Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars with distortion effects, providing riffs, power chords, and melodic lines.

Driving Drum Beat

Energetic and consistent drum patterns providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

High Energy Tempo

Music generally features a fast or mid-to-fast tempo, contributing to an energetic feel.

Rock Instrumentation

Core sound built around electric guitars, bass, and drums, characteristic of rock music.

Music featuring energetic rock instrumentation, characterized by distorted electric guitars and driving drum rhythms.


Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are the primary or dominant instrument.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Music heavily reliant on synthesizers, featuring sustained pads and electronic production.


String Instruments

Music prominently featuring string instruments.

Plucked Strings

Frequent use of plucked string instruments like guitar or lute.

Bowed Strings

Inclusion of bowed string instruments like violin or cello.

Rhythmic String Use

String instruments often used to create rhythmic patterns.

Music characterized by the primary use of string instruments, encompassing both plucked and bowed techniques, frequently employed for rhythmic and melodic elements.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars with distortion effects, often playing riffs or power chords.

Driving Drum Beat

Strong, rhythmic drumming providing a consistent and energetic foundation.

Rock/Alternative Genre

Overall musical style aligns with rock or alternative rock characteristics.

Energetic Tempo

Music generally features moderate to fast tempos contributing to an energetic feel.

Guitar-driven rock/alternative music with prominent drums and energetic rhythm.


Melodic String Instruments

String instruments playing prominent melodic lines.

Bowed Strings

Presence of instruments played with a bow, such as violin or viola.

Folk/Traditional Influence

Musical styles drawing from various global folk or traditional music.

Wind Instruments

Presence of melodic wind instruments, such as clarinet or saxophone.

Expressive melodic string instruments, often bowed, frequently within diverse global folk and traditional music styles.


Sustained Atmospheric Textures

Long, evolving sounds creating a background atmosphere, often synth or string-like.

Repetitive Percussion Loops

Short, repeating rhythmic patterns from drums or percussion.

Musical elements characterized by sustained, evolving textures and recurring rhythmic loops.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar playing, including strumming and fingerpicking patterns.

Electronic/Ambient Textures

Inclusion of synthesized sounds, atmospheric pads, or electronic rhythmic elements.

Vocals

Presence of human voice, including singing, spoken word, or rap.

Varied musical elements. Acoustic guitar, electronic textures, vocals present. No single feature common across all.


Sustained Pads

Use of long, sustained synthesizer sounds.

Atmospheric Textures

Creation of mood or space through sustained sounds and textures.

Harmonic Bed

Sustained sounds providing an underlying harmonic or textural layer.

Use of sustained sounds, including electronic pads and acoustic instruments, providing atmospheric or harmonic texture.


Electric Guitar

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

Synthesizers and Electronic Sounds

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

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a clear beat and bassline providing rhythmic drive.

Music utilizing a blend of electronic and organic instrumentation, featuring elements like electric guitars, synthesizers, and rhythmic structures.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or via drum machine/sampler.

Synthesizers

Musical sounds generated by synthesizers, including pads, leads, and basses.

Programmed Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns created using sequencers, drum machines, or software.

Music produced using electronic drums and synthesizers with a focus on rhythmic patterns.


Accordion Lead

Accordion playing the primary melodic line.

Folk Music

Overall musical style characteristic of folk traditions.

Balkan/Eastern European Influence

Melodic and harmonic elements suggesting Balkan or Eastern European folk music.

Driving Rhythm

Energetic and often complex rhythmic patterns.

Balkan/Eastern European folk music characterized by prominent accordion melody and driving rhythms.


Cinematic Underscore

Music designed to evoke drama, tension, or grandeur, often used in film or media.

Low Frequency Emphasis

Prominent use of bass, sub-bass, timpani, or low strings/synths providing weight and atmosphere.

Tension Building

Harmonic progressions, dynamics, and textures designed to create a sense of anticipation or unease.

Hybrid Orchestral/Electronic

Combination of acoustic orchestral sounds (strings, brass, timpani) with electronic elements (synths, pads, processed sounds).

Atmospheric Textures

Sustained pads, strings, or synth textures creating a pervasive mood or background.

Dramatic cinematic underscore blending orchestral and electronic elements, emphasizing low frequencies and building tension.


Electronic Synthesis

Primary use of synthesizers and electronic sound generation.

Atmospheric Pads

Prominent use of sustained, layered synthesizer pads creating a spacious, ambient texture.

Relaxed Tempo

Music generally features a slow to moderate pace, contributing to a calm or introspective mood.

Electronic instrumentation, prominent atmospheric synth pads, relaxed tempo.


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or chords creating a continuous background texture.

Electronic Instrumentation

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

Rhythmic Patterns

Repetitive drum beats or percussive sequences.

Musical pieces featuring prominent sustained sounds forming background textures or pads.


Bell/Chime Timbre

Distinct metallic, resonant sound resembling bells or chimes.

Melodic Use

Bell/chime sounds frequently used for melodic lines.

Rhythmic Use

Bell/chime sounds also used for rhythmic patterns.

Pervasive use of bell or chime-like sounds, often melodic


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine beats providing rhythmic foundation.

Synth Bass

Prominent synthesized basslines driving the harmonic and rhythmic feel.

Atmospheric Synthesis

Use of synth pads, textures, or simple melodic lines creating mood and atmosphere.

Relaxed Tempo

Music generally at a slow to moderate pace.

Electronic music with relaxed tempos, atmospheric textures, and prominent synth bass.


Brass Section

Prominent brass instruments, primarily trumpets, playing melodic and rhythmic figures.

Latin Percussion

Driving, complex rhythms provided by instruments like congas, timbales, and cowbell.

Salsa/Mambo Genre

Upbeat tempo, syncopated rhythms, and harmonic structures characteristic of Latin dance music.

Rhythmic Piano/Bass

Piano often playing montuno patterns and bass providing a strong, rhythmic foundation.

Upbeat Latin music characterized by prominent brass sections, driving percussion, and rhythmic piano/bass interplay.


Sustained Tones

Long-held notes or chords creating atmospheric texture.

Synth Pads

Electronic pads with evolving textures.

Acoustic Piano

Piano instrument featured.

Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive electronic drum patterns.

Long-held tones, electronic pads, and piano elements creating atmospheric textures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound heavily processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Rock Instrumentation

Arrangement featuring electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Electronic Music Elements

Inclusion of synthesizers, electronic drums, or production techniques.

Guitar Feedback/Sustain

Sustained guitar notes with prominent feedback or long decay.

Prominent and recurring sonic characteristic featuring heavily distorted electric guitar.


Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Music produced electronically, typically for dancing in clubs or festivals.

Synthesizer-driven

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers for melodies, bass, and pads.

Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum pattern on every beat, typical of many EDM subgenres.

Repetitive structure

Music built around repeating loops and patterns with gradual changes.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers, steady rhythmic pulse, and repetitive structures.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Bassline Focus

Prominent and driving bass frequencies.

Wobble Bass

Synthesized bass sound with rhythmic filtering or modulation.

Electronic Rhythms

Drum patterns created using drum machines or synthesizers.

Electronic music with prominent, often modulated basslines and synthesized rhythms.


Drone

Continuous or slowly changing foundational pitch or harmony.

Sustained Pad

Long-held synthesized or electronic harmonic texture.

Resonant Sound

Sounds with prominent sustain and resonance.

Sustained resonant sounds providing harmonic/textural foundation.


Prominent Percussion

Percussion instruments are a dominant element.

Driving Rhythm

Features a propulsive and energetic rhythmic foundation.

Music centered around dominant percussion and a strong, driving rhythmic pulse.


Electric Guitar

Primary instrument featured throughout.

Distorted Guitar Tone

Use of overdrive or distortion effects on electric guitar.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive rhythmic and melodic patterns played on guitar.

Guitar Solos/Leads

Expressive melodic lines or improvisations on guitar.

Clean Guitar Tone

Use of electric guitar without significant distortion.

Rock Genre Elements

Musical characteristics typical of rock music styles.

Musical pieces centered around electric guitar performance, featuring various tones and playing styles within rock-oriented genres.


Electronic Rhythm

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or percussion.

Vocal Sampling

Use of short snippets of human voice as a musical element.

Audio Manipulation

Techniques applied to audio samples, such as scratching, looping, or rhythmic gating.

Electronic rhythms combined with manipulated audio samples, particularly vocals.


Prominent Reed Instrument

A melodic or solo part played by an instrument like a clarinet or saxophone.

Balkan/Klezmer Style Reed

Fast, expressive playing style characteristic of Balkan or Klezmer music on a reed instrument.

Synthesized/Novelty Reed Sound

Sounds mimicking reed instruments, potentially from synthesizers, toys, or mechanical instruments.

Prominent use of instruments producing sound via a vibrating reed, including clarinets, saxophones, and related sounds.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Gentle Strumming

Acoustic guitar often played with fingerpicking or gentle strumming techniques.

Delay/Reverb Effects

Acoustic guitar frequently processed with delay and/or reverb effects.

Calm/Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a calm, reflective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Slow/Moderate Tempo

Music is typically at a slow to moderate tempo.

Prominent acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or gently strummed with effects, creating a calm or melancholic mood at a slow to moderate tempo.


Acoustic Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar playing using fingerpicking technique.

Sustained Strings

String instruments playing long, held notes or atmospheric textures.

Synthesizer Pads/Drones

Synthesizer sounds creating sustained, evolving textures or low-frequency drones.

Absence of Percussion

Lack of drums or prominent rhythmic percussion.

Music characterized by sustained sounds, atmospheric textures, and lack of rhythmic percussion.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Beat

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

Synthesized Sounds

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

EDM Genre

Overall style aligns with Electronic Dance Music subgenres like Trance or Techno.

