or lead capacity.

Rhythm Section

Presence of bass and drums or percussion providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Live Band Instrumentation

Music performed by a traditional band setup, suggesting live players rather than electronic production.

Prominent instrumental lead over rhythm section in a live band context.


String Instrument

Sound produced by a plucked or bowed string instrument, likely a guitar.

Vibrato

Rapid, slight variation in pitch of a sustained note.

Single Note/Melodic Fragment

Focus on individual notes or short melodic phrases rather than chords.

Vibrato applied to sustained notes on a string instrument.


DJ Scratching

The rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables to produce percussive sounds.

Sample Manipulation

The use and alteration of pre-recorded audio snippets, often vocal or instrumental, as musical elements.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on strong, often repetitive, rhythmic patterns, frequently driven by drums and scratching.

Music style centered on using turntables as instruments, featuring prominent scratching and sample manipulation within rhythmic structures.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrument is synthesizer.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synth textures.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating melodic patterns played by synths.

Electronic Production

Music produced electronically.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesizers, often with atmospheric or arpeggiated elements.


Sustained Electronic Pads

Long-held electronic tones or chords creating a background texture.

Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking

Melodic lines played on acoustic guitar using fingerpicking technique.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow or moderate-slow pace.

Use of sustained electronic pads and acoustic guitar fingerpicking at a slow tempo to create an ambient texture.


Vinyl Scratching

Sound of vinyl records being manipulated back and forth on a turntable.

Sample Manipulation

Processing and rhythmic arrangement of short audio samples, including vocal sounds.

Abstract Sound Design

Focus on non-traditional musical elements and textures created through sound manipulation.

Focus on vinyl scratching and manipulated audio samples as primary sound sources and rhythmic elements.


Ambient Genre

Focus on atmosphere and texture over rhythm and structure.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds providing harmonic texture.

Atmospheric Textures

Emphasis on spaciousness, depth, and mood.

Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or chords forming the sonic foundation.

Absence of Strong Rhythm

Lack of prominent percussive elements or driving beat.

Sustained synth pads, atmospheric textures, ambient characteristics.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or chords forming the primary sonic material.

Atmospheric Texture

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

String/Pad Timbre

Sounds often produced by bowed strings or synthesizer pads.

Non-Rhythmic

Absence of a prominent beat or rhythmic structure.

Sustained, non-rhythmic tones creating atmospheric texture, often with string or pad timbres.


Heavy Electronic Bass

Prominent, often distorted or sub-heavy electronic bass sounds.

Electronic Drums

Use of electronic drum machine sounds and patterns.

Repetitive Rhythms

Simple, looping rhythmic structures.

Audio Distortion

Application of distortion or heavy processing, particularly on bass frequencies.

Music characterized by prominent, often distorted or sub-heavy electronic bass.


Classical Orchestration

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

Baroque/Classical Keyboard

Prominent use of harpsichord or similar period keyboard sounds.

Classical Style

Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures characteristic of classical music periods.

Period Piece Feel

Music evokes historical periods associated with classical composition.

Music composed and performed in the style of classical music periods, featuring orchestral and period keyboard instruments.


Hand Percussion

Prominent use of hand drums like congas or timbales providing rhythmic drive.

Syncopated Bassline

Groovy, rhythmic bass guitar lines emphasizing off-beats.

Latin Rhythm

Syncopated, danceable rhythmic patterns characteristic of Latin music styles.

Syncopated rhythmic foundation driven by hand percussion and groovy basslines, characteristic of Latin music.


Synth Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Slow Tempo

Consistent slow pace or beat across the music.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating a mood or environment through sustained sounds and textures.

Minimal Electronic Percussion

Subtle or understated electronic drum patterns or rhythmic elements.

Music characterized by slow tempo, atmospheric synth pads, and minimal electronic percussion.


Vocal Percussion

Human voice used to create rhythmic drum and percussion sounds.

Vocal Sound Effects

Human voice used to create abstract noises or mimic non-vocal sounds.

Processed Vocal Textures

Vocal sounds that are electronically altered or sustained to create atmospheric or rhythmic textures.

Human voice utilized as the primary sound source for creating diverse rhythmic, percussive, and textural elements.


Heavy Electronic Bass

Prominent, low-frequency, often processed or distorted bass sounds.

