Friction Drum

Percussion sound produced by rubbing a stick or hand on a membrane.

Scraped Percussion

Percussion sound produced by scraping an object across a textured surface.

Textured Shaker

Shaker percussion with a rough, scraping, or granular texture.

Percussion sounds generated primarily through friction or scraping techniques.


Sustained Tones

Musical notes or sounds held for an extended duration.

Resonance

Sounds characterized by prolonged vibration and rich overtones.

Drone

Sustained or repeated note or chord serving as a harmonic foundation.

Metallic Resonance

Resonant sounds from metallic objects like gongs or bells.

Low-Frequency Sustain

Sustained sounds with energy in the lower frequency range.

Use of sustained, resonant, and drone-like musical textures.


Electronic Drum Programming

Rhythmic foundation primarily created using drum machines or programmed electronic percussion sounds.

Synthesizer Use

Melodic, harmonic, and textural elements generated by synthesizers.

Repetitive Electronic Patterns

Music structured around looping rhythmic and melodic phrases typical of electronic genres.

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


Guitar

The central instrument featured throughout the music.

Electric Guitar

Prominently featured, often with distortion or effects like wah.

Acoustic Guitar

Featured in several clips, often fingerpicked or with slide.

Guitar Techniques

Demonstrates a variety of playing methods including fingerpicking, slide, bending, and vibrato.

Guitar Tones

Explores different sounds from clean and acoustic to distorted and effected.

Music primarily featuring the guitar, showcasing a range of techniques and tones


Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Dominance

Primary sound source is synthesizers for melodies, pads, and bass.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, often repetitive, percussive or synthesized rhythmic foundation.

Repetitive Patterns

Use of looping or repeating melodic and rhythmic figures.

Electronic music production, dominant synthesizer use, driving rhythmic foundation, often repetitive patterns.


Music Box Timbre

Distinctive metallic, plucked sound characteristic of a music box or toy piano.

Simple Melody

Melodies are generally straightforward, often featuring arpeggios or simple stepwise/small-interval movements.

Delicate/Nostalgic Mood

The sound evokes feelings of childhood, fragility, or nostalgia.

Distinctive metallic, plucked timbre resembling a music box or toy piano.


Piano

Primary instrument featured, often playing melodic or harmonic material.

Slow Tempo

Music is consistently played at a slow pace.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone conveys sadness, introspection, or solemnity.

Minor Harmony

Frequent use of minor keys, chords, or harmonic progressions.

Slow tempo, melancholic mood, piano-centric, minor harmony.


Rhythmic Foundation

Drums or percussion provide a consistent beat or groove.

Supportive Bassline

A clear bassline (acoustic, electric, or synth) provides harmonic and rhythmic support.

Clear Melody

A distinct melodic line, either vocal or instrumental, is present.

Music characterized by a clear melodic line, supported by a distinct rhythmic foundation and a supportive bassline.


Rhythmic Focus

Strong emphasis on rhythmic patterns and driving beats.

Percussion

Prominent use of percussion sounds, including acoustic-like hits and electronic drums.

DJ Scratching

Distinctive sounds produced by manipulating vinyl records on turntables.

Electronic Production

Incorporation of electronic sounds, synths, and production techniques.

Music production centered on rhythm, percussion, and sound manipulation techniques including turntablism.


Sustained Low Tones

Continuous or long-held sounds in the low-frequency range.

Low-frequency Resonance

A ringing or vibrating quality present in the low frequencies.

Sub-bass

Very deep, low-frequency sound, often felt more than heard.

Drone-like Texture

A continuous or slowly evolving low-frequency sound texture.

Sustained, resonant low-frequency sounds, often with sub-bass characteristics.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized percussion creating distinct, often repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Synthesized Bass

Prominent basslines generated using synthesizers, often with a driving or repetitive quality.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around repeating loops, phrases, or rhythmic patterns.

Synthesizer Elements

Melodic, harmonic, or atmospheric sounds created using synthesizers.

Music characterized by electronic instrumentation, strong repetitive rhythms, and synthesized basslines, typical of dance-oriented genres.


Rock/Alternative Instrumentation

Features electric guitars, bass, and drums typical of rock or alternative genres.