Electronic Dance Music characterized by synthesized sounds and driving rhythms.


Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Percussion

Reliance on drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Electronic Sound Design

Use of non-traditional, synthesized, or heavily processed sounds.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers and electronic drums.


Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds providing harmonic texture.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Rapidly repeating melodic patterns generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Production

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

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor beat typical of dance music.

Trance/Progressive Style

Genre characteristics including atmospheric pads, arpeggios, and often driving rhythms.

Electronic music featuring prominent atmospheric synth pads and distinctive arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or chords forming the primary texture.

Ambient Texture

Music focused on atmosphere and texture rather than strong melody or rhythm.

Synthesized Sounds

Sounds likely generated or processed electronically, often pad-like or evolving.

Drone Elements

Presence of sustained low notes or chords acting as a harmonic foundation.

Sustained synthesized tones creating atmospheric textures, often with drone elements and minimal rhythmic focus.


Brass Ensemble

Multiple brass instruments playing together.

Sustained Brass

Brass instruments holding notes for extended durations.

Brass Glissandi

Sliding between pitches on brass instruments.

Dense Brass Texture

Layered brass sounds creating a thick sonic environment.

Prominent use of brass instruments in ensemble, employing sustained tones and glissandi to create specific textures.


Piano Melody

Prominent melodic lines played on a piano.

Atmospheric Pads/Strings

Sustained synth or string textures providing background mood.

Emotional/Cinematic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, often dramatic or melancholic, suitable for film scores.

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

Melodic patterns played on acoustic guitar using fingerpicking.

Instrumental music featuring melodic elements and atmospheric textures to create emotional or cinematic moods.


Bowed String Instrument

Presence of a bowed string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or similar).

Violin

The primary bowed string instrument sounds predominantly like a violin.

Melodic Focus

The bowed string instrument plays a prominent melodic line.

Vibrato

Frequent use of vibrato on the bowed string instrument.

Prominent melodic performance by a bowed string instrument, primarily violin.


Spatial Effects

Application of reverb and/or delay to create a sense of space or depth.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Music characterized by sustained textures, pads, and effects, often prioritizing mood over strong rhythm or melody.

Synthesizer Arpeggios

Repeating melodic patterns generated by synthesizers.

Consistent use of spatial audio effects like reverb and delay.


Percussion

Acoustic or electronic drums and percussion instruments are present.

Rhythmic Emphasis

Music features a strong, often complex, rhythmic component.

Music featuring prominent rhythmic elements and percussion.


Electronic Production

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

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Synth Bass

Prominent bassline played by a synthesizer.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive and consistent rhythmic feel.

Dance Music Tempo

Tempo range typical for electronic dance music.

Electronic production, consistent four-on-the-floor rhythm, synth bass, driving tempo.


Brass Cues

Orchestral brass passages often serving as fanfares or thematic statements within a score.

Electronic Backgrounds

Synthesized music providing rhythmic drive or atmospheric texture for scenes or levels.

Percussive Accents

Distinct percussive sounds used for emphasis, notifications, or transitions.

Piano Themes

Melodic piano passages suitable for emotional or reflective moments in a narrative.

Music composed as functional elements for integration into interactive or linear media.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Prominent use of strings, brass, and percussion.

Cinematic/Epic Mood

Music designed for dramatic or epic visual media.

Tension Building

Musical techniques creating anticipation and suspense.

Hybrid Elements

Integration of electronic or synth sounds with orchestral elements.

Music for dramatic visual media, featuring orchestral sounds, dynamic shifts, and emotional/tension-building qualities.


Electric Guitar

String instrument providing melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic content, often amplified or processed.

Bass Guitar

Low-pitched string instrument providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Drums

Percussion instruments providing rhythmic structure and drive.

Vocals

Human voice used for singing or speaking.

Band Instrumentation

Ensemble featuring electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Rock/Alternative Genre

Musical style characterized by prominent electric guitars, bass, and drums, often with vocals, typically featuring strong rhythms and melodic hooks.

Music performed by an ensemble typically including electric guitar, bass, and drums, characteristic of rock or alternative rock styles.


Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent beat or rhythmic pattern provided by drums or percussion.

Prominent Bass Element

Distinct bass instrument (electric bass, synth bass) providing low-end foundation.

Groove Focus

Music structured around creating a rhythmic and bass-driven feel.

Music built upon a strong rhythmic pulse and a prominent bass element.


Acoustic Guitar

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar.

Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique rather than strumming.

Mellow/Introspective Mood

Music conveying a calm, relaxed, or thoughtful emotional quality.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar, often played with fingerpicking, creating a generally mellow atmosphere.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Distorted Audio Textures

Significant use of distortion on sounds, including vocals, samples, and rhythmic elements.

Complex Electronic Rhythms

Intricate and often noisy or breakbeat-like rhythmic patterns.

Atmospheric Electronic Pads

Sustained, evolving synth or processed sounds creating ambient or cinematic atmosphere.

Processed Vocals/Speech

Vocals or spoken word altered with electronic effects.

Electronic sound design blending distorted textures, complex rhythms, atmospheric pads, and processed vocals.


Repetitive Instrumental Patterns

Recurring instrumental phrases forming the musical foundation.

Rhythmic Repetition

Recurring rhythmic patterns and beats.

Looping Techniques

Use of short, repeating audio segments or patterns, particularly in electronic and hip-hop styles.

Music built upon repeating rhythmic or instrumental phrases and patterns.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Acoustic guitar is a primary and consistent instrument.

Fingerpicking & Gentle Strumming

Acoustic guitar often played with fingerpicking or soft strumming patterns.

Mellow/Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is calm, reflective, or sad.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often using fingerpicking or gentle strumming, creating a mellow or melancholic atmosphere.


Acoustic Strings

Presence of acoustic string instruments such as guitars, lutes, or similar.

Plucked Technique

Emphasis on plucking, fingerpicking, or rhythmic strumming techniques.

Arpeggiated Patterns

Recurring use of arpeggiated or distinct rhythmic plucked note sequences.

Acoustic string instruments played with prominent plucking and arpeggiated patterns.


Accordion/Reed Instrument

Prominent use of accordion or similar reed instrument (e.g., clarinet, zurna) for melody and accompaniment.

Balkan/Eastern European Folk

Musical style characteristic of traditional folk music from the Balkan or Eastern European regions.

Virtuosic Ornamentation

Fast melodic runs, trills, and complex embellishments on the lead instrument.

Traditional Balkan/Eastern European folk music featuring prominent accordion/reed instrument melodies, virtuosic ornamentation, and often fast tempos.


Sustained Electronic Texture

Continuous or held electronic sounds like pads, drones, or repetitive synth elements providing texture or harmony.

Sustained Acoustic Elements

Held notes, chords, or textures from acoustic instruments or vocals providing texture or harmony.

Continuous Percussive Texture

Repetitive, sustained percussive sounds creating a continuous background layer.

Music featuring a continuous or sustained sound element providing texture or foundation.


Sustained Wind/Brass Textures

Prolonged notes and expressive movements from wind or brass instruments.

Sustained Electronic Pads

Long-held synthetic sounds used for atmosphere or harmony.

Sustained Vocal Tones

Prolonged vocal sounds, potentially with effects or expressive techniques.

Sustained Resonant Percussion

Percussive sounds with extended decay and resonance.

Sustained Band Textures

Held notes or chords from instruments within a band arrangement.

Musical passages featuring prolonged sounds or textures, often with gradual internal changes.


Electric Piano

Warm, Rhodes-like electric piano sound.

Synthesizers

Diverse range of synth sounds including pads, leads, basses, and arpeggios.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, often with programmed drums.

Ambient Electronic

Electronic music characterized by atmospheric textures, pads, and slower tempos.

Rhythmic Electronic

Electronic music characterized by driving beats and repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Prominent keyboard instrumentation, including electric piano and synthesizers.


Bowed String Instruments

Presence of instruments like violins, violas, cellos, or their synthesized/sampled counterparts.

String Arrangements

Use of multiple string instruments playing together for harmony, melody, or texture.

Melodic and Harmonic Strings

Strings frequently carrying main melodies, counter-melodies, or providing significant harmonic support.

Pervasive use of bowed string instruments or their synthesized/sampled equivalents in diverse musical contexts.


Atmospheric Underscore

Calm, mood-setting music, often acoustic or ambient electronic.

Driving Rhythmic Bed

Energetic music with strong rhythm for action or momentum.

Sound Design Effect

Specific audio event or texture used for impact or transition.

Diverse musical styles and sound design elements intended for use in media soundtracks.


Lead Wind Instrument

Primary melodic voice carried by a wind instrument, likely a reed instrument such as clarinet or zurna.

Expressive Vibrato

Consistent and prominent use of vibrato on the melodic lines.

Melodic Ornamentation

Frequent use of trills, rapid runs, and other embellishments on the melody.

Balkan/Eastern European Folk Style

Musical style characterized by specific melodic contours, scales, and expressive techniques common in Balkan or Eastern European folk traditions.

Expressive, ornamented melodies played on wind instruments with prominent vibrato, characteristic of Balkan/Eastern European folk music.


Prominent Bass Frequencies

Significant energy and presence in the lower frequency range.

Foundational Low End Role

Low-frequency elements provide the primary structural or rhythmic support.

Diverse Low-End Timbre

The specific sound source or character of the low frequencies varies (e.g., synth bass, electric bass, acoustic low-register instrument, organ/pad).

Significant and foundational low-frequency presence with diverse timbres


Sample-Based Production

Music constructed using audio samples derived from other recordings.

