Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar.

Prominent Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar serving as the leading or central instrument.

Genre Diversity

Acoustic guitar featured in various musical styles.

Music featuring acoustic guitar as the primary instrument across diverse styles.


Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or orchestral textures creating a pervasive mood.

Electronic Elements

Inclusion of synthesizers for pads, textures, and rhythmic pulses.

Orchestral Instrumentation

Use of sounds resembling strings, brass, or choir.

Cinematic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong emotions, often dramatic or melancholic, suitable for visual media.

Music combining electronic and orchestral elements to create atmospheric, cinematic soundscapes.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat suitable for dancing.

Four-on-the-floor Kick

Kick drum pattern hitting on every quarter note.

Synth Bassline

Rhythmic bass part played by a synthesizer.

Electronic production, driving beat, synth-based textures, suitable for dancing.


Fast Tempo

High beats per minute creating an energetic feel.

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive, repetitive rhythmic patterns providing forward momentum.

Heavy/Distorted Instrumentation

Use of distorted guitars, heavy bass, or aggressive synths.

High Energy

Overall intense and powerful musical atmosphere.

Fast tempo, propulsive rhythm, heavy or distorted instrumentation, intense atmosphere.


Melody

A sequence of musical notes perceived as a single entity, forming the main tune.

Lead Element

An instrument or vocal part that carries the primary melodic line.

Melodic Focus

The arrangement prioritizes and highlights a central melodic idea.

Music consistently featuring a clear, leading melodic line as a primary element.


Synth Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a consistently slow pace.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a spacious, immersive, and often calm or melancholic mood.

Melodic Content

Simple, expressive melodies often played by synths, vocals, or other instruments over the pads.

Slow tempo, atmospheric synth pads, calm or melancholic mood.


Piano as primary instrument

Piano is the main melodic and/or harmonic instrument.

Strong melodic focus

Music features prominent and memorable melodies.

Emotional or Reflective Mood

Music evokes feelings of reflection, melancholy, or sentimentality.

Tonal Harmony

Harmonic language is based on traditional Western tonality.

Music primarily featuring piano, characterized by strong melodies and an emotional, often reflective, mood.


Drums

Percussive instruments providing the primary rhythmic foundation.

Bass Instrument

Low-frequency instrument providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Rhythm Section

The combination of drums and bass providing a consistent pulse and groove.

Music built upon a foundational rhythm section of drums and bass providing a consistent pulse.


Synthesizer Use

Electronic synthesis as a core sound source.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth textures creating ambiance.

Electronic Production

Music created or heavily featuring electronic instruments and techniques.

Primary reliance on electronic instruments and production methods.


Prominent Melody

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

Melody Carrier

The melody is performed by a distinct instrument or voice.

Music characterized by a distinct, leading melodic line.


Driving Rhythm

A prominent, often energetic, rhythmic pulse or beat.

Melodic/Harmonic Structure

Presence of organized pitches forming melodies and harmonies.

Male Lead Vocal

A prominent male singing voice.

Guitar Presence

Use of electric or acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Electronic Production Elements

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or other electronic sounds.

Music characterized by a strong rhythmic foundation and melodic/harmonic structure, drawing from pop, rock, and electronic styles.


Noise as Primary Element

Noise is used as a significant or dominant sonic component.

Processed Non-Musical Audio

Audio sources like speech are processed and integrated into the soundscape.

Focus on Texture

Emphasis is placed on sonic texture and timbre rather than traditional melody or harmony.

Emphasis on sonic texture, noise, and processed audio as primary elements.


Synth Pads

Dominant use of sustained synthesizer pads creating harmonic and textural foundation.

Beatless

Absence of prominent rhythmic elements or percussion providing a steady beat.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating a spacious and immersive sonic environment.

Sustained Sounds

Use of long, evolving notes and textures rather than short, percussive sounds.

Ambient music characterized by synth pads, lack of rhythm, and atmospheric textures.


Electronic Beat

Consistent, often driving rhythmic foundation produced electronically.

Synthesizer Sounds

Use of synthesizers for various musical elements (melodies, bass, pads).

Acoustic Guitar Presence

Inclusion of acoustic guitar in some examples.

Varied Vocals

Presence of different vocal styles (sung, rap, synthesized) in some examples.

Music characterized by prominent electronic rhythms and synthesizer sounds.


Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Rapid, sequential playing of notes from a chord using a synthesizer.

Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, atmospheric sounds produced by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Electronic music characterized by prominent arpeggiated synthesizer patterns, atmospheric pads, and electronic rhythms.


Accordion/Bandoneon

Prominent use of accordion or bandoneon as the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Tango Style

Musical characteristics including rhythm, harmony, and melodic phrasing consistent with Tango music.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

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

Acoustic music centered around accordion or bandoneon, featuring melancholic or dramatic melodies and rhythms characteristic of Tango.


Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers, often heavy or distorted.

Programmed Drums

Rhythms created using drum machines or software, not live acoustic drums.

Vocal Sampling

Use of short vocal phrases or spoken word as elements within the track.

Heavy Bass Emphasis

Strong focus on low-end frequencies, driving the rhythm and feel.

Music produced electronically, featuring synthesized bass, programmed drums, and vocal samples, with a strong emphasis on low frequencies.


Sustained Tones

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

Repetitive Patterns

Repeating melodic, rhythmic, or vocal phrases.

Calm/Meditative Mood

Overall feeling is peaceful, introspective, or spiritual.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Focus on creating a mood or texture rather than strong melodic or rhythmic structure.

Absence of Driving Beat

Lack of a prominent, danceable rhythm section.

Vocal Repetition/Chanting

Repetitive use of voices, sometimes in a chanting style.

Calm, repetitive, atmospheric music with sustained tones and limited strong rhythm, often conveying a meditative or spiritual mood.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features prominent use of classical orchestral instruments including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Dramatic Mood

Conveys a strong sense of tension, grandeur, emotional intensity, or conflict.

Cinematic Style

Music characteristic of film scores, trailers, or dramatic productions, designed to accompany visual media.

Brass Section

Frequent use of brass instruments for fanfares, melodic lines, or sustained chords.

String Section

Frequent use of string instruments for sustained textures, melodies, or atmospheric effects.

Music featuring orchestral instruments, conveying a dramatic, cinematic, or epic mood.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar sounds processed with distortion effects.

Overdriven/Fuzzy Tone

Sonic quality characterized by clipping, saturation, or fuzz from distortion.

Music featuring prominent use of distortion on electric guitars creating overdriven or fuzzy sonic textures.


Prominent Bassline

Bass instrument is loud, central to the mix, and provides the main rhythmic and melodic drive.

Synthesized or Electric Bass

Bass sound is typically synthesized or an electric bass with significant processing, often with a distinct tone.

Groove-Oriented Rhythm

Music features a strong, consistent rhythmic foundation designed to create a sense of groove or danceability.

Music characterized by a prominent, often synthesized or processed, rhythmic bassline that forms the core of the groove.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Mellow/Reflective Mood

Music evokes a calm, introspective, or melancholic atmosphere.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Focus on non-electronic instruments like acoustic guitar, piano, and strings.

Music characterized by acoustic instrumentation, primarily acoustic guitar, conveying a mellow or reflective mood.


Electronic Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic sounds.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords creating atmospheric texture.

Reverb and Spatial Effects

Significant use of reverb and other effects to create a sense of space.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating patterns of notes from a chord played by a synthesizer.

Electronic instrumentation, prominent synth pads, and significant reverb creating a spacious, atmospheric soundscape.


Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often complex rhythmic patterns created using electronic drums or samples.

Processed Audio

Sounds that are synthesized, sampled, or heavily manipulated with effects like distortion or filtering.

Turntablism Elements

Inclusion of scratching or other sounds associated with turntable manipulation.

Electronic sound design featuring prominent, often complex rhythmic structures, processed audio textures, and turntable manipulation.


Four-on-the-floor beat

Consistent kick drum on every beat.

Synthesized Bassline

Repetitive, often driving bass patterns created with synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping and repeating rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Percussion

Use of electronic drum sounds, including hi-hats and claps, to build the rhythm.

Electronic Dance Music

Overall genre characteristics associated with electronic music designed for dancing.

Driving, repetitive electronic rhythms featuring prominent kick drum, synthesized bass, and percussive elements typical of dance music.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesized Sounds

Dominant use of synthetic timbres and soundscapes.

Repetitive Rhythms

Features steady or driving rhythmic patterns, often electronically generated.

Music produced electronically, characterized by synthesized sounds and often repetitive rhythmic structures.


Sustained Harmonic Texture

Long-held notes or chords providing a continuous harmonic foundation.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of synthesized sounds, often with slow attack and decay, to create sustained textures.

Evolving Texture

Sustained sounds that change over time through filtering, modulation, or pitch shifts.

Sustained, often synthesized, harmonic textures providing a continuous background.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often strummed or fingerpicked.

Male Lead Vocals

Lead vocals performed by a male singer.

Folk/Acoustic Pop

Overall genre characteristics aligning with folk or acoustic pop music.

Organic Instrumentation

Music primarily features live or acoustic-sounding instruments.

Acoustic guitar-driven music featuring male lead vocals, typically in a folk or acoustic pop style with organic instrumentation.


Synthesizers

Use of synthesized sounds for melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements.

Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or by drum machine.

Driving Electronic Beat

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor rhythm suitable for dancing.

Electronic Music

Genre characterized by electronic instrumentation and production techniques.

Music produced using synthesizers and electronic drums, featuring a driving beat.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often distorted or with effects like wah.

Bass Guitar

Presence of bass guitar providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Drums

Presence of drums providing rhythmic structure.