Electronic Sound Effects

Inclusion of synthesized or non-musical sound effects, notably a siren-like tone.

Live Performance Elements

Sounds suggesting a live setting, such as audience reactions like crowd noise and applause.

Varied Vocal Styles

Multiple distinct approaches to vocal delivery including singing, rapping, and spoken word.

Rock/alternative music foundation incorporating electronic sound effects, particularly sirens, and elements suggesting a live performance context, featuring diverse vocal styles.


Balkan Folk Music

Traditional music style originating from the Balkan region, characterized by specific instrumentation, rhythms, and melodic structures.

Wind Instrument Melody

Prominent, often ornamented melodies played by a wind instrument, likely a clarinet or zurna.

Percussion-Driven Rhythm

Strong, driving rhythmic foundation provided by drums, typical of dance music in this genre.

Dance Music

Music structured with clear, often repetitive rhythmic patterns suitable for traditional folk dances.

Traditional Balkan folk music featuring prominent wind melodies and strong percussion for dance.


Acoustic Spanish Guitar

Acoustic guitar playing in a Spanish or flamenco style.

Spanish Vocals

Vocal performance with a Spanish accent and melodic style.

Spanish Percussion

Percussion instruments associated with Spanish music, such as castanets.

Military Drumming

Rhythmic snare drumming, reminiscent of military marches.

Musical elements characteristic of Spanish or flamenco traditions.


High-pitched sound

Sound exists in the upper frequency range.

Sustained sound

Sound is held continuously for extended periods.

Electronic timbre

Sound appears to be generated electronically or synthesized.

Drone/Pad element

Sound functions as a continuous background layer.

Sustained high-frequency electronic sound acting as a continuous background element.


Electronic Drumming

Use of electronic drum sounds and drum machines.

Repetitive Rhythms

Short, looping, and repeating rhythmic patterns.

Turntablism/Scratching

Inclusion of turntable scratching techniques and sounds.

Percussion Focus

Music primarily driven by drums and percussion.

Music built upon prominent, often repetitive, drum and percussion patterns, frequently electronic or manipulated.


Sustained Harmonies

Use of sustained chords, pads, or textures providing a harmonic backdrop.

Reverberant Production

Significant use of reverberation creating a sense of space and atmosphere.

Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone is often melancholic, reflective, or atmospheric.

Slow to Moderate Tempo

Musical pace is consistently slow or moderate, lacking fast rhythms.

Music characterized by slow to moderate tempos, sustained harmonic elements, and significant reverberation, creating an introspective or melancholic mood.


Electronic Drums

Programmed or synthesized drum sounds and patterns.

Synthesized Instrumentation

Use of synthesizers for basslines, melodies, and pads.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, often uptempo beat creating forward momentum.

Use of electronic drums, synthesizers, and driving rhythms characteristic of electronic music.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, sustained synthetic tones forming harmonic background.

Sustained Piano/Keyboard Chords

Sustained chords played on piano or electric piano/synth keyboard.

Sustained Guitar/Bass

Sustained electric guitar chords or bass notes providing harmonic foundation.

Use of sustained sounds to create a harmonic or atmospheric layer.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments, synthesizers, and digital processing.

Rhythmic Focus

Strong emphasis on percussive elements, complex beats, and rhythmic patterns.

Sound Manipulation & Sampling

Incorporation of manipulated sounds, samples, and techniques like scratching.

Breakbeat/Hip-Hop Influence

Musical characteristics drawing from breakbeat, hip-hop, or related genres, particularly in rhythm and sound palette.

Electronic music with strong rhythmic focus and sound manipulation, influenced by breakbeat/hip-hop.


Dark Atmosphere

Creates a dark, ominous, or melancholic mood.

Sustained Textures

Features long, held notes or pads, often without clear melodic or rhythmic focus.

Dissonance/Tension

Uses harmonies or intervals that create a sense of tension or unease.

Lack of Rhythm/Percussion

Absence of prominent rhythmic elements or percussion instruments.

Sustained, often dissonant, atmospheric textures creating a dark or suspenseful mood.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds creating harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments like synthesizers and potentially electronic drums, often with digital effects.