Audio Manipulation

Heavy processing of sounds and samples, including chopping, looping, and pitch shifting.

Glitch Effects

Intentional use of audio artifacts such as stuttering, rapid repetition, and digital noise.

Electronic Music

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Complex Rhythms

Drum programming featuring syncopation, breakbeat patterns, or non-standard structures.

Experimental electronic music utilizing heavily manipulated samples, glitch effects, and complex rhythms.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary sound source.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth patterns.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synth pads for atmosphere and harmony.

Music produced using electronic instruments, primarily synthesizers, often featuring arpeggiated patterns and pads.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesized Sounds

Prominent use of synthesized tones, textures, and melodies.

Electronic Rhythmic Elements

Rhythms generated electronically, often repetitive or sequenced.

Absence of Acoustic Instruments

Lack of traditional acoustic instruments like piano, guitar, strings, or acoustic drums.

Music created and performed using electronic instruments and production methods.


Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, drum machines, and samples.

Driving Rhythms

Fast-paced, repetitive, and prominent drum and percussion patterns.

Scratching Effects

Sounds resembling DJ vinyl scratching or similar audio manipulation techniques.

Electronic music production featuring driving rhythmic patterns and scratching effects.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Calm/Mellow Mood

Music conveys a peaceful, introspective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Sparse Arrangement

Instrumentation is generally minimal, focusing on guitar with limited additional elements.

Acoustic guitar-focused music with a calm and introspective mood, often featuring sparse arrangements.


Acoustic Songwriting

Features acoustic guitar and male vocals in a song structure, often conveying a melancholic mood.

Electronic Drum Machine Rhythms

Characterized by electronic drum machine patterns, often with a raw timbre and incorporating vocal samples.

Ambient Electronic Textures

Features sustained electronic sounds, synth pads, and atmospheric textures.

Integration of acoustic songwriting, electronic rhythms, and ambient textures; blend of organic and synthetic sounds; juxtaposition of distinct musical styles.


Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a discernible beat or rhythmic pulse.

Bass Element

Presence of a distinct bassline or low-frequency harmonic support.

Layered Structure

Music arranged with distinct layers including rhythm, bass, harmony, and lead elements.

Professional Production

Clean, balanced mix with typical modern production techniques.

Consistent presence of rhythmic pulse, bass, and layered structure across diverse styles.


Synth Pads

Prominent use of synthesized pad sounds.

Sustained Timbres

Musical sounds are held out for extended durations.

Atmospheric Texture

Sounds create a spacious and ambient mood.

Melodic/Harmonic Content

Pads often carry the main melody or harmonic progression.

Music characterized by sustained, atmospheric synth pads providing melodic and harmonic content.


Electronic Drums

Synthesized or sampled drum sounds providing rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic synthesizers for melodies, basslines, and pads.

Driving Beat

Consistent rhythmic pulse, often featuring a prominent kick drum.

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Guitar Distortion

Electric guitar often processed with distortion effect.

Rock Drumming

Driving drum patterns typical of rock music.

Music characterized by electric guitars, driving drums, and often distorted sounds.


Sustained Tones

Musical notes or chords held for extended durations, forming the primary texture.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a mood or sonic environment through layered, evolving sounds.

Lack of Rhythmic Focus

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

Music built upon sustained sounds and atmospheric textures, without a dominant rhythmic pulse.


Brass Instruments

Primary sound source across all clips.

Sustained Tones

Notes are held for extended durations.

Extended Brass Techniques

Includes mutes, growls, flutter-tonguing, glissando, and possibly distortion.

Soundscape/Atmospheric

Focus on texture and mood rather than traditional melody or rhythm.

Brass instruments playing sustained tones with extended techniques creating atmospheric textures.


Balkan Folk Music

Traditional or contemporary folk music from the Balkan region, featuring acoustic instruments like brass, accordion, and percussion.

Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines, often featuring atmospheric pads or rhythmic beats.

Balkan Beats / Electronic-Folk

A musical concept involving the combination or juxtaposition of Balkan/Eastern European folk music with electronic music styles.

Music blending or juxtaposing Balkan folk sounds with electronic production and styles


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Repetitive Rhythm

Consistent, looping rhythmic pattern.

Prominent Hi-Hats

Driving, often fast or complex hi-hat patterns.

Four-on-the-Floor Kick

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

Electronic Dance Music

Overall genre characteristics of EDM subgenres like House or Techno.

Electronic music rhythm section featuring repetitive patterns, prominent hi-hats, and often a four-on-the-floor kick drum.


Electronic Drums

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

Synthesizers

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping and repetitive rhythmic patterns, often with a steady pulse.

Dance Music Feel

Overall musical characteristics aligned with electronic dance music genres.

Electronic instrumentation, repetitive dance rhythms, upbeat tempo.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar accompaniment in multiple vocal tracks.

Vocals

Presence of lead vocals in various languages and styles.

Electronic Production

Inclusion of electronic beats, synths, or atmospheric textures in some tracks.

Melancholic Mood

A prevailing introspective or melancholic emotional tone in several vocal tracks.

Music featuring vocals, often accompanied by acoustic guitar, with some electronic production elements.

Vocal & Acoustic with Electronic Elements


Synth Pads

Sustained synthesized sounds providing harmonic and textural background.

Atmospheric Texture

Spacious and ambient soundscape creation.

Minor Tonality

Predominance of minor keys or modes.

Electronic Elements

Use of synthesizers and electronic drums.

Sustained synth pads creating atmospheric texture, often minor key, frequently electronic.


Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds creating harmonic texture.

Piano/Keyboard

Piano or keyboard playing melodies and sustained chords.

Sustained Harmonic Texture

Musical texture built upon sustained notes and chords.

Music featuring sustained harmonic textures from various instruments.


Orchestral Score

Features classical instruments, often dramatic or atmospheric, commonly used in film/TV.

Vocal Song Snippet

Excerpt from a song with vocals, typically conveying emotion or narrative.

Electronic/Beat Music

Rhythmic music using synthesizers and electronic drums, often used for underscore or energy.

Acoustic/Ambient Texture

Music creating mood through acoustic instruments or electronic soundscapes, often less rhythmic.

Rock/Guitar Music

Energetic music featuring electric guitars and prominent rhythm section.

Diverse musical styles suitable for accompanying visual content, ranging from orchestral scores to electronic beats and rock.


Slow Tempo

Predominantly slow musical pace.

Atmospheric Textures

Sustained pads, drones, or spacious effects creating atmosphere.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Features instruments like piano, acoustic guitar, or strings.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and production techniques.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying a sense of reflection or gentle sadness.

Music characterized by a calm, low-intensity mood, achieved through varied instrumentation and tempos.


Prominent Wind Instruments

Wind instruments are featured prominently in the musical texture.

Reedy Timbre

Characteristic sound quality associated with instruments like saxophones, clarinets, or similar.

Melodic Lead

Wind instruments frequently perform the main melody or a significant solo/riff.

Saxophone

Specific use of saxophone in multiple instances across varying styles.

Prominent use of wind instruments, often with a reedy timbre, frequently performing melodic leads.


High-pitched sustained tone

A continuous, high-frequency sound.

Pitch modulation

The pitch of the sustained tone varies over time, often with a vibrato or sweeping effect.

Siren-like sound

The overall sound quality and modulation pattern strongly resemble a warning siren.

Presence of a sound characteristic of a warning siren, featuring a high-pitched, sustained, and often modulated tone.


Synthesized Instrumentation

Music primarily generated using electronic synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic means, not acoustic performance.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained pads, drones, or evolving soundscapes.

Electronic Rhythms

Presence of repetitive, often sequenced, rhythmic patterns.

Music created using synthesized sounds and electronic production techniques, featuring atmospheric textures and often repetitive rhythms.


Brass Section

Presence of brass instruments including trumpets and trombones.

Lead Trumpet

Trumpet often plays the main melodic or counter-melodic line.

Melodic Brass

Brass instruments are used for melodic content.

Music characterized by prominent brass instrumentation, frequently featuring melodic trumpet leads.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of an acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Guitar played using fingerpicking technique rather than strumming.

Melodic Guitar

Guitar playing melodic and harmonic lines.

Acoustic guitar music played with fingerpicking technique, emphasizing melody and harmony.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

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

Electronic Drums

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

Energetic electronic music featuring synthesizers, electronic drums, and often distorted textures.


Synthesizer Timbres

Characteristic sounds produced by synthesizers.

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic elements generated electronically, often sequenced or synthesized drums.

Electronic music production utilizing synthesizers and electronic rhythms.


Vocals

Presence of human voice (sung, spoken, operatic).

Acoustic Instrumentation

Prominent use of piano, acoustic guitar, strings.

Reverb

Consistent and noticeable spatial effect.

Reflective Mood

Emotional tone often melancholic or introspective.

Acoustic instrumentation, vocals, and reverb combine to create a specific atmospheric quality.


Prominent Bassline

Bass instrument is loud and central in the mix.

Rhythmic Bass

Bass provides a strong, often driving rhythmic foundation.

Synthesized Bass

Many bass sounds appear to be electronic or synthesized.

Music characterized by a prominent, often synthesized and rhythmic bassline.


Wind Instruments

Instruments played by blowing air (brass and woodwinds) are a central element.

Brass Instruments

Trumpets, trombones, and other brass instruments are frequently featured, often in sections.

Woodwind Instruments

Clarinets, saxophones, and other woodwind instruments are frequently featured, often playing melodies.

Melodic Wind Lines

Wind instruments often carry distinct melodic phrases or hooks.

Rhythmic Wind Hits

Wind instruments are sometimes used for sharp, rhythmic accents or stabs.