Male Vocals

Presence of male lead vocals in several examples.

Scratching

DJ scratching sounds present in some examples.

Music featuring electric guitar prominently across various styles.


Acoustic String Instruments

Presence of acoustic instruments with strings, such as guitar or sitar.

Plucked Technique

Strings are primarily played by plucking rather than bowing or strumming.

Calm Atmosphere

Overall mood is peaceful, relaxed, or meditative.

Devotional Vocals

Some sections feature vocals with a chanting or devotional quality.

Acoustic string instruments played with a plucking technique, creating a calm or meditative atmosphere, sometimes accompanied by devotional vocals.


Vocal Percussion

Use of the human voice to create rhythmic and percussive sounds.

Vocal Scratching

Vocal technique mimicking the sound of DJ scratching.

Human voice used for rhythmic and percussive effects, including mimicking scratching.


Heavy Distortion

Aggressive, overdriven electric guitar tone.

Double Bass Drumming

Rapid, continuous kicks on the bass drum.

Palm-Muted Riffs

Guitar technique creating a percussive, heavy sound.

High Energy

Fast tempos and intense musical delivery.

Aggressive music characterized by distorted guitars, fast double bass drumming, and high intensity.


Vinyl Noise

Presence of audio artifacts characteristic of vinyl records, such as crackle and pops.

Lo-Fi Production

Audio processing resulting in a deliberately low-fidelity sound, often warm, muffled, or slightly distorted.

Hip-Hop Beat

Rhythmic foundation featuring kick, snare, and hi-hat patterns common in hip-hop music, often with a swung feel.

Sampling

Use of pre-recorded audio snippets (vocals, instruments) as musical elements.

DJ Scratching

Turntable manipulation technique producing rhythmic or percussive sounds.

Combination of vinyl noise, lo-fi production techniques, hip-hop beats, and sampling.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Drums

Percussion provided by drum machines or electronic sources.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Recurring use of arpeggiated synth patterns.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers, electronic drums, and arpeggiated synth patterns.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary sound source consists of synthesizers.

Repetitive Rhythms

Strong emphasis on looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Alternating Tempo/Style

Switches between higher tempo, distorted breakbeat-like sections and consistent tempo, driving techno/trance-like sections.

Driving Beat

Features a prominent, propulsive rhythmic foundation.

Electronic music characterized by repetitive rhythms and synthesized sounds, alternating between high-tempo, distorted breakbeat styles and consistent-tempo, driving techno/trance styles.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Sustained Synth Pad/Drone

Continuous, evolving synthesized sound layer providing harmonic and textural foundation.

Atmospheric Texture

Sound design focused on creating a pervasive mood or environment through sustained sounds and effects.

Electronic music featuring continuous, evolving synth pads or drones creating an atmospheric texture.


Minor Key

Music is primarily composed in a minor key.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, introspective, or dramatic.

Arpeggios

Recurring use of broken chords played sequentially.

Piano/Keys

Presence of piano or electronic keyboard sounds.

Music predominantly in a minor key creating a melancholic or dramatic mood.


Driving Rhythmic Pulse

Consistent, strong beat often suitable for dancing, frequently featuring a prominent kick drum.

Synthesizer Dominance

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

Repetitive Musical Patterns

Use of looping or repeating musical phrases and rhythmic figures.

Techno/Trance Genre Elements

Musical characteristics aligning with Techno, Trance, or related electronic dance music subgenres.

Electronic dance music with driving rhythms, prominent synthesizers, and repetitive structures.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic structures created using drum machines or sequencers.

Synthesized Textures

Primary use of synthesized sounds for melodic, harmonic, and atmospheric elements.

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


Sustained Pads

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

Drone Elements

Continuous or repeating low-frequency sounds providing a foundational harmonic center or texture.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on creating mood and texture through sustained sounds rather than prominent melody or rhythm.

Music characterized by sustained sonic textures, often functioning as pads or drones, to create atmosphere.


Organ

Prominent use of organ as a primary or significant instrument.

Gritty/Textured Organ Sound

Organ sound often features distortion, grit, or a specific synthesized texture.

Dark/Atmospheric Mood

Music evokes a dark, atmospheric, or sometimes unsettling mood.

Consistent presence of organ, often with a gritty or atmospheric texture.


Clarinet/Reed Instrument Lead

Prominent melodic line played by or imitating a clarinet or similar reed instrument.

Balkan/Klezmer Melodic Style

Melodic phrasing and ornamentation characteristic of Eastern European, Balkan, or Klezmer music.

Genre Fusion

Combination of traditional melodic elements with modern electronic, hip-hop, or pop production.

Prominent clarinet or reed instrument melody with Balkan/Klezmer characteristics fused across various genres.


Synthesizer as primary instrument

Music primarily generated using synthesizers.

Arpeggiated Synth Patterns

Recurring use of arpeggiated synthesizer melodies or rhythmic figures.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer textures providing harmonic or atmospheric background.

Electronic Production Style

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Repetitive Musical Structures

Use of looping or repeating musical phrases and patterns.

Electronic production, prominent synthesizers, frequent arpeggios and pads, repetitive patterns, steady beat.


Scraping Percussion

Repetitive rhythmic pattern played on a scraping percussion instrument like a güiro.

Expressive Reed Instrument

Melodic and expressive playing on a reed instrument, likely clarinet or saxophone, featuring vibrato and glissandi.

Piano

Sections featuring piano playing melodies and chords.

Distinct scraping percussion and expressive reed instrument sounds


Prominent Lead Melody

A single melodic line is the primary focus, played by a lead instrument.

Melodic Instrumentation

Use of instruments commonly used for lead melodies such as winds, strings, and guitars.

Expressive Melodic Style

Melodies often feature ornamentation, speed, or expressive techniques.

Music centered around a single, prominent, and often expressive melodic line played by a lead instrument.


Acoustic Guitar

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique rather than strumming.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, reflective, or somber.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style consistent with folk or singer-songwriter genres, often sparse instrumentation.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, frequently employing fingerpicking, often with a melancholic or reflective mood.


Electronic Rhythms

Driving, often repetitive rhythmic patterns produced electronically, frequently featuring a strong kick drum.

Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, pads, or textural elements.

Repetitive Structure

Musical ideas, particularly rhythmic and melodic, often repeat in looping patterns.

Music built upon electronic production techniques, featuring driving, repetitive rhythms and prominent synthesizer sounds.


Rhythmic Foundation

Clear, underlying rhythmic pulse or structure.

Percussive Drive

Rhythm primarily established or driven by drums, electronic beats, or rhythmic sound manipulation.

Emphasis on rhythm and groove across different musical contexts, often utilizing percussive elements.


Electronic Drum Programming

Use of drum machines or programmed electronic drum sounds providing a consistent rhythmic foundation.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Primary musical elements (melodies, basslines, pads) are generated using synthesizers.

Consistent Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a steady, often driving, beat suitable for dancing.

Music characterized by electronic drums, synthesized sounds, and a consistent rhythmic pulse.


DJ Scratching

Sounds created by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Latin Percussion

Rhythmic patterns using hand drums, shakers, and other Latin percussion instruments.

Acoustic Latin Guitar

Acoustic guitar playing melodic or rhythmic figures characteristic of Latin music.

Fusion of DJ scratching, Latin percussion, and acoustic Latin guitar elements.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Patterns

Music built on looping melodic and rhythmic phrases.

Dance Tempo

Music tempo suitable for dancing.

Music characterized by electronic drums, synthesizers, repetitive structures, and dance tempos.


Synthesizer Dominance

Primary sound source is synthesizers.

Electronic Sound

Characterized by electronic instrumentation and production.

Atmospheric Quality

Features spacious textures and sustained sounds.

Melodic & Harmonic

Contains clear melodies and chord progressions.

Electronically produced music with synthesizers, atmospheric textures, and melodic/harmonic structure.


Sustained Drones

Long, continuous or slowly evolving sounds, often in low frequencies, providing an atmospheric foundation.

Melancholic Strings

Expressive string melodies or sustained notes conveying sadness or contemplation.

Cinematic Swells

Dramatic build-ups using orchestral elements, adding tension or grandeur.

Slow Pacing

Music unfolds slowly, contributing to a contemplative or atmospheric mood.

Atmospheric music characterized by sustained tones, drones, and evolving textures, often featuring expressive strings and dramatic dynamics.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine rhythms providing the primary percussive foundation.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers, often rhythmic or melodic.

Synthesizers

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, textures, and harmonic content.

Dance Rhythm

Consistent tempo and rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Music produced electronically using programmed drums, synthesizer bass, and synthesizers, typically with a danceable rhythm.


Percussion/Drums

Features drums or percussion instruments providing rhythmic foundation.

Rhythmic Pulse

Characterized by a clear and often prominent rhythmic pulse or beat.

Guitar

Features guitar (acoustic or electric) as an instrument.

Music featuring a prominent rhythmic pulse, often driven by percussion or drums.


Distortion

Heavy distortion applied to various sound sources including processed audio and instruments.

Rhythmic Repetition

Strong, often fast and complex, repeating rhythmic patterns.

Audio Processing

Extensive use of effects and manipulation to shape raw sounds into distinct textures.

Scratching

Sounds resembling DJ scratching or similar rhythmic audio manipulation techniques.

High Tempo

Generally fast overall pace and rhythmic density.

Aggressive, fast, rhythmic manipulation of distorted and heavily processed audio.


Filter Sweep

Modulation of a filter's cutoff frequency over time.

Low-Pass Filter Sweep

Increasing the cutoff frequency of a low-pass filter to introduce higher frequencies.

Audio processing technique involving modulating a filter's cutoff frequency, notably low-pass sweeps.