Electronic Rhythms

Driving, often syncopated or four-on-the-floor electronic drum patterns.

Synthesized Textures

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

Electronic music characterized by prominent, heavy, and often processed basslines.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or continuous sounds forming a textural base.

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmospheric sound design rather than melody or rhythm.

Lack of Rhythm/Beat

Absence of a discernible pulse or rhythmic pattern.

Sound Design Focus

Emphasis on sonic textures and effects over traditional musical elements.

Low Frequency Elements

Presence of deep bass or sub-bass frequencies in some sections.

Dissonance/Tension

Some sounds create a sense of unease or harmonic tension.

Ambient soundscapes characterized by sustained tones, textures, and a lack of traditional musical structure.


Drones

Sustained, evolving tones or textures.

Ambient Textures

Focus on atmospheric soundscapes without traditional melody or rhythm.

Noise Elements

Incorporation of noise or noise-like sounds (e.g., wind, static).

Low Frequency Content

Prominent presence of deep, low-end sounds.

Sustained, evolving sound textures, often incorporating noise and low frequencies, creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Driving Rhythm

A strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation with a clear, consistent beat.

Upbeat Tempo

Music performed at a relatively fast pace.

Energetic Feel

Overall high-energy character suitable for dancing or active listening.

Prominent Lead Vocals

A distinct lead vocal track is present.

Propulsive rhythmic foundation at a fast pace creating an energetic feel.


Orchestral and Piano Instrumentation

Features prominent use of orchestral instruments including strings, woodwinds, and brass, alongside piano.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Music conveys a predominant sense of melancholy, reflection, or dramatic tension.

Film Score Aesthetic

Compositional style, mood, and instrumentation are strongly reminiscent of music written for film.

Orchestral and piano instrumentation, melancholic/dramatic mood, film score style


Prominent Low End

Strong presence of basslines or sustained low frequencies.

Varied Low End Function

Low end serves as rhythmic bassline or sustained textural element.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of pads, drones, or other sustained sounds creating atmosphere.

Mixed Instrumentation

Combination of electronic and acoustic sounds.


Orchestral Strings

Prominent use of violin, viola, cello, and bass sections.

Orchestral Brass

Inclusion of trumpets, horns, and trombones for melodic and harmonic content.

Orchestral Percussion

Use of acoustic percussion like timpani and snare for rhythm and emphasis.

Cinematic/Epic Style

Music composed for dramatic effect, characteristic of film scores.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Reliance on traditional acoustic orchestral instruments.

Full orchestral instrumentation featuring strings, brass, and percussion in a dramatic, cinematic style.


String Ensemble

Primary instrumentation consists of orchestral string instruments.

Slow Tempo

Music is performed at a slow pace.

Sustained Phrasing

Musical lines feature long, sustained notes and legato articulation.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Music conveys a serious, often sad or dramatic emotional tone.

Orchestral strings playing slow, sustained music with melancholic or dramatic emotional tone.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Prominent acoustic guitar instrumentation


Harsh Noise

A genre or style characterized by abrasive, distorted, and often high-frequency sounds.

Distortion

Audio effect causing clipping and harmonic saturation, resulting in a harsh, gritty sound.

High-Frequency Noise

Prominent presence of sound energy in the upper frequency range, often perceived as static or hiss.

Repetitive Texture

Sounds often loop or sustain, creating a consistent, sometimes monotonous, sonic texture.

Abrasive, distorted, high-frequency noise texture.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument is an acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Arpeggiated Chords

Chords are played by sounding individual notes in sequence rather than simultaneously.

Melancholic Tone

Overall mood is often somber or reflective.

Acoustic guitar music featuring fingerpicked arpeggiated chords often with a melancholic or classical feel


Synthesizer-driven music

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

Electronic production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Atmospheric textures

Use of pads, sustained tones, reverb, or delay to create a sense of space and atmosphere.

Electronic percussion

Rhythms and drums are generated electronically.

Electronic music production featuring prominent synthesizers for melodies, pads, and textures, often creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Sustained Tones

Long, continuous notes or chords that evolve slowly over time.

Electronic Production

Sounds generated or heavily processed using electronic means, synthetic textures.

Lack of Traditional Rhythm

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

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmospheric soundscapes and evolving timbres rather than distinct musical phrases.