Diverse musical styles unified by the prominent inclusion of wind instruments (brass and woodwinds) for melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic purposes.


Plucked Lute Instrument

Features prominent melodies or accompaniment played on a plucked string instrument resembling an Oud, Saz, or similar lute.

Middle Eastern/Balkan Musical Style

Utilizes melodic phrasing, scales, and ornamentation characteristic of traditional music from the Middle East, North Africa, or the Balkans.

Traditional/Folk Music Feel

Exhibits characteristics of traditional or folk music genres, often with acoustic instrumentation and regional melodic structures.

Music featuring plucked lutes in traditional regional styles.


Electronic Drums

Prominent, often four-on-the-floor or syncopated electronic drum machine patterns providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesized Instruments

Melodies, basslines, pads, and other sounds created using synthesizers.

Dance Tempo/Rhythm

Consistent tempo and rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Music characterized by electronic drums, synthesized instruments, and dance-oriented rhythms.


Heavy Distortion

High-gain distortion applied to electric guitars or bass, creating a heavy, often aggressive tone.

Acoustic Guitar

Unamplified guitar used for harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment.

Clean Electric Guitar

Electric guitar with minimal or no distortion, playing chords or melodic lines.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal delivery characterized by screaming, shouting, or growling.

Clean Vocals

Vocal delivery using a clear, sung tone.

Prominent Drums

Drums providing a strong rhythmic foundation, varying in style and tempo.

Presence of a stringed instrument, primarily guitar or bass, providing harmonic and/or rhythmic structure.


Prominent Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar is a primary instrument, often featured melodically or rhythmically.

Mellow Atmosphere

Music conveys a calm, relaxed, or melancholic emotional quality.

Understated Rhythm Section

Simple, non-intrusive drum and bass patterns support the main instruments.

Mellow music prominently featuring acoustic guitar with an understated rhythm section.


Reed Wind Instrument Lead

Prominent melodic voice from a reed wind instrument (e.g., clarinet, saxophone).

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodic lines feature extensive trills, vibrato, and fast runs.

Balkan Folk Style

Musical characteristics align with Balkan folk traditions.

Lead reed wind instrument with ornamented melodies in Balkan folk style.


Sustained Strings

Long, held notes or chords played by string instruments.

Atmospheric Pads

Synthesized or orchestral background textures creating ambiance.

Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace and lack of strong rhythmic drive.

Minor/Somber Mood

Tonality often leans towards minor keys or creates a melancholic/tense feeling.

Drone Elements

Presence of long, unchanging tones providing a harmonic foundation or tension.

Atmospheric, often melancholic or tense music featuring sustained sounds, likely for cinematic or ambient purposes.


Arpeggiation

Notes of a chord played in sequence rather than simultaneously.

Varied Instrumentation

Arpeggiation performed on different instruments including guitar, piano, and synthesizers.

Melodic Patterns

Arpeggiated figures forming prominent melodic or harmonic lines.

Consistent use of arpeggiated musical figures across diverse instrumentation and styles.


Clear Rhythmic Pulse

A consistent, discernible beat or rhythmic foundation is present.

Electronic Drumming

Use of synthesized or programmed drum sounds and patterns.

Synth Elements

Presence of synthesizers providing basslines, pads, or melodic textures.

Music driven by a clear rhythmic foundation, frequently featuring electronic drums and synthesizers.


Accordion

Distinct sound of a bellows-driven reed instrument.

Prominent Reed Instrument

A reed instrument (likely accordion) is a central element in the mix.

Melodic Instrument

The instrument often plays the main tune or a significant melodic line.

Music prominently featuring the sound and melodies of an accordion or similar reed instrument across various styles.


Bowed String Instruments

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

Dramatic/Melancholic Mood

Music conveys a strong emotional atmosphere, often dramatic, tense, or melancholic.

Orchestral/Cinematic Style

Arrangement style suggests orchestral music, often associated with film scores or classical works.

Central role of bowed string instruments in creating dramatic, melancholic, or atmospheric moods, often in an orchestral or cinematic style.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat suitable for dancing.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synthesizers

Use of synthesizers for various musical elements including melodies, pads, and textures.

Electronic production, driving rhythmic pulse, synthesized basslines, synthesizer use.


Wind Instrument Lead

Melody played by a wind instrument or synthesizer mimicking one.

Flute/Duduk Timbre

Sound quality similar to flutes or duduk-like instruments.

Melancholic Melody

Melodic phrasing and mode conveying sadness or deep emotion.

Folk/Traditional Influence

Melodic scales, patterns, and timbres suggestive of folk music traditions.

Wind instrument or synth-mimicked wind instrument playing expressive, often melancholic melodies with folk/traditional influence.


Flute Lead Melody

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

Wind Instrument Focus

Central role of wind instruments, primarily flute-like sounds, in the musical texture.

Varied Musical Contexts

The wind instrument sounds appear in different musical settings, including traditional, electronic, and cinematic styles.

Music characterized by the consistent presence and melodic prominence of flute or similar wind instrument sounds.


Repetitive Rhythms

Looping rhythmic patterns, often featuring drums or basslines.

Electronic Drumming

Sounds characteristic of drum machines or programmed beats.

DJ Scratching

Distinctive sound of vinyl manipulation for rhythmic effect.

Focus on rhythmic repetition and textures, including electronic beats and scratching.


String Instruments

Presence of acoustic or synthesized string instrument sounds.

Sustained String Textures

Strings often used for sustained notes creating atmospheric background.

Dramatic String Elements

Strings contributing to a tense, emotional, or cinematic mood.

Consistent presence of string instruments or string-like sounds across varying musical contexts.


Electronic Drum Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or drum machine.

Prominent Bassline

Distinct, often repetitive bass melody or rhythmic pattern.

Repetitive Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns repeat frequently.

Syncopated Rhythm

Emphasis on off-beats in the rhythmic patterns.

Repetitive electronic rhythmic foundation with strong low-end presence.


Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth or string-like sounds creating a background atmosphere.

Sustained Tones

Emphasis on notes or chords held for extended durations.

Slow Pacing

Overall tempo and rhythmic feel are generally slow.

Ambient/Calm Mood

Emotional tone is predominantly calm, reflective, or melancholic.

Music featuring sustained, atmospheric sounds, slow pacing, and an ambient or calm mood.


Synthesizer Dominance

Primary use of synthesizers for melody, harmony, bass, and texture.

Electronic Drumming

Rhythms provided by electronic drums or drum machines.

Electronic Music Production

Overall production style characteristic of electronic music genres.

Music primarily featuring synthesizers and electronic drum programming.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, strong, and often repetitive beat suitable for dancing.

Synthesized Sounds

Primary use of synthesizers for musical elements including basslines, melodies, and textures.

Repetitive Loops

Use of short, repeating musical phrases or patterns as a structural element.

Electronic music characterized by a strong, repetitive rhythmic pulse, primarily using synthesized sounds and loops.


Minor Key

Composition utilizes a minor scale.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and programmed rhythms.

Deep Bass / Low Frequencies

Strong presence and emphasis on low-frequency sounds, including basslines, sub-bass, and drones.

Consistent and prominent presence of deep bass and low-frequency sounds.


Wind Instrument Timbre

Melodic lines featuring a reedy or brassy wind instrument sound.

Synth Wind Mimicry

Synthesized sounds imitating the timbre of wind instruments.

Simple Melodic Phrases

Straightforward and often repetitive melodic content.

Dominant melodic element with wind instrument timbre, both acoustic and synthesized, often featuring simple phrases.


Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic pulse.

Prominent Rhythm Section

Drums and bass provide a strong, central groove.

Electronic/Electric Instrumentation

Primary melodic/harmonic elements often from electric guitars, synths, or electronic sources.

Energetic Feel

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

Music characterized by a strong, propulsive rhythmic foundation, often featuring prominent drums, bass, and electronic or electric instrumentation, creating an energetic feel.


Distorted Electric Guitar Riffs

Repetitive musical phrases played on electric guitar with distortion effect.

Heavy Guitar Tone

Electric guitar sound characterized by high gain and distortion, often associated with rock/metal.

Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

Sections featuring acoustic guitar accompaniment and lead vocals.

Music featuring prominent distorted electric guitar riffs and heavy tones.


Synthesizer-driven music

Primary musical elements (melody, harmony, texture) generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques, including synthesized sounds and electronic beats.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds to create atmospheric or harmonic texture.

Electronic Beats

Rhythmic foundation provided by synthesized drums or drum machines.

Music primarily created using synthesizers and electronic production methods.


Acoustic Piano

Prominent use of acoustic piano, performing both melodic and harmonic roles.

Acoustic Strings

Use of bowed string instruments, often with a folk or traditional character.

Acoustic Winds

Use of woodwind instruments playing melodic lines.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, often expressive, melodic lines carried by various instruments.

Varied Acoustic Instrumentation

Presence of multiple distinct acoustic instrument types across the set.

Music featuring acoustic instruments, primarily piano, strings, and winds, with emphasis on melody and expression.


Reedy Wind Instrument Timbre

Characteristic piercing, reedy sound of a folk wind instrument (e.g., zurna).

Balkan/Middle Eastern Folk Sound

Musical style influenced by Balkan or Middle Eastern folk traditions, featuring the prominent wind instrument.

Recurring presence of a distinctive reedy folk wind instrument sound.


Electronic Genre

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Programmed Percussion

Drums and rhythms created using drum machines or electronic sequencing.

Synth Bass

Bass frequencies provided by synthesized sounds.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer textures to create mood.

Music created using electronic instruments, primarily synthesizers and programmed drums, with variations in tempo and mood.


Melancholic Mood

Pervasive feeling of sadness, reflection, or longing.