Dramatic Atmosphere

Pervasive mood of tension, melancholy, or grandeur.

Cinematic Soundscape

Musical style often used in film scores, creating immersive environments.

Ethnic Instrumentation

Inclusion of instruments or melodic styles from non-Western traditions.

Resonant Percussion

Use of large, sustained drum or timpani sounds.

Sustained Textures

Long, evolving pads or sustained notes from synths, strings, or organ.

Music creating dramatic or melancholic moods, blending orchestral, electronic, and ethnic elements for atmospheric effect.


Minor Tonality

Predominant use of minor keys or modes.

Melancholic Mood

Emotional quality often associated with minor tonality.

Harmonic Content

Presence of chords and harmonic progressions.

Melodic Content

Presence of distinct melodic lines.

Consistent use of minor keys or modes creating a specific emotional quality.


Ambient Textures

Sustained synth pads, drones, or atmospheric sounds creating a calm or spacious mood.

High-Energy Rock

Driving rhythms, distorted electric guitars, and often aggressive vocals.

Acoustic Melodia

Clear, melodic lines played on acoustic instruments like guitar.

Tempo Variation

Significant shifts in speed between musical ideas, ranging from slow to fast.

Rapid succession of distinct musical styles and moods including ambient, rock, and acoustic, highlighting variety and contrast.


Synthesizer-based Sound

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

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesized or processed sounds creating atmosphere.

Driving Electronic Rhythms

Prominent, often fast-paced electronic drum and bass patterns.

Reliance on electronic sound sources and production, particularly synthesizers.


Brass Section

Prominent use of brass instruments, including trombones and possibly tubas.

Glissandi

Frequent sliding between notes, particularly in the brass parts.

Driving Percussion

Energetic and often syncopated drum and percussion patterns.

Balkan/Circus Influence

Stylistic elements reminiscent of Balkan brass bands or circus music.

Music featuring prominent brass sections with glissandi and driving percussion, often with a Balkan or circus-like energy.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer chords or textures creating background atmosphere.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Repetitive, often prominent electronic drum or percussion patterns providing pulse.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Electronic music featuring synthesizers, atmospheric pads, driving rhythms, and synth bass, often creating intense or cinematic moods.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Driving Beat

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic pattern suitable for dancing.

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained or evolving synth sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Rapid, sequential playing of notes in a chord by a synthesizer.

Electronic instrumentation, driving beat, prominent synthesizers.


Varied Vocal Textures

Presence of diverse vocal styles including operatic singing, rhythmic speech, chanting, and melodic singing.

Distinct Wind/Brass Timbres

Use of wind instruments (brass or woodwind) with specific, often reedy or brassy, sustained or melodic timbres.

Electronic/Sampled Rhythms

Inclusion of electronic beats, percussion, and audio manipulation techniques like scratching.

Sustained Tones/Drones

Presence of long, unchanging or slowly evolving background sounds from various sources (synth, bowed strings, wind).

Juxtaposition of diverse vocal textures, distinct instrumental timbres (especially wind/brass), sustained tones, and varied rhythmic elements.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

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

Reverberant Sound

Noticeable use of reverb effect, creating a spacious or atmospheric quality.

Introspective/Mellow Mood

Overall calm, reflective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Acoustic instrumentation, prominent guitar, noticeable reverb, calm and introspective mood.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synth Bass

Prominent synthesized basslines, often with distinct waveforms and filtering.

Rhythmic Focus

Strong emphasis on beat and rhythmic patterns.

Dance Tempo

Moderate to fast tempo suitable for dance music.

Drum Machine

Use of electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Electronic music, prominent synth bass, rhythmic focus, dance tempo.


Sustained Pads/Drones

Continuous, often electronic or atmospheric sounds holding notes or chords.

Sustained Acoustic Harmonies

Acoustic instruments holding chords or notes for extended durations.

Sustained Vocal Textures

Held vocal notes or background vocal sounds providing continuity.

Presence of continuous or held sounds providing harmonic or textural background.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Heavy, overdriven electric guitar sounds often playing rhythmic patterns.

Fast Tempo Drumming

Rapid drum beats, frequently utilizing double bass pedal techniques.

Aggressive Musical Tone

Intense, powerful, and often aggressive musical atmosphere.

High energy music characterized by distorted guitars and fast, driving drums.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizers

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

Programmed Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or programmed electronic beats.

Music characterized by the use of electronic instruments and production, featuring programmed drums and synthesizers.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Prominent electric guitar playing with heavy distortion, often featuring repetitive, driving patterns.

Heavy Palm Muting

Guitar technique used to create a percussive, muted sound on the strings, common in the riffs.

Metal/Hard Rock Elements

Musical style characterized by distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and an aggressive overall feel.

Distorted electric guitar riffs, heavy palm muting, metal/hard rock style.


Resonant Timbres

Sounds possess a quality of resonance, allowing notes or textures to ring out.

Sustained Sound Capability

Primary sound sources are capable of producing sustained notes, drones, or continuous sound.

Characterful Instrumentation

Features instruments or sound sources with highly distinct and recognizable sonic identities.

Music features distinct, resonant, and sustained sound sources.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by synthesized or sampled drum sounds.

Synthesizer Use

Melodies, basslines, and textures created using synthesizers.

DJ Scratching

Sound of vinyl manipulation on turntables used as a musical element.

Audio Sampling

Use of short audio clips, including vocals, often processed or looped.

Electronic production, rhythmic focus, incorporation of DJ scratching and audio sampling.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar playing technique involving plucking individual strings in patterns or broken chords.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying a sense of sadness, introspection, or longing.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a relatively slow pace.

Acoustic instrumentation, slow tempo, melancholic mood, often featuring fingerpicked guitar.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

Primary sound source is electronic synthesizers creating melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements.

Electronic Production

Music created and produced using electronic means, characteristic of electronic music genres.

Rhythmic Pulsing

Underlying rhythmic or pulsing elements, often from synth bass or arpeggiated patterns, providing forward motion.

Music produced electronically using synthesizers as primary instruments, featuring rhythmic or pulsing elements.


Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Overall emotional tone is sad, reflective, or introspective.

Slow Tempo

Music is generally played at a slow or moderate-slow pace.

Melancholic or reflective mood, often featuring acoustic guitar fingerpicking and slow tempos.


Synthesized Timbres

Sounds generated by electronic synthesizers or similar digital means.

Electronic Processing

Audio signals manipulated using electronic effects, filtering, or sampling techniques.

Texture-Focused Sound Design

Emphasis on the quality, evolution, and layering of sounds rather than traditional melodic or harmonic structures.

Music created or heavily shaped through electronic sound generation and processing techniques, with a focus on synthesized textures.


Aggressive Vocals

Shouting, screaming, or harsh vocal delivery.

Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Fast Drums

Rapid drumming patterns, including fast snare hits and double bass.

High Energy

Intense, driving, and high-energy musical feel.

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


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synth Bass

Prominent bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

A strong, propulsive beat, often four-on-the-floor.

Repetitive Structure

Musical patterns that repeat frequently.

Electronic dance music with driving rhythms and prominent synth basslines


Calm Mood

Music evokes a sense of peace and tranquility.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow or moderate pace.

Sparse Arrangement

Music features minimal instrumentation or layers.

Music characterized by calm mood, slow tempo, and sparse instrumentation.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Rhythms

Presence of programmed or electronic drum beats and rhythmic patterns.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer pads to create mood and atmosphere.

Repetitive Patterns

Rhythmic and melodic elements often repeat throughout the music.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and atmospheric elements.


Brass Instrumentation

Presence of brass instruments such as trumpet, cornet, French horn, or trombone sounds.

Brass Melody

Brass instruments playing a prominent melodic line.

Brass Texture

Brass instruments providing sustained notes or atmospheric pads.

Prominent brass instrumentation used for melody and texture.


Sustained Tones

Presence of long, held musical notes or chords.

Low-Frequency Drone

A continuous, low-pitched sound or hum.

Ambient Texture

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

Harmonic Stasis

Limited or slow harmonic movement.

Music featuring sustained, often low-frequency sounds creating an ambient, drone-like texture with minimal rhythmic or melodic emphasis.


Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of distorted electric guitars for riffs and power chords.

Driving Drums

Energetic drum beats providing a strong rhythmic foundation, often with snare on beats 2 and 4.

Electric Bass

Electric bass guitar providing low-end support and rhythmic drive.

Energetic Vocals

Vocal performances characterized by high energy, sometimes shouted or aggressive.

Instrumentation of electric guitar, bass, drums, and vocals; characterized by distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and high energy.


Synth Pads

Sustained, atmospheric synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and textural foundation.

Minor Key

Harmonic structure based on minor scales, contributing to a melancholic or serious mood.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Atmospheric/Melancholic Mood

Overall feeling characterized by spaciousness, introspection, and sadness or pensiveness.

Electronic music featuring prominent synth pads, minor keys, and an atmospheric, melancholic mood.


Acoustic Plucked Strings

Distinct timbre and playing styles of instruments like banjo and acoustic guitar.

Upbeat Rhythms

Energetic and often syncopated rhythmic patterns.

Folk/Country Elements

Harmonic, melodic, and structural elements common in folk, country, and bluegrass music.

Music characterized by prominent acoustic plucked string instrumentation and associated rhythmic/harmonic styles.


Stylistic Diversity

Wide range of musical genres, tempos, and instrumentation styles.

Professional Production

High fidelity audio quality, polished mixing and mastering.

Media Synchronization Intent

Composition designed to evoke specific moods or energies suitable for visual media.

Music composed for synchronization with visual media, featuring diverse styles and professional production quality.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesized Instrumentation

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

Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic percussion.