Ambient Texture

Focus on creating a mood or atmosphere through soundscapes and sustained tones, rather than strong melodic or rhythmic focus.

Electronic music characterized by atmospheric textures, sustained synthesizer pads, and digital production techniques.


DJ Scratching

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


Electronic Drums

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

Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Production

Music created primarily using electronic instruments and digital production methods.

Driving Rhythm

Emphasis on a consistent, often propulsive electronic beat.

Music created with electronic instruments and production techniques, featuring synthesizers and electronic drums with a focus on rhythm.


Bouzouki or Similar Plucked String Instrument

Prominent use of a plucked string instrument resembling a bouzouki or oud, providing melodic and rhythmic drive.

Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Scales and Melodies

Melodic content utilizes scales and phrasing characteristic of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean music.

Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Rhythms

Percussion and rhythmic patterns feature common structures found in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean music.

Eastern Rock Fusion

Integration of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean musical elements with rock instrumentation and structure.

Music incorporating Middle Eastern/Mediterranean musical traditions, often fused with rock.


Brass Instruments

Presence of instruments like trumpets, trombones, tubas, or French horns playing melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic roles.

Wind Instruments

Music prominently featuring instruments that produce sound by vibrating a column of air, including brass and woodwinds.

Ensemble Performance

Multiple instruments playing together, suggesting a band, orchestra, or similar group setting.

Music characterized by the consistent and prominent use of brass instruments.


Brass Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by brass instruments.

Woodwind Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by woodwind instruments (clarinet/saxophone sounds).

Synth Lead

Prominent melodic lines played by synthesizers.

Prominent melodic lines carried by distinct lead instruments or synthesizers.


Synth Pads

Sustained or evolving synthesized textures providing harmonic backing or atmosphere.

Atmospheric Texture

Music focused on creating a mood or atmosphere using sustained sounds and textures.

Electronic Instrumentation

Primary use of synthesizers and electronic sounds for melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Music characterized by the prominent use of synth pads to create atmospheric and harmonic textures.


Guitar Focus

Guitar is the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

Clean Tone

Guitar sound is consistently clean and undistorted.

Arpeggios and Fingerpicking

Common guitar playing technique emphasizing individual notes.

Strumming

Common guitar playing technique emphasizing chords.

Reverb

Audio effect often applied to clean guitar sound.

Focus on clean guitar playing techniques and tone.


Sustained Tones

Continuous, long-duration musical notes or sounds.

Drone Music

Musical style based on sustained tones or chords.

Ambient Texture

Atmospheric sound quality created by sustained or slowly changing sounds.

Sustained, evolving tones creating atmospheric soundscapes.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar for rhythm and melody.

Acoustic Bass

Distinctive acoustic or upright bass providing melodic or rhythmic foundation.

Vocals

Human voice present, often lead vocals.

Folk/Indie Style

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

Melancholic Mood

Pervasive introspective or melancholic emotional tone.

Acoustic instrumentation featuring guitar and prominent bass, with vocals, creating a folk/indie style with a melancholic mood.


Heavy Distortion

Signal processing creating harmonic distortion and grit.

Noise Textures

Use of non-pitched or sustained, textured sounds.

Repetitive Rhythmic Energy

Driving, repeating rhythmic patterns.

Exploration of intense sonic textures via distortion, noise, and driving repetition.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as primary accompaniment.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals are consistently performed by a male singer.

Folk / Indie Folk

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation and introspective themes.

Mellow Mood

Overall atmosphere is calm, often introspective or melancholic.

Simple Arrangement

Instrumentation is generally sparse, focusing on guitar and vocals.

Acoustic-driven music featuring male vocals, characteristic of folk or indie folk genres, creating a mellow and introspective mood.


Piercing High Tone

A sustained, high-frequency, non-melodic sound.

Calliope/Organ Timbre

Distinctive sound of a fairground organ or calliope.

Electronic Beat Structure

Rhythmic foundation provided by electronic drums and bass.

Set characterized by the recurrence of specific, identifiable sound timbres and patterns across diverse musical styles.