Minor Tonality

Use of minor keys or modes in melodies and harmonies.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar is a prominent instrument in several clips.

Simple Melody

Clear, often lyrical melodic lines.

Melancholic musical expression characterized by minor tonality.


Short Musical Segments

Music exists in brief, distinct units.

Musical Diversity

Incorporation of a wide range of musical styles and instrumentation.

Abrupt Editing

Sudden transitions between musical units.

Sampling Aesthetic

Musical structure characteristic of sampling techniques.

Diverse short musical segments, sampling aesthetic.


Rhythmic Emphasis

Music strongly driven by rhythmic patterns and pulse.

Percussion

Prominent use of percussion instruments, including hand drums and shakers.

Groove

Music designed to create a discernible rhythmic feel or groove.

Music characterized by a strong focus on rhythmic patterns and pulse.


Balkan Brass Music

Energetic folk music style featuring prominent brass instrumentation, complex melodies, and rhythms.

Prominent Brass Instrument

Lead melodic sound resembling a trumpet or cornet, often with vibrato.

Folk Melodic Style

Melodic phrasing and ornamentation characteristic of Eastern European or Balkan folk traditions.

Balkan folk music style with prominent brass and traditional melodies.


Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained synthetic textures creating a spacious and ambient backdrop.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, often played with fingerpicking or delicate melodies.

Piano

Melodic piano lines contributing to the introspective mood.

Melancholic Mood

Overarching emotional tone characterized by sadness, introspection, or pensiveness.

Slower Tempos

Predominantly slow to moderate pace, contributing to the overall mood.

Music featuring introspective and melancholic moods, utilizing atmospheric synth pads and acoustic instruments like guitar and piano, generally at slower tempos.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Frequent use of fingerpicking technique on the acoustic guitar.

Calm/Reflective Mood

Music conveys a calm, introspective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked, conveying a calm or reflective mood.


Sustained Pads and Strings

Long, held notes from synthesizers or string instruments providing an atmospheric background.

Cinematic/Ambient Soundscapes

Musical textures and moods often associated with film scores or ambient music.

Melancholic or Introspective Mood

An emotional tone characterized by sadness, introspection, or a sense of longing.

Shared use of sustained pads and strings creating atmospheric, often melancholic soundscapes.


Prominent Bassline

A clearly audible and significant bass part providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Electronic Bass

Frequent use of synthesizers or electronic sources for the bass sound.

Rhythmic Bass

The bass often plays a key role in establishing and driving the rhythmic groove.

Music characterized by a dominant and often electronic bass element providing rhythmic and harmonic structure.


Industrial Sound Design

Use of harsh, mechanical, or metallic textures and sound effects.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using synthesized percussion or drum machines.

Audio Processing and Distortion

Heavy application of effects like distortion, filtering, and glitches.

Sample Manipulation

Incorporation and processing of vocal or other audio samples.

Dark or Aggressive Mood

Overall emotional tone characterized by intensity, darkness, or aggression.

Processed electronic textures, industrial sound design, rhythmic patterns, often dark or aggressive.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured prominently.

Fingerpicking/Rhythmic Guitar

Guitar playing style emphasizing individual notes or percussive rhythms.

Folk/Acoustic Music

Overall genre or style characterized by acoustic instrumentation.

Music driven by acoustic guitar, featuring rhythmic and fingerpicked patterns.


Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily performed using acoustic instruments such as strings, piano, guitar, and percussion.

Melancholic/Introspective Mood

Predominantly somber, reflective, or dramatic emotional tone.

Music primarily featuring acoustic instruments.


Arpeggios and Broken Chords

Notes of chords or melodic figures played sequentially rather than simultaneously.

Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or pads providing harmonic or ambient background.

Rhythmic Figures

Distinct, repeating rhythmic patterns, often percussive or riff-based.

Musical notes played in sequence rather than simultaneously, forming arpeggios, broken chords, or melodic runs.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords or textures providing harmonic and atmospheric background.

Synthesizer Melody

Distinct melodic lines played by synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, often featuring synthesized sounds.

Atmospheric Synthesis

Use of synthesizers to create ambient or atmospheric textures and soundscapes.

Music prominently featuring synthesizers for melodies, pads, and atmospheric textures.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drum machines or samples.

Synthesizer Dominance

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

Electronic Production Style

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Aggressive Electronic Textures

Use of distorted synths, heavy bass, or noise elements creating an intense or abrasive sound.

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


Underlying Pulse

Presence of a consistent rhythmic beat or pulse.

Distinct Groove

Each piece establishes a unique rhythmic feel or groove.

Rhythmic Prominence

Rhythm is a primary focus, often featuring prominent percussive elements or rhythmic phrasing.

Music fundamentally built upon and driven by rhythmic patterns and groove.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or orchestral string textures creating a sense of space and mood.

Slow Tempo

Music generally proceeds at a slow to moderate pace.

Emotional Vocals

Singing present in some clips, often slow and expressive.

Use of sustained atmospheric textures from synthesizers or orchestral strings.


Melodic Strings

Prominent melodic lines played by string instruments.

Rhythmic Foundation

Strong rhythmic element provided by percussion or rhythmic sounds.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical style with characteristics of folk or traditional genres.

Music featuring melodic string instruments, a strong rhythmic foundation, and folk/traditional characteristics.


Orchestral Strings

Prominent use of orchestral string sections providing melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Cinematic/Epic Style

Music designed to evoke grand, dramatic, or emotional scenes, often associated with film scores.

Dramatic Harmony

Use of rich chords and progressions, often minor or modal, creating tension and emotional depth.

Spacious Production

Significant use of reverb and dynamic range creating a large, expansive soundstage.

Music featuring orchestral strings, dramatic harmony, and spacious production, creating a cinematic or epic atmosphere.


Resonant Sound

Musical sounds characterized by noticeable sustain or decay.

Musical sounds exhibiting sustain or resonance.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesized Sounds

Prominent use of sounds generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic elements produced by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Repetitive Rhythms

Consistent and often looping rhythmic patterns.

Music primarily created with electronic instruments and production, featuring synthesized sounds, electronic drums, and repetitive rhythms.


Brass Glissando

Sliding pitch effect from brass instruments.

Vocal Glissando

Sliding pitch effect from human voice.

Synthesizer Glissando

Sliding pitch effect from synthesizers or electronic sources.

Rapid Glissando

Fast, sometimes rhythmic sliding pitch effects.

Resonant Glissando

Sliding pitch effect from resonant percussion like bells.

Widespread application of sliding pitch or glissando techniques across diverse sound types.


Minor Tonality

Harmonic structures primarily based on minor keys or modes.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional quality evoking sadness, pensiveness, or seriousness.

Harmonic Tension

Use of dissonant intervals or blues elements contributing to tension.

Predominantly minor or melancholic harmonic and melodic content


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured throughout.

Fingerpicking

Common guitar technique used.

Strumming

Common guitar technique used.

Mellow Mood

Predominantly calm, reflective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Acoustic Genre

Music style centered around acoustic instrumentation.

Music predominantly featuring acoustic guitar, often with a mellow mood, employing fingerpicking and strumming techniques.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio playback using turntables.

Electronic Drums

Percussion generated by electronic drum machines or synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Prominent DJ scratching combined with electronic rhythms.


Sustained Pads

Long, evolving synthesizer sounds creating atmospheric layers.

Atmospheric Texture

Music focused on creating mood and environment through sound.

Electronic Production

Sounds primarily generated or processed electronically.

Drone

Sustained, unchanging tones providing a harmonic or textural base.

Music characterized by sustained, atmospheric soundscapes often created with electronic instruments.


Piano Focus

Piano serves as the main melodic or harmonic voice.

Melancholic Atmosphere

Music conveys a mood of sadness, reflection, or nostalgia.

Sustained Harmonic Pads

Long, sustained sounds (often synth or strings) provide harmonic support.

Instrumental music characterized by piano melodies, sustained harmonic textures, and a reflective mood


Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of acoustic instruments typical of an orchestra, such as strings, brass, and woodwinds.

Synthesized Orchestral Sounds

Use of synthesizers or digital samples to emulate orchestral instruments and textures.

Cinematic/Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions or a sense of grandeur, often associated with film scores or video game soundtracks.

Music featuring orchestral or synthesized orchestral sounds, creating a dramatic or epic atmosphere.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Guitar Arpeggios

Guitar played using arpeggiated or fingerpicked patterns.

Melancholic Mood

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

Clean Guitar Tone

Guitar sound is generally clean, without heavy effects like distortion.

Acoustic guitar arpeggios creating a melancholic atmosphere.


Rhythmic Drive

Strong, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Percussion Focus

Rhythmic structure heavily reliant on drums or electronic percussion.

Bass Foundation

Distinct bass part provides rhythmic and harmonic grounding.

Music built upon a strong rhythmic base provided by percussion and bass.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars with heavy distortion, often playing riffs or power chords.

Energetic Rock Drumming

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

Male Vocals

Presence of male singing or shouting in several clips.

Music characterized by distorted electric guitars, energetic rock drumming, and often male vocals, consistent with rock or punk genres.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals performed by a male singer.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional tone is often sad, introspective, or sentimental.

Music centered around acoustic guitar and male vocals, often conveying a melancholic or introspective mood.


Prominent Bassline

Strong, often melodic bass guitar or synth bass part.

Off-beat Rhythm

Rhythmic emphasis on the weak beats, typically played by guitar or keyboard chords (skank).

Reggae Genre Influence

Musical characteristics consistent with Reggae, Ska, Dub, or Dancehall styles.

Music featuring prominent basslines and characteristic off-beat rhythmic patterns common in Reggae and related genres.