Repetitive Rhythmic Structure

Music built around looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Steady kick drum on every beat, common in dance music.

Electronic music featuring synthesized sounds, electronic drums, and repetitive rhythmic structures.


Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Rhythmic Focus

Presence of electronic beats, percussion, or rhythmic synth patterns in many examples.

Ambient Textures

Use of synth pads and sustained sounds to create atmosphere in some examples.

Music primarily produced using electronic instruments, especially synthesizers.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Sounds

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

Programmed Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or electronic sequencing.

Music produced using electronic instruments and production methods.


Musical Composition

Audio segments derived from intentionally composed musical works.

Diverse Styles

The collection features a wide range of musical genres and production approaches.

Excerpt Format

Each audio clip is a short segment of a potentially longer piece of music.

Short segments from intentionally composed music across a variety of styles.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesized Textures

Prominent use of pads, leads, and bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns created using drum machines or electronic percussion.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitars processed with distortion effects, used for riffs and power chords.

Driving Drum Beat

Propulsive rhythmic foundation provided by drums, emphasizing energy.

Rock/Metal Genre

Musical style featuring electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals, typically high energy.

Energetic Tempo

Music performed at a fast or mid-to-fast pace.

High energy music featuring distorted guitars, driving drums, and often aggressive vocals.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, playing rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Plucked String Instrument

Sound production via plucking strings, predominantly acoustic guitar.

Predominant use of acoustic guitar for rhythmic and melodic content.


Noise Component

Inclusion of broadband or shaped noise as a distinct sound element or textural layer.

Bright Timbres

Sounds characterized by a prominent and detailed presence in the high-frequency range.

Sharp Transients

Percussive or rhythmic elements featuring rapid, high-frequency attacks.

Significant sound energy and textural elements concentrated in the higher frequency range, often involving noise or bright timbres.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synth chords providing atmospheric or harmonic backing.

Electronic Drums

Rhythms generated by drum machines or electronic percussion sounds.

Music incorporating synthesizers, electronic drums, and production styles typical of electronic genres.


Introspective Mood

Evokes a sense of reflection, contemplation, or thoughtfulness.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of sustained pads and spacious sounds creating an immersive environment.

Melancholic Undertones

Subtle sadness or wistfulness in melodic and harmonic content.

Electronic Instrumentation

Predominant use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and digital effects.

Music characterized by an introspective mood, often utilizing atmospheric electronic textures and melancholic elements.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of vinyl records on turntables.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on percussive elements and repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Hip-Hop Elements

Musical elements commonly found in hip-hop production, such as specific beats, samples, and scratching.

Prominent use of DJ scratching technique.


Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Percussive Backbone

Rhythm primarily established by drums or percussive instruments.

Moderate Tempo

Musical pace generally falls within a moderate range.

Varied Instrumentation

Mix of acoustic and electronic instruments used across clips.

Consistent, prominent rhythmic element often provided by drums or percussion, supporting other musical layers.


Processed Vocals

Vocals treated with electronic effects such as vocoding, synthesis, or heavy distortion.

Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on prominent and often repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Industrial/Experimental Sound

Elements suggesting industrial, EBM, or experimental electronic music styles.

Electronic music production featuring synthesized or heavily processed vocals and prominent rhythmic elements.


Diverse Instrumentation

Features a broad mix of acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments including guitars, piano, synths, drums, strings, vocals, and turntables.

Varied Genres

Includes elements from different musical styles and genres such as rock, electronic, hip-hop, ambient, and potentially folk or classical.

Short Segments

Music is presented in short, isolated fragments.

Electronic/Processed Elements

Incorporates electronic instruments or audio processing techniques like scratching.

Rhythmic Variety

Features diverse rhythmic patterns from various sources including drums, percussion, basslines, and scratching.

Short, distinct musical segments featuring diverse instrumentation and styles, suggestive of source material for electronic or sample-based production.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Programmed Beats

Rhythmic foundation created using electronic drum sounds and patterns.

Synth Bass

Low-frequency melodic or rhythmic lines generated by synthesizers.

Synth Pads

Sustained or evolving synthetic textures providing harmonic or atmospheric background.

Arpeggiated Synths

Repeating sequences of notes from a chord played rapidly by a synthesizer.

Music produced using electronic instruments, featuring synthesized sounds and programmed rhythms.


Prominent Brass

Brass instruments are a central element, often playing melodies or significant parts.

Trumpet Lead

Trumpets are frequently featured, carrying main themes or fanfares.

Melodic/Fanfare Style

Brass parts are typically melodic or fanfare-like rather than purely rhythmic or harmonic support.

Prominent melodic brass instrumentation, frequently featuring trumpets.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized or sampled drum sounds forming a prominent beat.

Synthesizers

Use of electronic sound generation for melodies, basslines, pads, or effects.

Driving Electronic Rhythm

Repetitive, propulsive rhythmic patterns typical of electronic music.

Vocal Samples

Short snippets or processed fragments of human voice used as musical elements.

Music primarily characterized by electronic production, featuring synthesized sounds, electronic drums, and driving rhythms.


Heavy Guitar Distortion

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Driving Drums

Fast, energetic drum patterns, often featuring double bass drumming.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals are often shouted, screamed, or feature harsh timbres.

High Energy Tempo

Music is generally fast-paced and intense.

Aggressive, high-energy rock music featuring distorted guitars and driving drums.


Genre Variety

Contains multiple distinct musical genres (e.g., Pop/Rock, Cinematic, Electronic).

Melodic Focus

Music features prominent and easily discernible melodies.

Harmonic Clarity

Music utilizes clear and generally straightforward chord progressions.

Concise Structure

Each musical piece is structured as a short, self-contained idea or cue.

Diverse short musical pieces with clear melody and harmony, structured concisely.


Prominent Percussion

Music heavily features drums and various percussion instruments.

Driving Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns provide a strong, propulsive feel.

Danceable Beat

Rhythms are suitable for dancing, often with a steady pulse.

Latin Percussion Elements

Inclusion of percussion sounds and patterns common in Latin or Caribbean music.

Music driven by prominent, often complex or danceable rhythmic percussion.


Clarinet-like Wind Instrument

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

Sustained Notes and Trills

The wind instrument frequently employs sustained notes and trill techniques.

Prominent use of a reedy wind instrument, likely a clarinet, across multiple musical contexts.


High-Pitched Synth

Synth sounds predominantly in the higher frequency range.

Metallic/Glassy Timbre

Synth sounds possessing a sharp, resonant, metallic, or glassy quality.

Fast Melodic/Arpeggiated Patterns

Synth playing characterized by rapid melodic lines or arpeggiated sequences.

Prominent high-pitched synth sound with metallic/glassy timbre playing fast melodic or arpeggiated patterns.


Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a discernible beat, pulse, or repetitive rhythmic pattern.

Sustained or Resonant Elements

Inclusion of sounds that are held for a duration, have a long decay, or exhibit significant resonance.

Musical textures combining rhythmic drive with sustained or resonant sonic components.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Music structured around looping or repeating rhythmic patterns, often with a prominent electronic beat.

Synthesizer Focus

Synthesizers are central to melodies, harmonies, basslines, and textures.

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


Fast Tempo

Music performed at a rapid speed.

Driving Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns creating a strong sense of forward motion and propulsion.

Distorted Instrumentation

Use of audio distortion effects on instruments, notably guitars or synthesizers.

High Energy

Music characterized by intensity, power, and excitement.

Music characterized by fast tempos, propulsive rhythms, and often distorted instrumentation, creating an intense and energetic feel.


Clean Audio Quality

Absence of significant background noise or recording artifacts.

Controlled Acoustics

Sound suggests recording in acoustically treated spaces.

Balanced Mix

Musical elements are well-balanced and clear.

Professional studio recording characteristics, clean sound, controlled environment, balanced mix.


Bollywood Music

Music originating from Indian cinema, characterized by melodic structure and diverse instrumentation.

Indian Percussion

Use of traditional Indian drums like tabla providing rhythmic foundation.

Melodic Vocals

Prominent, often ornamented, singing as a central element.

String Instruments

Inclusion of both plucked instruments (like sitar) and orchestral strings.

Synthesizers and Keyboards

Use of electronic keyboards and synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, or rhythmic elements.

Melody Focused Structure

Music built around strong, memorable melodic lines.

Music from Indian cinema featuring melodic vocals, traditional Indian percussion, strings, and synthesizers.


Simple Rhythmic Foundation

Straightforward, often repetitive rhythmic patterns or beats.

Simple Harmonic Structure

Harmonic content is generally simple, often based on basic chord progressions or repetitive bass lines.

Simple Melodic/Figurative Content

Melodies or instrumental figures are typically simple and direct, sometimes repetitive.

Music constructed using simple, often repetitive rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic/figurative components.


Distorted Guitars

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars providing a thick, aggressive tone.

Heavy Drumming

Fast, powerful drumming often featuring rapid double bass patterns and intense fills.

Aggressive Sound

Overall intense, high-energy, and often harsh sonic quality.

Fast Tempo

Music is generally performed at a high speed, driving the energy.

Intense, distorted, fast-paced music featuring heavy guitars and powerful drumming.


Electronic Genre

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat often featuring a strong kick drum.

Synthesized Bass

Basslines primarily generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating loops and patterns.

Electronic dance music with driving rhythms and synthesized sounds.


Male Vocals

Prominent presence of male lead or backing vocals when vocals are featured.

No Female Vocals

Lack of prominent female lead or backing vocals.

Acoustic Elements

Frequent use of acoustic instruments, particularly guitar and percussion.

Music featuring predominantly male vocals or lacking prominent female vocals, often incorporating acoustic elements.