String Instruments

Prominent use of bowed and possibly plucked string instruments, primarily violin.

Modal Harmony/Melody

Music based on non-Western scales, creating a distinct harmonic and melodic character.

Melodic Ornamentation

Frequent use of trills, slides, and other embellishments on melodic lines.

Balkan/Klezmer Style

Musical style characteristic of Balkan or Klezmer traditions, featuring expressive string melodies.

Expressive string melodies, modal scales, ornamentation, characteristic of Balkan/Klezmer traditions.


Bagpipe Timbre

Characteristic reedy, buzzing sound of bagpipe reeds.

Bagpipe Drone

Continuous, sustained low note produced by drone pipes.

Bagpipe Melody

Melodic lines played on the bagpipe chanter.

Music featuring the distinct sound of bagpipes including reedy timbre, drone, and melody.


Four-on-the-floor kick

Consistent kick drum on every quarter note.

Electronic percussion

Synthesized drum sounds, including prominent hi-hat patterns.

Synth bassline

Repetitive, often groovy bass patterns played by a synthesizer.

Driving electronic rhythm

Propulsive feel suitable for dancing, created by the interplay of drums and bass.

House/Techno style

Characteristic sounds and rhythmic patterns associated with these EDM subgenres.

Propulsive electronic dance music rhythm featuring four-on-the-floor kick, electronic percussion, and synth basslines.


Synth Pads

Use of sustained, evolving synthesized textures and chords.

Ambient Music

Genre characterized by atmospheric soundscapes, lack of strong rhythm, and focus on texture.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on creating an immersive and evocative sonic environment.

Slow Tempo / Static

Music is slow-moving or lacks a discernible pulse/rhythm.

Electronic Production

Music primarily created using synthesizers and electronic means.

Sustained evolving synth pads creating atmospheric ambient soundscapes


Saxophone Lead

Primary melodic instrument is consistently the saxophone.

Smooth Jazz / Instrumental Soul

Overall genre feel is smooth, often relaxed, instrumental jazz or soul.

Jazz/R&B Rhythm Section

Consistent backing instrumentation includes piano, bass, and drums.

Music featuring prominent saxophone melody over smooth jazz/instrumental soul backing.


Electronic Production

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

Driving Rhythm

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

Prominent Bassline

A strong, often repetitive, synthesized bass part that forms a core element of the groove.

House Music Style

Electronic dance music characterized by a driving 4/4 beat, prominent bassline, and synthesized textures.

Electronic dance music with a driving rhythm, prominent bassline, and synthesized sounds.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured, producing sound via acoustic resonance.

Fingerpicking

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers rather than a pick.

Arpeggiation

Chords played note by note, often a result of the fingerpicking technique.

Introspective Mood

Overall emotional tone is calm, reflective, or melancholic.

Acoustic guitar music played with fingerpicking technique, often arpeggiating chords, creating an introspective mood.


Live Acoustic Drums

Music features acoustic drum kits and percussion instruments.

Percussion-Driven Rhythm

Rhythmic elements, particularly drums, are central and prominent.

Varied Drum Patterns

Different rhythmic figures and grooves are present across the music.

Music driven by live acoustic drums, featuring varied rhythmic patterns and often prominent drumming.


Prominent Melody or Riff

A clear, leading musical line or repeating instrumental phrase.

Defined Rhythm or Beat

A consistent underlying pulse or rhythmic pattern.

Instrumental or Instrumentally Focused

Music primarily driven by instruments, with vocals absent or secondary.

Music centered on a clear melodic line or riff supported by a distinct rhythmic foundation, primarily instrumental.


Lack of Percussion

Absence of prominent drums or rhythmic percussion.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Use of acoustic instruments (guitar, strings, woodwinds).

Vocal or Vocal-like Sounds

Presence of human vocals or sustained sounds resembling voices/choirs.

Sustained Tones

Emphasis on long, held notes and chords.

Absence of driving beat, featuring acoustic instruments and vocal/vocal-like sounds, with sustained textures.


Acoustic Guitar

Music featuring acoustic guitar playing chords, melodies, or rhythmic patterns.

Acoustic Percussion

Music featuring non-electronic percussion instruments, such as hand drums, shakers, or taps.