Sustained String Textures

Long-held notes or chords from strings (acoustic or synth) creating atmospheric background.

Dramatic/Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone conveying tension, sadness, or heightened feeling.

Sustained textures created by acoustic or synthesized strings, often contributing to dramatic or melancholic moods.


Complex Rhythmic Patterns

Distinct and often complex rhythmic patterns are a key feature, derived from percussion, instrumental techniques, or sequencing.

Rhythmic Focus

The underlying pulse and rhythmic interplay are prominent elements in the music.

Varied Rhythmic Sources

Rhythm is generated through diverse means including acoustic instruments, electronic sequencing, and percussion ensembles.

Music characterized by distinct and often complex rhythmic patterns across diverse styles.


Rhythmic Repetition

Repeating drum and bass patterns establishing a consistent pulse.

Melodic/Harmonic Repetition

Repeating melodic phrases, harmonic progressions, or arpeggiated figures.

Electronic Instrumentation

Prominent use of synthesizers and electronic sound sources.

Recurring rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic figures.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Driving Beat

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

Synth Bass

Prominent bassline generated by a synthesizer.

Repetitive Synths

Recurring melodic or rhythmic patterns played by synthesizers.

Electronic music with a driving four-on-the-floor beat, prominent synth bass, and repetitive synth patterns.


Drums and Percussion

Presence of acoustic or electronic instruments primarily for rhythm.

Rhythmic Foundation

Instruments establishing the main beat and groove.

Primary rhythmic pulse and groove provided by drums or percussion.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary sound source.

Synth Bass Focus

Frequent use of prominent, often rhythmic, synthesized basslines.

Atmospheric Pads

Inclusion of sustained synthesizer pads creating atmospheric textures.

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a clear beat and rhythmic structure in many instances.

Electronic music production heavily reliant on synthesizers for all musical elements.


Sustained Noise/Drones

Long-held, often distorted or abrasive sounds resembling feedback, sirens, or synth drones.

Electronic Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of electronic drum beats and rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Sound Design

Use of synthesizers and electronic production techniques.

Integration of sustained noise/drone elements with electronic rhythmic structures.


Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained, often evolving synth chords or textures creating an ambient atmosphere.

Electronic Texture

Use of synthesizers and electronic sounds as primary musical elements.

Slow Tempo

Predominantly slow or moderate pace in several instances.

Prevalent use of atmospheric synth pads creating a spacious, often slow-tempo electronic texture.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Mellow Mood

Consistent calm, introspective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, often with a focus on melody and emotion.

Moderate/Slow Tempo

Music generally played at a relaxed pace.

Fingerpicking/Strumming

Common use of fingerpicking or gentle strumming techniques on guitar.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, conveying a mellow and introspective mood, often in a folk or acoustic style.


Digital Production

Music created or processed using digital tools and techniques.

Polished Mix

Audio is mixed and mastered for clarity and balance.

Layered Arrangement

Multiple audio tracks or elements are combined.

Standard Studio Effects

Common audio effects like compression, EQ, and reverb are applied.

Music produced using contemporary studio methods including digital processing and mixing.


String Ensemble

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

Orchestral/Chamber Instrumentation

Features acoustic instruments typical of orchestral or chamber music, including strings, woodwinds, and possibly brass.

Classical/Cinematic Style

Musical style characteristic of classical music or dramatic film scores.

Acoustic instrumentation featuring strings and other orchestral/chamber instruments, in a classical or cinematic style.


Electronic Production

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

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic elements derived from drum machines or sequenced electronic percussion.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer pads creating ambient or atmospheric textures.

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


Rhythmic Patterns

Clear, often repetitive, rhythmic structures provided by instruments, percussion, or electronic beats.

Sustained Tones and Textures

Use of drones, pads, or ambient soundscapes as a foundational or primary element.

Prominent Lead or Core Sound

Emphasis on a single instrument, voice, or distinct sound pattern as the main focus.

Direct presentation of primary sound sources and their patterns (rhythmic, melodic, textural).


Prominent Rhythm

A clear, discernible rhythmic foundation is present, often driving or steady.

Electronic Textures

Utilization of synthesized sounds, electronic drums, or processed audio elements.

Repetitive Patterns

Musical phrases, rhythms, or loops that repeat throughout sections.

Music characterized by a strong rhythmic base, incorporating electronic production techniques, synthesized sounds, and repetitive structures, sometimes combined with rock instrumentation.


Electric Guitar

Primary instrument featured prominently.

Processed Guitar

Electric guitar sound often includes distortion or effects.

Lead Guitar

Guitar plays prominent melodic lines, riffs, or solos.

Prominent electric guitar, often processed, playing lead or melodic parts.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or sampled drum sounds providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic keyboards or modules for melodic, harmonic, or textural elements.

Electronic Production

Music created or heavily produced using electronic instruments and digital techniques.

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


Sustained Tones

Sounds with long sustain or decay, including synth pads, drones, held instrument notes, and resonant textures.

Atmospheric Texture

Musical textures creating a sense of space or depth, often resulting from sustained sounds and effects like reverb.

Acoustic Instrument Presence

Inclusion of acoustic instruments, primarily acoustic guitar.

Electronic/Synth Elements

Use of synthesizers or electronic production techniques.

Musical textures characterized by sounds with long sustain or decay, creating atmospheric or resonant qualities.


Tonal Harmony

Adherence to a tonal system with clear harmonic centers or progressions.

Sustained Pitched Instruments

Presence of instruments producing tones held for a duration, forming the primary musical content.

Melodic/Harmonic Structure

Organization of pitched sounds into distinct melodic lines or harmonic progressions.

Music based on sustained pitched tones, structured melodically or harmonically within a tonal framework.


Recorded Sound

Audio captured and stored as a recording.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic instruments, or significant electronic processing.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on a strong or complex rhythmic structure.

Fixed audio representations captured through recording.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

Fast Tempo

Music is played at a consistently high speed (BPM).

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal delivery is often shouted, raw, or powerful, conveying high energy.

Driving Drums

Drum patterns are typically fast and energetic, providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

High-energy music characterized by fast tempos, distorted guitars, aggressive vocals, and driving drums.


Electric Piano Sound

Prominent use of electric piano or similar synthesized keyboard sounds.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained, atmospheric synthesizer pads.

Jazz/Fusion Elements

Incorporation of jazz-influenced harmony, instrumentation, or rhythmic feel.

Relaxed Atmosphere

Overall calm or atmospheric mood and moderate tempo.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers and electronic production techniques, including drum machines.

Music featuring electric piano and synth textures, relaxed atmosphere, jazz/electronic influence.


Synthesizer Focus

Music where synthesizers are the primary and most prominent instruments.

Arpeggiated/Sequenced Synths

Use of repeating, patterned melodic or rhythmic lines generated by synthesizers, often via arpeggiators or sequencers.

Electronic Instrumentation

Music primarily produced using electronic instruments, particularly synthesizers and electronic rhythms.

Music characterized by prominent, often patterned, electronic synthesizer sounds.


Electronic Drums

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

Synthesizers

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

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on a consistent, driving rhythmic pulse.

Electronic Production

Overall sound characteristic of electronic music production techniques.

Music featuring electronic drums, synthesizers, and a strong rhythmic drive, characteristic of electronic music production.


Balkan Folk Melodies

Melodic phrasing and scales characteristic of Balkan folk music, often played on wind instruments.

Balkan Folk Rhythms

Fast, complex, often asymmetrical rhythmic patterns associated with traditional Balkan percussion.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and production techniques typical of electronic dance music.

Fusion of traditional Balkan folk musical elements with modern electronic music production.


Instrumental Music

Music performed without human vocals.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Prominent Synthesizers

Synthesizers providing primary melodic, harmonic, and bass elements.

Driving Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often dance-oriented rhythmic patterns created electronically.

Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds for atmospheric texture or harmonic backing.

Electronic production, prominent synthesizers, driving rhythms.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Rhythm

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

EDM Genre

Characteristics consistent with Electronic Dance Music genres like Trance or House.

Electronic music production with prominent synthesizers and a driving beat, characteristic of EDM.


Electronic Production

Music created or heavily processed using electronic instruments and techniques.

Rhythmic Foundation

A distinct and often driving percussive or rhythmic layer.

Atmospheric Textures

Sustained or evolving non-melodic sounds creating mood or space.

Vocal Presence

Inclusion of human voice as a distinct musical element.

Music constructed from multiple simultaneous, distinct sound elements combined into layers.


Siren/Horn Sound

Piercing, sustained, often wailing or pitch-bending tone resembling a siren or air horn.

Effect/Punctuation

Sound used as a prominent effect, melodic element, or rhythmic punctuation.

Electronic Timbre

Timbre often produced by synthesizers or electronic means, mimicking real-world alert sounds.

Prominent use of piercing, sustained, siren-like or air horn-like sounds.


String Melodies

Prominent melodies played by string instruments, primarily violin or fiddle.

Folk/Traditional Music

Music characterized by traditional scales, rhythms, and instrumentation typical of folk genres.

Eastern European/Balkan Style

Musical style featuring melodic and rhythmic elements common in Eastern European and Balkan folk music.

Alternating Tempo

Presence of both high-tempo, energetic sections and slower, more sustained or melancholic sections.

Folk/traditional music featuring prominent string instruments, particularly violin, with Eastern European/Balkan characteristics.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Beat

A consistent, often four-on-the-floor rhythmic pulse.

Synth Bassline

Prominent bass frequencies generated by a synthesizer, often repetitive.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looped or frequently repeated melodic and rhythmic patterns.

Processed Vocal Samples

Short vocal snippets used as rhythmic or melodic elements, often manipulated.