Jazz/Swing Rhythm

Characteristic syncopated rhythmic feel often associated with jazz and swing music.

Brass Instrumentation

Prominent use of brass instruments such as trumpets, trombones, or saxophones.

Melodic Lead

A distinct, prominent melody line carried by an instrument or voice.

Musical concepts featuring syncopated rhythms, brass instrumentation, and prominent melodic lines.


Chords

Multiple musical notes played simultaneously or in sequence to form harmonic units.

Sustained Harmonic Textures

Long, evolving musical sounds providing a harmonic background, often from synthesizers.

Guitar as Harmonic Source

Use of acoustic or electric guitar to provide harmonic content, typically through chords.

Presence of harmonic content, often as chords or sustained textures.


Ambient Textures

Sustained, evolving sounds creating atmosphere.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness, introspection, or calm.

Synth Pads/Drones

Use of sustained or evolving synthesizer sounds.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow pace.

Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked.

Calm introspective ambient music with sustained textures and melancholic mood.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Rhythms

Driving, often repetitive rhythmic patterns created with drum machines or electronic percussion.

Retro Electronic Sound

Sound palette and style reminiscent of older electronic music, including chiptune or early digital sounds.

Electronic music production, prominent synthesizers, driving and repetitive electronic rhythms, often with a retro or digital sound character.


Sustained Brass Tones

Musical passages featuring brass instruments playing long, held notes, often with glissandi and strong resonance.

Sustained Acoustic Guitar

Musical passages featuring acoustic guitar playing held notes, chords, or resonant fingerpicked patterns.

Sustained Electronic Textures

Musical passages featuring electronic instruments or synthesis creating held notes, pads, or arpeggiated patterns.

Low Sustained Tones

Underlying musical elements characterized by low-pitched sounds held for extended durations, contributing to atmosphere or texture.

Musical textures dominated by sounds held for extended durations with noticeable resonance and decay.


Synthesizer-Based Music

Music primarily featuring synthesizers for melodies, harmonies, and basslines.

Electronic Rhythms

Rhythmic elements generated using drum machines or synthesized percussion.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

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


Electronic Beat

Programmed drum sounds and repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent, often driving, bass sounds created by synthesizers.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and effects.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping patterns and rhythmic repetition.

DJ Effects

Inclusion of sounds like vinyl scratching.

Synthesized sounds, programmed rhythms, repetitive structures, and DJ effects characteristic of electronic dance music genres.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Nylon-String Guitar

The acoustic guitar sound suggests a nylon-string instrument.

Latin/Spanish Musical Influence

Musical elements such as rhythms, melodies, or harmonic progressions characteristic of Latin or Spanish styles.

Focus on acoustic guitar, likely nylon-string, often incorporating Latin or Spanish musical characteristics.


Electronic Beat

Programmed rhythmic foundation with electronic drum sounds.

Synthesizer Use

Electronic instruments generating melodic, harmonic, or textural sounds.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Amplified guitar sound with heavy distortion effect.

Heavy Drumming

Energetic and powerful acoustic or electronic drum performance.

DJ Scratching

Manipulating vinyl records on a turntable to create rhythmic sounds.

Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking

Playing acoustic guitar strings individually with fingers.

Ambient Synth Pad

Sustained, evolving synthetic texture creating atmosphere.

Orchestral/Synth Strings

Sounds resembling string instruments, possibly synthesized.

Music created and refined in a recording studio environment.


Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of drums or electronic percussion providing the beat and rhythmic pulse.

Bassline

Presence of a low-frequency instrument (bass guitar or synth bass) providing harmonic and rhythmic grounding.

Melody/Harmony Layer

Presence of vocals, lead instruments, or harmonic elements carrying the main musical ideas.

Layered musical structure with distinct rhythmic, bass, and melodic/harmonic components


Electronic Percussion

Machine-generated drum sounds and rhythmic patterns.

Synthesizers

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping and repeating rhythmic structures.

Electronic Music

Overall genre characteristics associated with electronic music production.

Use of electronic drums and synthesizers creating repetitive rhythms characteristic of electronic music.


Piano Focus

Primary instrument providing melody and harmony.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Emphasis on non-electronic instruments, primarily piano and acoustic guitar.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Common emotional tone conveyed by the music.

Absence of Percussion

Lack of prominent drums or rhythmic percussion in most clips.

Arpeggiated/Melodic Patterns

Frequent use of flowing melodic lines or broken chords.

Music centered around acoustic piano, often featuring a melancholic or reflective mood with minimal percussion.


Genre Diversity

Features clips from vastly different musical styles including metal, pop ballad, ambient electronic, and folk.

Abrupt Transitions

Clips are joined with immediate, sharp changes in music style and sound.

Turntablism/Scratching

Audio includes sounds characteristic of vinyl scratching or turntablism techniques.

Compilation of disparate musical genres presented with abrupt transitions and including turntablism elements.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizers

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

Electronic Percussion

Rhythmic elements provided by drum machines or synthesized drums.

Breakbeat Rhythms

Syncopated, often complex drum patterns characteristic of breakbeat, jungle, or related genres.

Audio Processing

Application of effects like filtering, scratching, or other manipulation to sounds.

Electronic sound sources, synthesized textures, electronic percussion, recurring breakbeat rhythms.


4/4 Time Signature

Music is structured around four beats per measure.

Driving Rhythm

Features a strong, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Kick Drum Emphasis

The kick drum provides a prominent, consistent pulse.

Strong rhythmic pulse in 4/4 time, often led by the kick drum


Clean Production

Absence of significant noise, distortion, or lo-fi effects; clear separation and definition of instruments and sounds; generally high fidelity audio quality.

Absence of noise and distortion, clear separation of sounds, high fidelity production.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Rock Instrumentation

Features electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Guitar Distortion

Electric guitar often processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Instrumentation typical of rock music featuring prominent electric guitar, bass, and drums.


Brass Ensemble

Multiple brass instruments playing together.

Sustained Brass Notes

Brass instruments holding notes for extended durations.

Brass Glissandi

Sliding transitions between notes played on brass instruments.

Dramatic Brass Arrangement

Brass used to create a dramatic or theatrical mood.

Low Brass Prominence

Emphasis on lower pitched brass instruments like trombones or tubas.

Dramatic brass arrangements featuring sustained notes, glissandi, and prominent low brass.


Sustained Tones

Long, held musical notes or continuous sounds.

Low Frequency Content

Prominent sounds or tones in the bass or sub-bass range.

Drone Music

Music characterized by sustained tones or sounds.

Continuous, held tones often in the low frequency spectrum.


Wind Instruments

Music performed primarily by brass and woodwind instruments.

Heavy Vibrato and Bending

Prominent use of wide vibrato and pitch bending on wind instruments.

Avant-garde/Experimental Style

Music features dissonant harmonies, unusual rhythms, and non-traditional structures.

Brass Focus

Brass instruments are particularly prominent and contribute significantly to the characteristic sound.

Experimental music featuring wind instruments with heavy vibrato, pitch bending, and dissonant elements.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar instrumentation.

Fingerpicking

Acoustic guitar played using fingerpicking technique.

Melancholic Mood

Music evokes a sense of sadness, reflection, or introspection.

Acoustic guitar fingerpicking conveying a melancholic or introspective mood.


Mid-Tempo

Music generally falls within a moderate tempo range.

Vocal Focus

Prominent lead vocals are present in most examples.

Guitar Presence

Acoustic or clean electric guitar is a recurring instrument.

Pop/Soft Rock Style

Musical style aligns with melodic pop, soft rock, or indie pop genres.

Clean Production

Audio production is generally clear with minimal heavy distortion or effects.

Melodic vocal-driven pop/rock style featuring guitar, mid-tempo, clean production.


Singing

Presence of human voice performing melodic or rhythmic singing.

Lead Vocals

Prominent human voice carrying the main melody or lyrical content.

English Language Vocals

Singing primarily performed in the English language.


Acoustic Guitar

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

Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, sometimes distorted or used for riffs/solos.

String Instruments

Inclusion of string instruments, primarily guitars (acoustic and electric), but also potentially orchestral strings.

Consistent presence of string instruments, predominantly guitars (acoustic and electric).


Phone Ring Effect

Distinctive sound of a telephone ringing used repeatedly.

Interstitial Transition

Use of a consistent sound effect to separate audio segments.

Segmented Structure

Audio composed of short, distinct segments.

Audio segments separated by a phone ring sound effect


Combined Musical Elements

Construction involves simultaneous combination of distinct musical parts.

Rhythmic Foundation Layer

Includes a layer providing rhythmic pulse or drive.

Harmonic/Textural Layer

Includes a layer providing harmonic context or atmosphere.

Music built from multiple distinct layers


Resonant Timbre

Musical sounds characterized by significant sustain and prominent overtones.

Metallic Percussion

Use of instruments or sounds with a distinct metallic or bell-like quality.

Electronic Production

Incorporates synthesizers, drum machines, or electronic processing techniques.

Music characterized by resonant timbres, often featuring metallic or sustained electronic sounds.


Melodic Content

Presence of a discernible sequence of musical notes forming a tune or theme.

Harmonic Content

Presence of simultaneous musical notes forming chords or harmonic progressions.

Rhythmic Structure

Presence of organized patterns of durations and accents.

Underlying Musical Structure

Segments derived from compositions with discernible form (e.g., verse, chorus, theme, movement).

Short segments from compositions featuring melody, harmony, rhythm, and underlying form.


Sustained Tones

Music characterized by long-held notes or chords.

Atmospheric Texture

Soundscapes created through sustained sounds, emphasizing mood over rhythm.

Reflective Mood

Music conveying a sense of calm, contemplation, or emotional depth.