Music characterized by sustained, evolving electronic tones, creating an atmospheric texture without traditional rhythm or melody.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and digital production techniques.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent bass frequencies generated by synthesizers, often with distinct timbres.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns produced by drum machines or electronic sequencing, providing a driving feel.

Electronic music characterized by synthesized bass and electronic rhythms.


Electronic Music

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Consistent, looping rhythmic patterns forming the core structure.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Dance Tempo

Consistent tempo range suitable for dancing, typically around 120-130 BPM.

Groove Focus

Emphasis on rhythmic feel and hypnotic repetition over melodic or harmonic complexity.

Repetitive electronic rhythms, prominent synth bass, consistent dance tempo, groove-focused.


Sustained Tones

Musical concept featuring notes or sounds held for extended durations.

Drones

A sustained tone or note, often in the bass register, serving as a harmonic or atmospheric foundation.

Ambient Soundscape

Music characterized by atmospheric, often non-rhythmic or non-melodic, textures designed to create a sense of space or mood.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds used to create atmospheric or harmonic backing textures.

Music characterized by the use of sustained tones and drones to create atmospheric soundscapes.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or sampled drum sounds forming the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Programmed Beat

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or software sequencers.

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques, featuring synthesized sounds and programmed beats.


Brass Instruments

Presence of brass instruments, particularly low brass.

Trombone

Specific use of trombone, often with slides.

Plunger Mute

Use of a plunger or similar mute creating a 'wah-wah' or vocalized effect.

Glissandi

Sliding between notes, characteristic of trombone.

Brass instruments, primarily trombone, utilizing glissandi and plunger mutes for vocalized effects.


Marching Percussion

Prominent percussion featuring snare drum with a marching rhythm.

Dramatic Brass

Brass instruments playing tense or dramatic melodic lines.

Military/Action Theme

Music with a military or action film score aesthetic.

Marching percussion, dramatic brass, military/action theme.


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or chords forming the primary sonic element.

Ambient Texture

Focus on atmosphere and sonic texture rather than traditional musical structure.

Drone/Pad Sounds

Use of continuous, often synthetic or processed, sounds creating a backdrop.

Sustained, atmospheric sounds creating a textural backdrop without prominent rhythm or melody.


Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Fast Drumming

Rapid tempo drumming, often featuring double bass pedal.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal styles include shouting, screaming, or intense, high-energy singing.

High Energy Tempo

Music characterized by a fast pace and intense feel.

High-energy, aggressive rock/metal music featuring distorted guitars, fast drums, and intense vocals.


Audio Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio sources, producing distinct scratching or rubbing sounds.

Vocal Samples

Use of short, often repeated or manipulated vocal phrases.

Rhythmic Percussion

Presence of rhythmic percussive elements providing a beat.

Focus on rhythmic audio manipulation, featuring prominent scratching sounds and vocal samples.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Synthesizers

Prominent use of electronic instruments for melody, harmony, and bass.

Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

Consistent kick drum pulse on every quarter note.

Driving Tempo

Generally upbeat and energetic pace.

Electronic drums, synthesizers, four-on-the-floor rhythm, driving tempo


Trance/EDM Genre

Electronic dance music style with driving rhythms and synth-based textures.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Repetitive, energetic beat often featuring a prominent four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern.

Trance/EDM style characterized by synthesizers, electronic drums, and driving rhythms.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound processed with distortion or overdrive effect.

Rock/Metal Riffs

Repetitive melodic or chordal patterns typically played by distorted guitar in rock/metal.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Common band setup including electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Music featuring distorted electric guitars, rock/metal riffs, and typical rock band instrumentation.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or continuous sounds.

Metallic Resonance

Ringing or resonant sounds with a metallic quality.

Atmospheric Textures

Sounds like wind or hum creating an environment.

Focus on sustained, often metallic, resonant tones and atmospheric textures.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Synthesizer Bassline

Prominent, often rhythmic or driving bass provided by a synthesizer.

Electronic Dance Music

Overall genre characteristics including tempo, rhythm, and instrumentation.

Electronic drums, synthesized basslines, driving rhythm, characteristic of electronic dance music.


Sustained Synthesizer Pads

Long, evolving synthesizer sounds forming the harmonic and textural foundation.