Dance Music Genre

Musical characteristics aligning with genres intended for dancing, such as House or Techno.

Electronic production, driving beat, synth bass, repetitive structures, dance genre characteristics.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with heavy distortion effects, often playing riffs or leads.

Heavy Drumming

Driving drum patterns providing a strong, often fast or powerful, rhythmic backbone.

Rock/Metal Genre

Genre characteristics including loud volume, energetic tempo, and instrumentation typical of rock and metal bands.

Aggressive Musical Tone

Music conveys a sense of power, intensity, or aggression through instrumentation, distortion, and performance style.

Music featuring distorted electric guitars, heavy drums, and an energetic, often aggressive, sound.


Accordion/Concertina Timbre

Distinctive reedy sound of an accordion or concertina.

Acoustic Guitar Timbre

Clear, plucked sound of an acoustic guitar.

Synthesized Pad/String Texture

Sustained, atmospheric electronic or sampled string/pad sounds.

Electric Guitar Timbre

Amplified, often bluesy, sound of an electric guitar.

Brass/Synth Horn Timbre

Resonant sound of brass instruments or synthesized horns.

Focus on the unique sound character of specific instruments or synthesized textures.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic sound manipulation technique using turntables.

Jazz/Swing Style

Musical style featuring swing rhythm, walking bass, and wind instruments.

Varied rhythmic approaches, distinct sonic characteristics, diverse styles and techniques.


Mood-Focused Composition

Music designed primarily to evoke specific emotional states or atmospheres.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or string textures creating mood and space.

Orchestral Elements

Use of orchestral instruments for dramatic or emotional emphasis.

Varied Instrumentation

Utilization of diverse sound sources including electronic, acoustic, and orchestral timbres.

Music composed for visual media, emphasizing mood, atmosphere, and dramatic impact.


Driving Drum Rhythm

Clear, consistent drum patterns providing the main rhythmic pulse.

Rhythm Section Foundation

Music built upon a foundation of drums, bass, and guitar or synth providing rhythmic and harmonic structure.

Repeating Instrumental Patterns

Use of repeating guitar riffs or synth arpeggios as primary melodic/harmonic elements.

Music characterized by a strong rhythmic foundation from drums and bass, often featuring repeating instrumental riffs or arpeggios.


Processed Electronic Timbre

Electronic sounds, particularly synthesizers and bass, are consistently treated with processing effects such as distortion, grit, or filtering, resulting in a distinct, often textured character.

Synthesizer-Based Music

Music primarily built upon synthesizers serving various roles including melodic lines, atmospheric pads, and bass frequencies.

Electronic sound design featuring processed synthesizer timbres, often distorted or textured.


Male Lead Vocals

Primary vocal melody performed by a male voice.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar used as a primary accompanying instrument.

Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by focus on vocals and often acoustic instrumentation.

Music featuring male lead vocals and frequent acoustic guitar accompaniment.


Genre Conventions

Music adheres to typical stylistic and structural patterns of specific genres.

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a clear rhythmic pulse or pattern.

Tonal/Melodic Content

Music includes discernible melodies and/or harmonic progressions.

Studio Quality Production

Audio exhibits characteristics of professional studio recording and production techniques.

Music produced within established genre frameworks, characterized by structured rhythms and pitched elements.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Pads

Presence of sustained synthesizer chords or textures creating atmosphere.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Atmospheric Texture

Creation of spacious or ambient soundscapes using electronic effects and synths.

Music produced using electronic instruments including synthesizers and drum machines, often with atmospheric textures.


High Register Focus

Musical material prominently featured in the upper frequency range.

Varied High Sound Source

The specific source of the high-pitched sound (synth, voice, instrument, etc.) differs across examples.

Melodic or Textural High Sound

The high-pitched sound functions either as a primary melody or a significant textural/rhythmic element.

Music characterized by a distinct and noticeable sound or melody in the upper frequency range.


Prominent Bass

A dominant and central bass instrument or sound.

Distorted Bass

Bass sound frequently processed with distortion or fuzz effects.

Bass Riff/Line

Bass playing a distinct, often repetitive, musical phrase.

Music centered around a prominent, often distorted, bass playing distinct riffs.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Synthesizers

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, often looped rhythmic patterns forming the backbone.

Electronic Production

Clean, processed sound typical of electronic music production techniques.

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques, featuring synthesizers, drum machines, and often repetitive rhythmic structures.


Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesized Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns generated by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Synthesized Textures

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

Breakbeat Influence

Presence of syncopated, non-straight drum patterns.

Electronic music featuring synthesized sounds, drum machine rhythms, and varied textures with breakbeat influence.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked or gently strummed, forming a core instrumental element.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent emotional tone characterized by introspection, sadness, or longing.

Slow Tempo

Music generally performed at a slow or moderate pace.

Vocals

Presence of melodic vocals, often with a heartfelt delivery, though not in every segment.

Atmospheric Elements

Use of sustained pads, reverb, or other textures contributing to the overall atmosphere.

Acoustic-led music, primarily featuring guitar, conveying a consistent melancholic or introspective emotional atmosphere at a slow tempo.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Driving Beat

Consistent, repetitive rhythmic foundation, often with a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Uptempo Rhythm

Music designed for dancing, typically within the 120-140 BPM range.

Electronic dance music featuring synthesizers and a driving, uptempo beat.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic means, not traditional acoustic instruments.

Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Presence of recurring and often sequenced rhythmic elements, typical of electronic music.

Music primarily composed and produced using synthesizers and electronic techniques.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Production

Music produced primarily using electronic instruments and techniques.

Rhythmic Electronic Elements

Presence of electronic beats, sequences, or arpeggios providing rhythmic drive.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds to create mood or atmosphere.

Music characterized by prominent use of synthesizers and electronic production.


Accordion/Bandoneon

Prominent use of accordion or bandoneon as a lead melodic or rhythmic instrument.

Cumbia/Vallenato Rhythms

Characteristic rhythmic patterns associated with Cumbia or Vallenato music.

Latin American Folk/Popular Style

Overall musical style consistent with folk or popular music from Latin America, particularly the Andean/Colombian region.

Upbeat Latin American folk/popular music featuring prominent accordion and characteristic rhythms.


Acoustic Melodic Instruments

Pitched melodies played on acoustic instruments such as guitar, clarinet, or accordion.

Electronic Rhythmic Elements

Percussive and bass sounds generated electronically, including drums, synths, and glitch effects.

Sustained Pitched Textures

Long-held notes or pads from sources like orchestral instruments, vocals, or wind instruments.

Sustained Noise/Feedback

High-pitched, non-melodic, sustained sounds resembling feedback or electronic noise.

Combination and contrast of acoustic and electronic, melodic and rhythmic, pitched and noise sound elements.


Electronic Drumming

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or programmed electronic percussion.

Repetitive Beat Patterns

Drum rhythms often feature looping or highly repetitive sequences.

Synthesized Percussion Sounds

Percussive sounds are generated electronically or are samples characteristic of electronic music.

Rhythmic foundation based on electronic drums and programmed beat patterns.


Prominent Bass Instrument

The bass instrument (electric, acoustic, or synth) is clearly audible and holds a central role in the mix.

Central Bass Role

The bass instrument is fundamental to the rhythmic, harmonic, or textural foundation of the music.

Diverse Bass Timbres

The sound of the bass varies across clips, including electric, acoustic, synth, distorted, clean, and deep resonant tones.

Music characterized by a highly prominent bass instrument playing a central rhythmic, harmonic, or textural role, utilizing diverse timbres.


Heavy Distortion

Use of distortion effects on instruments (guitars, synths, bass).

High-Energy Rhythms

Fast tempos and driving, percussive patterns.

Electronic Sound Design

Prominent use of synthesized and processed electronic sounds.

Aggressive Vocal Delivery

Shouting, screaming, or intense singing styles.

Acoustic Elements

Inclusion of unprocessed acoustic instruments and clean vocals.

Characterized by heavily processed, often distorted sounds and high-impact rhythmic elements, with some contrasting acoustic parts.


Electronic Rhythms

Programmed drum beats and electronic percussion patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, basslines, and atmospheric textures.

Melancholic Mood

A prevailing emotional tone of introspection, sadness, or longing.

Organic Instrumentation

Inclusion of acoustic instruments like guitar, piano, or strings, and human vocals.

Blend of electronic rhythms and synthesizers with acoustic instruments and vocals, creating an introspective or melancholic atmosphere.

Introspective Electronic & Organic Blend


Actual Bell Sounds

Recordings of physical bells or chimes.

Synthesized Bell Tones

Electronic sounds mimicking bell timbres.

Rhythmic Bell Patterns

Repetitive rhythmic figures using bell or bell-like sounds.

Resonant Harmonics

Sustained sounds with ringing, bell-like harmonic content.

Pervasive use of bell sounds, synthesized bell tones, and related resonant textures.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, acoustic string instrument.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness, introspection, or reflection.

Reflective Style

Music suitable for contemplation or introspection.

Acoustic guitar music with a melancholic and reflective mood, frequently employing fingerpicking techniques.


Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, used with various tones (clean, distorted) and techniques (riffs, arpeggios).

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, used with various techniques (strumming, fingerpicking).

Guitar Focus

Guitar is a primary and prominent instrument, often carrying main melodic or rhythmic ideas.

Music prominently featuring guitar in various styles and tones.


Synthesizer-Based Music

Music primarily generated using synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, basslines, and textures.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and digital/analog processing techniques.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds creating ambient or atmospheric textures.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic elements generated electronically, including drum machines or sequenced synth patterns.

Music characterized by the extensive use of synthesizers and electronic production methods.


Ambient Electronic

Atmospheric textures created with synthesizers, pads, and subtle electronic rhythms.