Music featuring prominent sustained notes and chords, creating atmospheric textures and often conveying a reflective or emotional mood.


Electronic Drums

Consistent use of programmed or electronic drum patterns providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Elements

Prominent use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, basslines, or atmospheric textures.

Mid-Tempo

Most clips maintain a consistent tempo range, generally falling into the mid-tempo category.

Pop/Electronic Production

Overall sound and instrumentation align with modern pop or electronic music production styles.

Electronic drums, synthesizers, mid-tempo, pop/electronic production style.


DJ Scratching

Manipulation of vinyl records on turntables to produce percussive sounds.

Turntablism

Art of manipulating sounds and creating music using turntables and a DJ mixer.

Sampled Audio

Use of pre-recorded audio snippets, including vocals and instrumental sounds.

Breakbeat Rhythms

Syncopated drum patterns often derived from sampled funk or soul breaks.

Extensive use of DJ scratching and turntablism techniques.


Deep Synthesized Bass

Presence of prominent low-frequency sounds generated by synthesizers or electronic sources.

Sustained Bass Tones

Long, held bass notes or pads providing a foundational layer.

Rhythmic Bass Patterns

Repeating, distinct bass lines contributing to the groove or pulse.

Bass Distortion/Saturation

Bass sound often exhibits a thick, sometimes gritty or distorted timbre.

Prominent use of deep, often synthesized bass, featuring both sustained tones and rhythmic patterns, frequently with a thick or distorted timbre.


Prominent Melody

A clear, leading melodic line is present and central.

Melodic Variation

Melodies are performed using a wide range of instruments, tempos, and musical styles.

Prominent melodic content across diverse musical styles and instrumentation.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Lead

A prominent, often melodic, sound produced by a synthesizer.

Dance Music Elements

Rhythmic and sonic characteristics common in electronic dance music genres.

Electronic music production featuring prominent synthesizer leads.


Rhythmic Foundation

Music features a discernible rhythmic pulse or foundation.

Low-Frequency Foundation

Music includes a prominent low-frequency component, typically a bassline or sustained low tones.

Music built on a clear rhythmic pulse and prominent low-frequency element


Acoustic Guitar

Use of acoustic guitar for melody, harmony, or rhythmic accompaniment.

Atmospheric Synth Pads

Use of sustained or evolving synth pads creating atmospheric or harmonic layers.

Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of a driving rhythmic foundation, either electronic or acoustic drums.

Combination of electronic sounds like synth pads with organic elements such as acoustic guitar and vocals.


Stock Music Source

Music originating from a collection intended for licensing in media.

Professional Production

Consistent high-quality recording, mixing, and mastering.

Genre Diversity

Spans multiple distinct musical genres and styles.

Short Segments

Brief musical segments, not full tracks.

Diverse, professionally produced music segments typical of a stock library.


Arpeggiated Synthesizers

Rhythmic and melodic patterns created by rapidly sequencing notes of a chord using synthesizers, often via an arpeggiator.

Manual Arpeggiation

Playing the notes of a chord in sequence on acoustic instruments like piano or guitar, typically by hand.

Sequential Bass Line

A bass line that outlines harmonic changes by playing individual chord tones in sequence, such as a walking bass.

Harmonic structures defined by playing chord tones in sequence rather than simultaneously.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Rhythmic Drive

Emphasis on repetitive, driving rhythmic patterns, often with a prominent beat.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer pads to create ambient or atmospheric textures.

Electronic music production utilizing synthesizers and rhythmic elements, primarily within dance music genres.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

Rock Drumming

Driving drum beats typical of rock music, featuring kick, snare, and cymbals providing a strong rhythmic foundation.

Vocals

Presence of lead vocals, varying from melodic singing to more energetic or shouted styles.

Bass Guitar

Underlying basslines providing harmonic and rhythmic support, characteristic of a rock band setup.

Music performed by a rock band featuring distorted guitars, driving drums, bass, and vocals, characterized by high energy.


Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Genre characterized by repetitive rhythms, electronic instrumentation, and structure designed for dancing.

Four-on-the-floor beat

Kick drum pattern hitting on every beat (1, 2, 3, 4), common in many electronic dance genres.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for melodies, basslines, and pads, and electronic or sampled drums.

Driving Rhythm

Energetic and propulsive rhythmic feel suitable for dancing.

Repetitive rhythms, electronic instruments, driving beat, designed for dancing.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Heavy, often palm-muted guitar riffs providing a driving rhythm.

Aggressive Drumming

Fast, powerful drumming often featuring double bass patterns.

High Energy Tempo

Fast-paced and energetic musical feel.

Aggressive Vocals

Shouted or intense singing style.

Aggressive, high-energy rock/metal music characterized by distorted guitars and powerful drums.


Wind Instruments

Prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments (e.g., clarinet, trumpet, tuba).

Klezmer/Eastern European Folk Influence

Melodic and harmonic styles reminiscent of Klezmer or related folk music traditions.

Circus/Carnival Music Elements

Instrumentation and melodic phrasing evoking a circus or carnival atmosphere.

Melancholic/Quirky Tone

Overall mood often characterized by a slightly sad, nostalgic, or eccentric feel.

Music centered around wind instruments, often incorporating folk, klezmer, or circus-like stylistic elements.


Plucked String Instruments

Features instruments like oud or qanun.

Middle Eastern/Balkan Sound

Melodic and harmonic characteristics common to music from these regions.

Traditional/Folk Style

Musical style aligns with traditional or folk music.

Use of plucked string instruments and melodic/harmonic elements characteristic of Middle Eastern/Balkan traditional music.


Electronic Production

Sounds are generated and processed electronically.

Atmospheric Textures

Focus on creating mood and atmosphere through evolving soundscapes.

Sustained Tones/Pads

Presence of long, held, or slowly changing synthesized sounds.

Sound Design Focus

Emphasis on unique timbres, processing, and sonic details.

Minimal Rhythm/Melody

Often lacks strong, driving rhythmic patterns or prominent, memorable melodies.

Electronic soundscapes, atmospheric textures, sustained pads, focus on timbre and sound design over traditional rhythm and melody.


Vocal Prominence

A lead vocal, including singing, rapping, or chanting, serves as the primary musical focus.

Instrumental Prominence

A lead instrument, providing a melody, riff, or solo, is the primary musical focus.

Rhythmic/Bass Prominence

A driving rhythmic pattern or prominent bassline serves as the primary musical focus.

Presence of a distinct, foregrounded musical element serving as the primary sonic focus.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, non-amplified string instrument.

Fingerpicking

Plucking individual strings with fingers or picks.

Acoustic Music

Music primarily featuring acoustic instruments.

Music centered on acoustic guitar, frequently utilizing fingerpicking technique.


Synthesized Sound Source

Primary melodic and/or harmonic content generated by synthesizers or electronic means.

Guitar Sound Source

Primary melodic and/or harmonic content generated by acoustic or electric guitars.

Primary melodic and harmonic content derived from either synthesizers or guitars.


Bells

Resonant, metallic bell sounds with significant decay.

Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

Acoustic guitar accompaniment with clear male vocals.

Balkan Brass/Folk

Upbeat folk music featuring brass and woodwind instruments.

Classical Piano

Expressive piano performance, likely classical or romantic style.

Electronic Trance/Progressive

Electronic music featuring synth pads, arpeggios, and rhythmic elements.

Sustained Tones and Resonance

Presence of sounds or musical elements that are held or resonate for an extended duration.

Presence of musical elements characterized by held notes, sustained textures, or resonant decay across diverse styles.


Sustained Harmonic Content

Presence of held notes, chords, or pads providing harmonic context or atmosphere.

Pads/Sustained Sounds

Use of sustained musical textures like pads, drones, or held chords/notes.

Atmospheric Texture

Musical texture characterized by sustained sounds contributing to atmosphere or background harmony.

Music featuring sustained sounds, pads, or held notes/chords providing harmonic or atmospheric texture.


Lead Vocals

Human voice serves as the primary focus, delivering melody or rhythmic patterns.

Varied Vocal Styles

Diverse range of vocal deliveries including singing, rapping, and spoken word.

Mixed Instrumentation

Music incorporates both acoustic instruments and electronic production elements.

Human voice central element, carrying main musical idea across diverse styles and instrumentation.


Plucked/Strummed Strings

Rhythmic playing technique on string instruments like guitar, mandolin, or ukulele.

Sustained Strings

Long, held notes or pads played on string instruments, creating atmosphere.

Acoustic/Folk Sound

Overall timbre and style suggesting acoustic instruments and folk or traditional music.

Music prominently featuring string instruments played with various techniques.


Balkan Folk Style

Musical style featuring brass, reeds, strings, and accordion, often with fast tempos and complex melodies, characteristic of Balkan and Eastern European traditions.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Music primarily performed using non-electronic instruments.

Instrumental Music

Music where the primary focus is on instrumental performance rather than vocals.

Musical collection predominantly featuring Balkan and Eastern European folk elements, acoustic instrumentation, and instrumental focus.


Electronic Drums

Percussion primarily generated by drum machines or electronic sources.

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often repeating, bass part providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Vocal Sampling

Use of short vocal snippets as rhythmic or melodic elements.

Groove-Focused Rhythm

Emphasis on a strong, repeating rhythmic pattern that drives the music.

Sampled Elements

Incorporation of pre-recorded audio snippets beyond just vocals.

Music characterized by electronic production techniques, featuring prominent rhythmic grooves and the use of samples.


Banjo

Primary instrument is a banjo or similar plucked string instrument.

Plucked Strings

Music performed using plucked string techniques.

Folk/Bluegrass Influence

Musical style strongly associated with folk and bluegrass genres.