Hand Drum Rhythms

Rhythmic patterns played on hand drums or similar acoustic percussion instruments.

Plucked String Instruments

Music featuring instruments where sound is produced by plucking strings, primarily acoustic guitar.

Music primarily featuring acoustic guitar and acoustic percussion, creating an organic sound.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with heavy distortion effect.

Heavy Drumming

Driving rhythmic foundation provided by loud, impactful drums.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

Combination of distorted guitar, bass, and heavy drums typical of rock and metal genres.

High Energy

Music characterized by fast tempos and intense performance.

Music featuring distorted electric guitar, heavy drums, and high energy, characteristic of rock and metal genres.


Acoustic Percussion

Sounds produced by striking acoustic percussion instruments, primarily drums.

Rhythmic Patterns

Organized sequences of beats and accents forming distinct rhythms.

Drumming

The act of playing drums to create rhythmic sounds.

Rhythmic patterns played on acoustic percussion instruments.


Drone

Sustained or slowly changing tones or chords.

Noise/Texture

Incorporation of non-tonal or textured sounds.

Evolving Sound

Sounds that change and develop over time.

Atmospheric

Focus on creating a specific mood or environment.

Sustained, evolving sound textures incorporating drone and noise elements.


Ambient Textures

Sustained, evolving, non-rhythmic atmospheric sounds, often synthesized.

Simple Piano Melody

Slow tempo, clear melodic lines played on piano.

Fingerpicked Acoustic Guitar

Melodic passages played on acoustic guitar using fingerpicking technique.

Combination of sustained atmospheric textures and simple acoustic/piano melodies.


Reverberation

A production technique adding simulated acoustic space or echo.

Application of reverberation effect across diverse musical styles.


Orchestral Sound Palette

Features instruments like strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Cinematic/Epic Mood

Evokes a dramatic, grand, or film-score-like atmosphere.

Melodic Focus

Characterized by prominent and often sweeping melodies.

Harmonic Language

Utilizes harmonic progressions typical of film scores and dramatic music.

Orchestral or synthesized orchestral sounds creating dramatic, epic, or cinematic moods with prominent melodies and rich harmonies.


Drone Music

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

Atmospheric Soundscape

Focus on textures and ambiance rather than distinct melodies or rhythms.

Low-Frequency Content

Prominent presence of bass and sub-bass frequencies.

Suspenseful Mood

Overall emotional tone is tense, dark, or mysterious.

Sustained low-frequency tones and atmospheric textures creating a suspenseful mood.


Driving Percussion/Drums

Central role of drums or percussion establishing the primary beat and groove.

Upbeat Tempo

Music generally played at a medium to fast pace.

Rhythmic Complexity

Use of off-beat rhythms and intricate patterns.

Music built upon a prominent, driving rhythmic foundation, often featuring upbeat tempos and complex patterns, spanning diverse genres.


Electronic Instruments & Synths

Use of synthesizers, electronic keyboards, and digital sound sources.

Electronic Rhythms & Beats

Driving or repetitive rhythmic patterns often produced electronically or with electronic sounds.

Atmospheric Pads & Textures

Sustained synth pads or evolving textures creating mood or atmosphere.

Use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and production techniques common in electronic music genres, often combined with rhythmic elements or atmospheric textures.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Dance Rhythm

Rhythmic patterns and tempo suitable for dancing.

Synthesizer Use

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

Four-on-the-floor Beat

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

Electronic instrumentation, driving dance rhythms, synthesized sounds, often four-on-the-floor kick drum.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or chords are the primary sonic element.

Electronic Sound Sources

Sounds are generated or heavily processed electronically, not acoustic instruments.

Drone/Atmospheric Texture

Focus on continuous, often unchanging tones or textures creating atmosphere.

Absence of Rhythm/Melody

Lacks discernible rhythmic pulse or traditional melodic lines.

Sustained electronic tones creating atmospheric textures, without traditional rhythm or melody.


Heavy Kick Drum

A prominent, often loud and impactful kick drum sound driving the rhythm.

Repetitive Rhythmic Patterns

Rhythms based on repeating loops or sequences.