Ambient Acoustic

Atmospheric textures created with acoustic instruments, often fingerpicked guitar.

Atmospheric Mood

Music designed to evoke a spacious, relaxed, or contemplative feeling.

Atmospheric textures and spacious mood, achieved through electronic or acoustic means.


Sustained Timbres

Instruments or sounds with long decay or sustain, creating continuous sonic layers.

Ambient Atmosphere

Sound design focused on creating an immersive, background-like, or atmospheric soundscape.

Electronic/Organ Pads

Use of synthesized pads or organ sounds for sustained harmonic or textural elements.

Predominant use of sustained sounds and atmospheric textures, often from synthesizers or organs, creating an ambient mood.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent low-frequency melodic or rhythmic lines created by synthesizers.

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Dance Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing, often featuring a steady beat.

Electronic dance music featuring synthesized bass and electronic drums.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Clear acoustic guitar sound, often fingerpicked style.

Electronic Production Style

Synth-based melodies, basslines, and programmed drum beats.

Electric Guitar Presence

Prominent electric guitar parts, varying in tone and style.

Reverberation Effect

Application of reverberation to create spatial depth.

Consistent application of reverberation effect across diverse musical styles and instrumentation.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitar.

Rhythmic Guitar Riffs

Guitar parts focus on rhythmic patterns and riffs rather than melodic lines.

Palm Muting

Frequent use of palm muting technique on guitar riffs.

Rock/Metal Sound

Overall sound aligns with rock or metal genres.

Heavily distorted rhythmic electric guitar riffs, often palm-muted, typical of rock/metal.


Deep Bass Frequencies

Emphasis on low-end audio spectrum.

Prominent Bass Sound

Bass is a key, noticeable element.

Sub-Bass Content

Significant energy in very low frequencies.

Consistent presence of deep, low-frequency bass sounds.


Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and digital effects.

Atmospheric Reverb

Prominent use of reverb to create a sense of space and depth.

Sustained Textures

Use of sustained sounds like synth pads, strings, or held notes for harmonic and timbral layering.

Creation of spacious, atmospheric musical textures primarily through electronic production, synthesizers, and significant reverb.


Prominent Melody

A clear, foregrounded melodic line, frequently a vocal performance.

Instrumental Support

Background instrumentation providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Song Form Excerpt

Audio segments characteristic of sections within a structured song format.

Music characterized by a leading melodic element over instrumental backing, consistent with typical song structures.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

Primary musical elements (melody, harmony, bass) generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Beat

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums or drum machines.

Trance/House Elements

Musical characteristics associated with Trance and House genres, including arpeggiated synths, pads, and rhythmic patterns.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers, electronic beats, and Trance/House genre characteristics.


Electric Guitar

Central instrument playing lead melodies, riffs, or prominent parts.

Guitar Riffs and Melodies

Focus on distinct, often repetitive, guitar figures or melodic lines rather than simple chord progressions.

Guitar Distortion/Overdrive

Common use of effects to add grit, sustain, or saturation to the guitar tone.

Music characterized by prominent electric guitar playing melodic lines or riffs, frequently utilizing distortion.


Slow Tempo

Consistent slow pace.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Shared emotional tone evoking sadness, reflection, or calm.

Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked.

Atmospheric Pads/Synths

Use of sustained synth pads, strings, or piano for atmospheric texture.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence of prominent drums or driving rhythmic elements.

Slow tempo, melancholic/reflective mood, atmospheric instrumentation (acoustic guitar, pads), minimal rhythm.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Steady Beat

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

Dance Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns and tempo suitable for dancing.

House/Techno Influence

Musical style aligns with characteristics of House or Techno subgenres.

Electronic dance music with prominent synthesizers and a steady beat.


Clarinet/Reed Instruments

Prominent melodic and ornamental lines played by reedy wind instruments such as clarinet or zurna.

Balkan/Eastern European Folk Style

Overall musical style characterized by specific scales, rhythms, and instrumentation typical of Balkan or Eastern European traditional music.

Lively/Dance Rhythms

Energetic and often danceable rhythmic patterns driving the music.

Balkan/Eastern European folk music featuring prominent reedy wind instruments and lively rhythms.


Sustained Pads

Long, held notes or chords creating a continuous background texture.

Atmospheric Texture

Sounds designed to create a specific mood or environment rather than focusing on melody or rhythm.

Electronic Timbre

Sounds primarily generated by synthesizers or electronic sources.

Drones

Low, sustained tones providing a harmonic foundation or tension.

Music characterized by sustained electronic pads and drones, creating atmospheric textures.


Rhythm Section Foundation

Consistent presence of drums/percussion and bass instrument providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Guitar-Centric Elements

Prominent use of electric (clean or distorted) or acoustic guitars.

Electronic Sound Textures

Inclusion of synthesizers, pads, or electronic sound design.

Human Vocal Presence

Features sung or shouted human voice.

Instrumentation palette typical of contemporary popular music genres.


Jazz Rhythm Section

Core instrumentation featuring piano, bass (often upright), and drums (frequently using brushes).

Swing Feel

Characteristic rhythmic feel with swung eighth notes and a walking bass line.

Jazz Instrumentation

Use of typical jazz instruments including saxophone, piano, upright bass, and drums.

Jazz Improvisation

Presence of instrumental solos, particularly on piano and saxophone.

Jazz Genre

Music belonging to the jazz genre, encompassing various styles like swing, vocal jazz, and fusion elements.

Jazz music featuring rhythm section, horns, swing feel, and improvisation.


Electronic Production

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

Synthesizer Dominance

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

Electronic Rhythms

Reliance on programmed or electronic drum patterns and beats.

Processed Audio

Presence of effects like distortion, filtering, or other processing on sounds, including vocals.

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


Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of drums, percussion, or rhythmic synth patterns providing a consistent beat or pulse.

Melodic Content

Presence of a distinct melody played by instruments or vocals.

Harmonic Structure

Presence of chords or harmonic progressions supporting the melody and rhythm.

Music featuring a prominent rhythmic element provided by drums, percussion, or rhythmic instrumentation.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitar sounds with noticeable distortion, often playing power chords or riffs.

Driving Drum Beat

Consistent, energetic drum rhythm providing a strong pulse, typically with snare hits on beats 2 and 4.

Energetic Male Vocals

Passionate and often slightly raw or shouted male vocal delivery.

Rock Instrumentation

Standard rock band setup including electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Upbeat Tempo

Generally fast-paced and energetic musical tempo.

Energetic rock music characterized by distorted guitars, driving drums, and passionate male vocals, consistent with punk or pop punk styles.


Bowed String Lead

Prominent melodies played on violin or similar bowed string instruments.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar used for rhythmic or harmonic accompaniment.

Expressive Melodies

Melodic lines characterized by emotional expression, often with vibrato or ornamentation.

Folk/Traditional Style

Musical elements drawing from folk or traditional genres.

Acoustic instrumentation, notably bowed strings and guitar, featuring expressive melodies and rhythmic accompaniment, alongside some electronic textures.


Electronic Sound Sources

Music primarily utilizing synthesizers, drum machines, or other electronic instruments.

Synthesized Textures

Presence of sustained or evolving sounds generated by synthesizers, often used for pads or atmosphere.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created or heavily influenced by drum machines or electronic sequencing.

Music characterized by the significant use of electronic instruments and production methods.


Electric Guitar

Primary melodic and rhythmic instrument, often distorted.

Drum Kit

Provides rhythmic foundation with kick, snare, and cymbals.

Bass Guitar

Provides low-end harmonic and rhythmic support.

Rock/Metal Rhythms

Driving, often syncopated rhythmic patterns typical of rock and metal.

Guitar Riffs

Repeating, prominent melodic or rhythmic figures played by guitar.

Core instrumentation of electric guitar, bass, and drums; prominent guitar riffs; driving rock/metal rhythms.


Organ Instrument

Prominent use of organ sounds, including pipe organ, electric organ, or organ-like synth pads.

Sustained Tones

Frequent use of long, held notes or chords, often creating a pad-like texture.

Music characterized by the presence and prominence of organ sounds.


Regional Rhythms

Distinct, often syncopated, rhythmic patterns characteristic of Latin American (Cumbia) and North African/Middle Eastern music.

Accordion/Synth Melodies

Prominent melodic lines played by instruments resembling accordions or synthesized sounds with a folk or traditional feel.

Electronic Production

Incorporation of electronic elements, synthesizers, and modern production techniques.

Regional Vocal Styles

Male vocals exhibiting characteristics of Latin or North African/Middle Eastern singing styles.

Fusion of Latin American and North African/Middle Eastern folk/popular music styles with electronic production, featuring distinct regional rhythms and melodic instrumentation.


Processed Vocal Sample

Recurring vocal sample, possibly reversed or looped, with a distinctive phrase.

Metallic Percussion Hit

A consistent, sharp metallic clang or hit sound used rhythmically.

Electronic Texture/Drone

Underlying electronic pad or drone creating atmosphere.

Recurring processed vocal sample, metallic percussion hit, and electronic texture forming a signature motif.


Cinematic/Orchestral Elements

Features orchestral strings, piano, or similar sounds, often with emotional or atmospheric qualities.

Electronic Production Elements

Features synthesizers, electronic beats, and effects, often rhythmic or atmospheric.

Turntablism/Scratching

Features percussive sounds created by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Short, distinct audio segments suitable for use as components in music production or sound design.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Usage

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

Rhythmic Drive

Consistent, often repetitive rhythmic patterns creating a sense of forward momentum.

Synth Bass

Distinct basslines generated by synthesizers.

Electronic instrumentation, prominent synthesizers, rhythmic drive, synth bass.