Ambient Soundscape

Focus on atmosphere and texture over traditional melodic or rhythmic structures.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence of strong percussive elements or a clear, driving beat.

Atmospheric Effects

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

Ambient music featuring sustained synth pads and atmospheric textures, without prominent rhythm.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Driving Beat

Strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation, often with a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Repetitive Structure

Music structured around repeating rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Electronic production, driving beat, synthesizer focus, repetitive structure


Distorted Guitars

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

Fast Drumming

High tempo drum patterns, frequently featuring rapid kick drum work (double bass).

Aggressive Tone

Overall high energy, intense, and aggressive musical mood.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, fast drumming, and aggressive energy, consistent with heavy metal.


Acoustic Guitar

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar as the primary instrument, often with strumming or fingerpicking techniques.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Overall musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, often with a focus on melody and storytelling, typical of folk or acoustic genres.

Vocals

Presence of clear, melodic singing, typically male, accompanying the acoustic instrumentation.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often with vocals, in a folk or acoustic style.


Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitar presence, often distorted.

Drums

Driving drum kit rhythms, typically with strong backbeat.

Bass Guitar

Bass guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Male Vocals

Male lead vocals.

Rock/Punk Sound

Overall musical style consistent with rock or punk rock genres.

Energetic music characterized by electric guitar, bass, drums, and male vocals, typical of rock/punk genres.


Ambient Electronic

Music characterized by atmospheric soundscapes, often electronic, focusing on mood over rhythm or structure.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer chords or textures to create an atmospheric background.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a consistently slow pace.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating a spacious, immersive, and often calm or ethereal sonic environment.

Minimal Percussion

Percussion elements are present but subtle, understated, and not the primary focus of the rhythm.

Ambient electronic music featuring slow tempos, prominent atmospheric synth pads, and minimal percussion.


Acoustic Ensemble

Music performed by live acoustic instruments, no electronic elements detected.

Marching Percussion

Prominent acoustic percussion, including snare and bass drums, often playing rhythmic patterns typical of marching bands.

Brass and Woodwind Sections

Melodic and harmonic content provided by brass (e.g., tuba, trumpet) and woodwind (e.g., clarinet, flute) instruments.

Lively/Chaotic Atmosphere

Overall feel is energetic, sometimes slightly dissonant or chaotic, reminiscent of a live performance setting.

Live acoustic ensemble sound featuring brass, woodwinds, and prominent marching percussion, often with a lively or chaotic feel.


Accordion/Keyboard Lead

Prominent melodic instrument, often playing the main tune.

Brass Instrumentation

Use of brass instruments (trumpets, trombones) for melody and harmony.

Upbeat Dance Rhythm

Fast tempo with a strong, driving, danceable beat, often featuring distinct percussion patterns.

Cumbia Influence

Rhythmic and structural elements characteristic of Cumbia music.

Upbeat dance music combining Cumbia rhythms with prominent accordion and brass melodies.


String Instrumentation

Prominent use of string sounds, both melodic and harmonic, likely a mix of real and synthesized.

Piano

Inclusion of piano, often providing harmonic support or counter-melodies.

Emotional Mood

Music conveys a sense of emotion, often melancholic or uplifting, with a focus on feeling.

Cinematic Style

Arrangement and mood suggest suitability for film, television, or similar visual media.

Music featuring prominent string arrangements and piano, creating an emotional, cinematic atmosphere.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically, often from drum machines.

Four-on-the-floor Rhythm

A consistent kick drum pattern on every quarter note, typical of house and techno.

Synth Bass

Basslines played using synthesizers, providing the low-end foundation.

Repetitive Electronic Music

Music characterized by looping patterns and electronic instrumentation, suitable for dancing.

Electronic drums, synth bass, repetitive patterns, strong 4/4 rhythmic foundation.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Music primarily featuring traditional orchestral instruments including strings, brass, and percussion.

Epic/Dramatic Mood

Characterized by a sense of grandeur, heroism, or intense drama.

Prominent Brass Section

Frequent and impactful use of brass instruments, often carrying main melodic or harmonic lines.

Cinematic Style

Musical style commonly used in film scores, trailers, or video game soundtracks.

Grand, dramatic music featuring full orchestral arrangement, typical of film scores and trailers.