Synthesizer Use

Prominent use of synthesizers for basslines, textures, and rhythmic elements.

Driving Rhythm

Music with a strong, propulsive beat.

Electronic music, repetitive driving rhythm, heavy kick drum, synth textures.


Synthesizer Focus

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

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed electronic drum beats and percussion.

Ambient Textures

Spacious pads, atmospheric effects, and slower tempos creating an ambient feel.

Melodic Synth Patterns

Distinct synth melodies or repeating arpeggiated synthesizer lines.

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizer use, programmed rhythms, and often ambient or melodic textures.


Audio Distortion

Heavy application of distortion effects on various sound sources.

Electronic Noise

Intentional use of electronic noise, feedback, or harsh frequencies as musical elements.

Complex Rhythms

Fast, intricate, often syncopated rhythmic patterns, including electronic breakbeats and complex percussion.

Harsh Timbres

Use of sounds with abrasive, sharp, or unusual qualities.

Intense soundscape; heavy distortion, electronic noise, complex rhythms, harsh timbres.


Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive rhythmic patterns creating forward momentum.

High Energy

Intense and forceful musical delivery.

Distortion/Heavy Sound

Use of distorted electric guitars, bass, or synths creating a heavy timbre.

Forceful rhythmic drive, high energy, often featuring distortion or heavy instrumentation.


Prominent Bassline

Driving, often melodic or walking bass providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Steady Drum Beat

Consistent rhythmic pulse, typically featuring kick, snare on 2/4, and hi-hats.

Rhythm Section Focus

Music built primarily around the interplay of drums and bass.

Mid-Tempo

Consistent tempo range, neither very fast nor very slow.

Music centered on a strong rhythmic foundation from prominent bass and steady drums.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long, evolving synthetic sounds providing harmonic or textural background.

Atmospheric Texture

Music creating a sense of space and mood, often using sustained sounds and effects.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesizers and electronic processing to create sounds and textures.

Music characterized by sustained, evolving synthetic textures creating an atmospheric or ambient quality.


Siren Sounds

Rising and falling pitch patterns characteristic of sirens.

Turntablism/Scratching

Distinct sound of vinyl record manipulation.

Electronic Textures

Sounds generated electronically or synthetically.

Noise/Sound Effects

Focus on non-melodic, non-harmonic sound elements.

Use of siren sounds and turntablism within an electronic noise context.


Distorted Electric Guitars

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

Aggressive Drumming

Fast or mid-fast tempos with driving rhythms, heavy kick and snare hits, and frequent cymbal crashes.

Energetic Vocals

Vocals are typically sung with high energy, often shouting or intense delivery.

High Energy

Overall musical intensity is high, characterized by fast pace and powerful instrumentation.

High-energy rock or metal music characterized by distorted guitars, aggressive drums, and intense performance.


Siren Sound

Distinctive wailing or sweeping tone resembling an emergency siren or alarm.

Modulating Pitch

The primary tone frequently changes pitch, often in a sweeping or oscillating manner.

Sustained Tone

The characteristic sound is held for extended periods rather than being percussive.

High Frequency Content

The core sound occupies a high pitch range.

Use of siren or alarm-like sounds characterized by sustained, high-pitched, modulating tones.


Bowed Acoustic Strings

Sustained, often atmospheric sounds from instruments like violins, violas, or cellos.

Plucked Acoustic Strings

Rhythmic or melodic sounds from acoustic guitars, mandolins, or similar folk instruments.

Electric Strings

Sounds from electric guitar and bass instruments.

Presence of stringed instruments in various forms (bowed, plucked, electric).


Electronic Drums

Drum machine or synthesized drum sounds providing the primary rhythmic foundation.

Synthesizer Use

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Music built around looping or repeating rhythmic patterns and grooves.

Dance Music Style

Stylistic characteristics associated with electronic dance music genres.

Music featuring electronic drums, synthesizers, and repetitive rhythmic structures typical of electronic dance music.


Prominent Brass

Music features a leading or dominant brass section (trumpets, trombones, etc.).

Orchestral/Band Ensemble

Music is arranged for a large ensemble typical of orchestras or concert bands.