Music centered around the sound and technique of the banjo or similar plucked string instruments.


Electronic Instruments

Music primarily created using synthesizers, electronic drums, and other synthetic sound sources.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer textures providing harmonic and ambient background.

Electronic Sound Design

Emphasis on synthetic timbres, effects, and textures to create specific moods and soundscapes.

Music created with synthesizers and electronic instruments, featuring atmospheric pads and electronic sound design.


Rhythmic Plucked Low Strings

Low-pitched string instruments (bass, cello, double bass) played pizzicato, often providing a rhythmic foundation.

Sustained Low Strings/Drone

Low-pitched string instruments (cello, double bass) bowed or sustained, creating a drone or atmospheric layer.

Bells/Chimes

Distinct bell or chime sounds used melodically or percussively.

Prominent use of low-pitched string instruments (bass, cello, double bass) featuring both rhythmic plucked patterns and sustained bowed textures.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent bass sounds generated by synthesizers.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Driving Rhythm

Propulsive and energetic rhythmic feel.

Electronic music, synthesized bass, driving four-on-the-floor rhythm


Plucked String Instruments

Features instruments like guitar or oud played by plucking strings.

String Instruments

Music prominently featuring string instruments (plucked or bowed).

Melodic Focus

String instruments playing a clear melodic line.

Music featuring string instruments, predominantly plucked strings like guitar, often playing melodic lines.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary or prominent instrument.

Fingerpicking

Common playing technique on the guitar.

Music featuring acoustic guitar as the main instrument, often played with fingerpicking.


Synth Pads

Sustained, layered synthesized sounds providing harmonic or atmospheric texture.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed drum patterns providing rhythmic drive.

Synth Bass

Synthesized low-frequency sounds providing harmonic foundation.

Music featuring prominent use of synthesizers, particularly pads, creating a synthesized sonic landscape.


Synthesized Timbres

Sounds generated primarily by synthesizers.

Electronic Rhythmic Pulse

Presence of programmed or synthesized rhythmic patterns.

Atmospheric Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds for ambient texture.

Music created using electronic production methods, centered on synthesized sounds for rhythmic, melodic, and atmospheric elements.


Driving Rhythm

A consistent, propulsive rhythmic foundation.

High Tempo

Music performed at a fast pace.

Energetic Feel

Overall intense and dynamic musical character.

Propulsive rhythmic foundation with high tempo and intense feel.


Discernible Rhythmic Pulse

Music contains a clear underlying beat or rhythmic flow.

Clear Melodic Content

Music features a prominent or discernible melodic line.

Harmonic Foundation

Music is built upon chords or implied harmonic structures.

Conventional Instrumentation

Music is performed using standard acoustic, electric, or electronic musical instruments.

Music characterized by the presence of rhythm, melody, harmony, and conventional instrumentation.


Serious/Dark Tone

Overall emotional quality leaning towards dramatic, melancholic, or non-upbeat feelings.

Tension Building

Musical techniques used to create anticipation and intensity.

Music conveying a dramatic, serious, or emotionally intense atmosphere.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Rhythmic Drive

Consistent, often repetitive, percussive patterns providing a strong pulse.

Synthesized Bassline

Prominent low-frequency melodic or rhythmic parts played by synthesizers.

Synthesizer Use

Extensive use of synthesizers for various musical elements (melodies, pads, textures).

Electronic music with a strong rhythmic foundation and prominent synthesizer elements, including basslines.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured prominently.

Fingerpicking

Common acoustic guitar playing technique used.

Mellow Acoustic Style

Overall calm, often folk-influenced musical atmosphere.

Prominent use of acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked, creating a mellow, folk-influenced sound.


Orchestral Sound Palette

Utilizes instruments typical of a symphony orchestra including strings, brass, and percussion.

Cinematic Production

Music composed and produced in a style commonly used for film, television, or game scores.

Evocative Mood

Designed to convey strong emotions or atmospheres such as drama, epic scale, or tension.

Orchestral instrumentation and cinematic production style conveying dramatic or epic moods.


Synthesizer-based

Music primarily created using synthesizers as the main sound source.

Electronic Production

Sounds and rhythms characteristic of electronic music production techniques.

Sustained Synth Pads

Use of long, sustained synthesizer notes or chords for atmosphere and texture.

Rhythmic Synth Patterns

Repetitive or sequenced rhythmic patterns played by synthesizers, often forming basslines or melodic hooks.

Vocal Snippets

Inclusion of short vocal samples or phrases.

Electronic music primarily featuring synthesizers.


Deep Bass Frequencies

Strong presence of sounds in the low-frequency spectrum.

Prominent Low End

Low frequencies are a significant and often defining element.

Rhythmic Bass

Distinct, often repetitive, rhythmic patterns in the low frequencies.

Sustained Low Tones

Long, sustained notes or pads in the low-frequency range.

Emphasis on deep bass and low-frequency sounds.


Electronic Drums

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or synthesized percussion sounds.

Synthesizer Instrumentation

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

Electronic Production Style

Overall sound characterized by synthesized instruments and electronic processing.

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


Synth Pads

Use of synthesized pads for sustained harmonic background.

Sustained Acoustic Harmonies

Sustained chords or textures from acoustic instruments like piano or strings.

Atmospheric Production

Production techniques creating a sense of space and depth.

Use of sustained chords, pads, or textures from various instruments to create harmonic depth and atmospheric quality.


Acoustic Guitar

Presence of acoustic guitar, often strummed or fingerpicked.

Electric Guitar

Presence of electric guitar, with varying tones from clean to distorted.

Guitar as Primary Instrument

Guitar serves as the main melodic, harmonic, and/or rhythmic focus.

Varied Guitar Playing Styles

Multiple techniques used including strumming, fingerpicking, arpeggios, and riffing.

Music centered around the guitar, showcasing diverse types, tones, and playing techniques.


Leading Melody

A clear, distinct melodic line is present and serves as the primary focus.

Melodic Prominence

The melody is the most salient musical element.

Varied Melodic Timbre

The melody is performed by different instruments or voices across instances.

Central focus on a distinct, leading melodic line across varied instrumentation and styles.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or synthesized drum and percussion patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizers

Electronic instruments providing melodic, harmonic, bass, and textural elements.

Rhythmic Focus

Music structured around prominent and often driving rhythmic patterns.

Music characterized by programmed rhythms and synthesizer instrumentation.


Acoustic Guitar Focus

Primary harmonic and often melodic instrument is acoustic guitar.

Prominent Vocals

Singing is a central and often leading element.

Folk Singer-Songwriter Style

Overall musical style aligns with folk or singer-songwriter traditions.

Steady Simple Rhythm

Consistent rhythmic foundation, often with simple percussion or strumming patterns.

Melancholic Mood

Common emotional tone is introspective or melancholic.

Acoustic guitar-driven vocal music in a folk or singer-songwriter style with steady rhythms and often a melancholic mood.


Prominent Bassline

A distinct and noticeable bass part providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Low-Frequency Content

Significant energy present in the lower frequency range.

Consistent presence of distinct and often prominent basslines or low-frequency elements across diverse styles.


Reverberation

Prominent use of spatial effects creating depth and atmosphere.

Electronic Elements

Inclusion of synthesizers, electronic drums, or digital processing.

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a clear beat or rhythmic pattern providing structure.

Use of electronic production techniques, prominent reverberation, and a driving rhythmic pulse.


Electronic Drums

Programmed drum machine patterns providing rhythmic foundation.

Synth Bassline

Synthesized low-frequency sounds providing harmonic and rhythmic drive.

Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

Music characterized by programmed beats, synth basslines, and extensive use of synthesizers.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Heavy Drumming

Powerful and often fast-paced drumming with emphasis on kick and snare.

Metal Music Style

Overall musical style characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, and high energy.

Music characterized by distorted electric guitars, heavy drumming, and high energy typical of the Metal genre.


Accordion/Bandoneon

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

Tango Rhythm

Characteristic rhythmic patterns often featuring syncopation and a distinct pulse.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Overall emotional tone is frequently melancholic, nostalgic, or dramatic.

Tango Music Style

Musical style strongly resembles traditional or modern Tango music.

Music characterized by accordion/bandoneon, Tango rhythms, and melancholic/dramatic mood.


Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking

Prominent acoustic guitar playing using fingerpicking technique.

Piano Performance

Featured piano playing, often slow and melodic.

Electronic Sound Design

Prominent use of synthesized sounds or textures.

DJ Turntablism

Featured manipulation of audio using turntables or scratching.

Electric Guitar Riffing

Prominent electric guitar playing, often distorted.

Focus on a single prominent instrument or sound source performing a distinct musical idea.


Prominent Percussion

Distinctive and often complex rhythmic patterns provided by percussion instruments.

Traditional/Folk Influence

Music drawing from various global traditional and folk styles.

Melodic Instrumentation

Use of wind instruments (reeds, accordions) and plucked strings for melodic lines.

Music influenced by diverse traditional/folk styles, featuring prominent percussion and characteristic melodic instrumentation.


Fast Tempo

Music is generally played at a high speed.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals are primarily screamed or shouted.

Double Bass Drumming

Frequent use of double bass pedal patterns in drumming.

Heavy Riffing

Repetitive, powerful guitar patterns characteristic of heavy genres.

Aggressive, fast-paced music featuring distorted guitars, heavy drumming, and screamed vocals.


Fast Tempo

Music performed at a rapid pace.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effect.

Double Bass Drumming

Rapid rhythmic pattern played on bass drums.

Metal/Hard Rock Style

Musical characteristics associated with Metal or Hard Rock genres.

Fast tempos, distorted guitars, double bass drumming, Metal/Hard Rock characteristics.


Wind Instruments

Prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments.

Balkan Music Style

Musical characteristics consistent with Balkan folk and brass band traditions.

Ensemble Sound

Sound of a group of wind instruments playing together.

Melodic Emphasis

Focus on distinct melodic lines played by lead instruments.

Music featuring wind instruments in a style characteristic of Balkan folk or brass ensembles


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained synth or string sounds providing atmospheric texture.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed or electronic drum beats and rhythmic patterns.

Synth Melodies/Basslines

Melodic or bass elements played by synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments and techniques.

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


DJ Scratching

Sounds produced by manipulating vinyl on turntables, creating rhythmic and percussive effects.

Audio Sampling and Manipulation

Use of short audio clips, often rapidly triggered, cut, and processed.

Electronic Production

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

Musical pieces heavily featuring DJ techniques including scratching and rapid audio manipulation of samples.


Sustained Pads

Long, sustained harmonic or textural sounds, often created by synthesizers or strings.

Electronic Instrumentation

Prominent use of synthesizers for pads and potentially rhythmic elements.

Ambient Texture

Creation of a spacious, atmospheric soundscape through sustained elements.

Minimal Rhythms

Simple, often repetitive rhythmic patterns, frequently from drum machines.

Focus on sustained electronic textures creating an ambient atmosphere.


Heavy Distortion

Prominent use of high-gain distortion on instruments, creating a thick, aggressive timbre.

Fast Rhythmic Drive

Propulsive, often rapid drumming and rhythmic guitar patterns.

Aggressive Sound

Overall intense, powerful, and sometimes abrasive sonic character.

Music characterized by heavy distortion, fast rhythms, and aggressive energy.


Minor Key Tonality

Music predominantly utilizes minor keys, specifically A minor and D minor.

Arpeggiated Patterns

Recurring use of arpeggiated figures in both acoustic guitar fingerpicking and synthesized melodies/basslines.

Music primarily based in minor keys, particularly A minor and D minor, often featuring arpeggiated textures.


Melody Focused

Prominent, clearly defined melodic lines played by instruments.

Instrumental Music

Music performed solely by instruments, without vocals.

Traditional Instruments

Features instruments like piano, guitar, organ, brass, and bells.

Calm or Reflective Mood

Music often evokes a sense of peace, introspection, or solemnity.

Instrumental music featuring traditional instruments with a focus on melody and often a calm or introspective mood.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

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

Electronic Percussion

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

Synthesized Pads/Textures

Atmospheric or harmonic layers created using synthesizer pads.

Music produced using electronic instruments, primarily synthesizers and drum machines, creating various electronic subgenres.


Electronic Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns generated electronically.

Acoustic Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns created by acoustic instruments.

Live Drum Kit Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns played on a drum kit.

Ethnic Percussion Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns played on culturally specific percussion.

Prominent rhythmic foundation providing beat and structure.


Driving Beat

A consistent, propulsive rhythmic foundation, often four-on-the-floor.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Dance Tempo

Music tempo suitable for dancing.

Synthesizer Use

Extensive use of synthesizers for various musical elements.

Electronic Dance Music characterized by driving beats and synth bass.


Male Vocals

Vocal performances by male singers in various styles.

Clarinet Melodies

Melodic lines played on a clarinet or similar woodwind instrument.

Electronic Noise

Segments containing electronic feedback or distorted noise.

Genre Variety

Presence of multiple distinct musical genres.

Highly diverse musical styles, recurring clarinet melodies, varied vocals, and electronic noise elements.


Bells

Prominent use of bell or chime-like sounds, often rhythmic or melodic.

Folk Music

Music exhibiting characteristics of traditional or folk genres, including specific instrumentation and vocal styles.

Percussion

Rhythmic percussion elements, including metallic sounds, accompanying the music.

Traditional/folk music incorporating prominent bell sounds and rhythmic percussion.


Slow Tempo

Consistent slow musical pace.

Reflective Atmosphere

Shared mood of introspection, calm, or melancholy.

Sustained Textures

Use of pads or sustained notes creating a continuous background sound.

Acoustic String Instruments

Presence of acoustic guitar or similar plucked/strummed strings.

Piano Instrumentation

Presence of piano.

Music characterized by slow tempo, reflective atmosphere, sustained textures, and acoustic/piano elements.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar.

Distorted Guitar

Frequent use of distorted electric guitar sounds.

Rock Genre

Music style consistent with the rock genre.

Driving Rhythm Section

Strong rhythmic foundation provided by drums and bass.

Rock music featuring electric guitars and driving rhythms


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Strumming

Acoustic guitar often played with fingerpicking patterns or gentle strumming.

Folk/Acoustic Style

Overall musical style aligns with folk, acoustic pop, or singer-songwriter genres.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, featuring fingerpicking or strumming in a folk/acoustic style.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers.

Electronic Production

Music is produced electronically, lacking prominent acoustic instruments.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained, often melancholic or ethereal, synthesizer pads.

Driving Rhythms

Presence of strong, repetitive electronic drum beats and basslines.

Arpeggiated Synths

Inclusion of fast, repeating arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.

Electronic music production centered on diverse synthesizer sounds, featuring both atmospheric and rhythmic elements.


Electronic Synthesis

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

Programmed Percussion

Rhythms created using drum machines or electronic programming.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesizer sounds creating ambient textures.

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


Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitar accompaniment, often fingerpicked or strummed.

Male Vocals

Lead male singing voice.

Atmospheric Pads/Strings

Sustained, evolving synth pads or string arrangements creating atmosphere.

Acoustic guitar and male vocals combined with atmospheric pads and strings.


Bowed String Lead

Melodic focus on fiddle or violin.

Folk/Country Style

Genre elements common in folk or country music.

Guitar Presence

Guitar used for rhythm or harmony.

Rhythmic Drive

Energetic rhythmic foundation.

Music featuring prominent fiddle or violin melodies.


Electronic Drums

Use of synthesized drum sounds and programmed rhythms.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines created using synthesizers.

Synthesized Melodies

Melodic or rhythmic parts played by synthesizers.

Driving Rhythm

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

Music characterized by electronic drums, synthesized bass, and synthesized melodies, typically with a driving rhythm.


Synthesizer Focus

Primary instrumentation consists of synthesizers providing pads, melodies, and textures.

Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds for rhythm.

Synth Pads

Sustained synthesizer sounds providing atmospheric background.

Synth Melodies

Prominent melodic lines played by synthesizers.

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizers providing pads, melodies, and textures, often accompanied by electronic drums.


Electronic Production

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

Rhythmic Drive

Emphasis on strong, often repetitive, rhythmic patterns providing forward momentum.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Prominent Bass

Significant presence of low-frequency content, often a driving element.

Repetitive Structures

Musical patterns (rhythms, basslines, synth lines) frequently repeat or loop.

Electronic music production featuring rhythmic drive, prominent synthesizers, and strong bass frequencies, often utilizing repetitive patterns.


Prominent Melody

A clearly discernible melodic line is featured prominently, played by an instrument or sung.

Electronic Production Elements

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, or sequenced elements.

Steady Rhythmic Pulse

A consistent, driving beat or groove is present.

Atmospheric Texture

Sustained pads or background textures contribute to the mood.

Music featuring a prominent, discernible melody, presented with diverse instrumentation and production styles including electronic elements.


Studio Production

Audio exhibits characteristics of professional studio recording and mixing.

Clean Audio Quality

Absence of significant background noise, room ambiance, or live performance artifacts.

Audio is professionally produced with clean sound and no live performance elements.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion.

Drums

Driving drum patterns providing rhythmic energy.

Bass Guitar

Underlying bass guitar providing harmonic and rhythmic support.

Fast Tempo

Music generally performed at a fast or moderately fast pace.

High Energy

Overall energetic and driving musical feel.

Rock Instrumentation

Consistent use of electric guitar, bass, and drums.

Combination of electric guitar, bass, and drums at a fast tempo with high energy.


Electronic Dance Music

Genre characterized by electronic instrumentation, repetitive rhythms, and a focus on creating a danceable atmosphere.

Synthesizer Use

Primary use of synthesizers for generating musical sounds, including melodies, pads, and bass.

Driving 4/4 Beat

Consistent, strong rhythmic pulse typically in 4/4 time signature, providing a foundation for dancing.

Arpeggiated Bassline

Bass pattern where notes of a chord are played in sequence rather than simultaneously, often creating a rhythmic and melodic effect.

Electronic dance music featuring synthesizers, driving 4/4 beats, and prominent arpeggiated basslines.

Electronic Dance Music / Arpeggiated Bass


Upbeat Tempo

Consistent fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Synthesized Instrumentation

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

Driving Electronic Beat

Repetitive, strong rhythmic foundation often featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum.

Electronic Dance Music characterized by upbeat tempo, synthesized sounds, and driving rhythms.


Electronic Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns generated using electronic or synthesized drum sounds.

Snare/Clap on 2 & 4

Strong percussive hit resembling a snare drum or handclap occurring consistently on the second and fourth beats of a four-beat measure.

Synthesized Sounds

Use of electronic synthesizers for pads, textures, or melodic elements.

Consistent electronic rhythmic foundation characterized by a prominent snare or clap sound on beats two and four.


Electronic Instrumentation

Music produced using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Repetitive Patterns

Use of repeating musical phrases, rhythms, or loops.

Synthesizer Dominance

Synthesizers are the primary sound source for melody, harmony, and texture.

Rhythmic Focus

Strong emphasis on rhythm and beat, often suitable for dancing.

Music primarily created with electronic instruments, featuring synthesizers and often repetitive rhythmic patterns.