Ceremonial/March Style

Musical style often includes fanfares, marches, or themes suitable for ceremonial events.

Large ensemble music characterized by prominent brass instrumentation, often in a ceremonial or march style.


Broadband Noise Texture

A distinct, full-spectrum audio texture resembling static or white noise.

Presence of a distinct, full-spectrum noise texture resembling static or white noise.


Sustained Electronic Tone

Continuous, non-percussive sound from an electronic source.

Filter Sweep

Gradual change in frequency filtering.

Low-Pass Filter Opening

Low-pass filter cutoff increases, allowing higher frequencies.

Sustained electronic sound with gradual low-pass filter opening.


Sustained Low Frequencies

Continuous or long-held sounds occupying the lower end of the frequency spectrum.

Drone/Pad

Use of static or slowly evolving tones or chords providing a foundational layer.

Ambient Texture

Sounds contributing to an atmospheric or background texture.

Sustained low-frequency sounds functioning as drones or ambient textures.


Piano Music

Primary instrument is piano.

Neoclassical / Ambient Piano

Style characterized by calm, reflective piano melodies and harmonies.

Calm / Reflective Mood

Overall atmosphere is peaceful, introspective, or melancholic.

Arpeggios and Sustained Chords

Common use of broken chords (arpeggios) and held notes/chords.

Piano-driven, calm, reflective, neoclassical/ambient style featuring arpeggios and sustained chords


Rhythmic Foundation

Clear, driving rhythmic element providing pulse and structure.

Melodic Content

Discernible tune or sequence of musical notes.

Harmonic Content

Simultaneous musical notes forming chords or progressions.


Brass Ensemble

Prominent use of trumpets, trombones, and tubas.

Military Percussion

Driving rhythms featuring snare drums, bass drums, and cymbals, often with rolls.

March Tempo and Rhythm

Steady, processional tempo with characteristic march rhythmic patterns.

Ceremonial/Military Style

Grand, formal musical style often associated with parades or ceremonies.

Instrumentation of brass and percussion, march tempo and rhythms, ceremonial style.


Ambient Electronic Texture

Sustained synth pads and evolving electronic textures.

Acoustic Guitar Focus

Prominent acoustic guitar, often fingerpicked.

Electric Guitar Riff

Repetitive electric guitar melody or pattern.

Music composed and performed without vocals.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or synthesized drum sounds.

Repetitive Rhythms

Looping or repeating rhythmic patterns.

Upbeat Tempo

Moderate to fast tempo.

Driving, repetitive rhythms built on electronic drums.


Hand Drumming

Percussion played by hand, such as congas or bongos.

Shaker/Maraca

Percussive sound from shaking instruments.

Wooden Percussion

Percussive sound from wooden instruments like claves or woodblocks.

Metal Percussion

Percussive sound from metal instruments like cowbell.

Latin Rhythmic Patterns

Rhythms characteristic of Latin music genres like salsa or mambo.

Focus on hand drums, shakers, and other non-drum kit percussion instruments playing Latin rhythms.


Orchestral Instrumentation

Features traditional orchestral instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano.

Cinematic/Film Score Style

Music composed in a style commonly used for film scores, emphasizing mood and atmosphere.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Predominantly evokes somber, melancholic, or dramatic emotional states, often using minor keys.

Dynamic Range

Exhibits significant variations in volume and intensity, often building tension.

Music featuring orchestral instruments, creating dramatic or melancholic moods with dynamic shifts, typical of film scores.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument.

Clean Guitar Tone

Guitar sound is generally clean and unprocessed.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Guitar playing often utilizes fingerpicking techniques.

Music prominently featuring acoustic guitar


Heavily Processed Vocals

Vocals are consistently distorted, often pitch-shifted high, creating a robotic or squeaky effect.

Driving Electronic Beat

Fast, repetitive, and often harsh electronic drum patterns.

Aggressive Electronic Production

Overall sound is high-energy, distorted, and lacks traditional melodic focus.

Fast, aggressive electronic music featuring heavily processed, high-pitched vocals and driving electronic rhythms.


Mallet Percussion

Melodic percussion sounds, likely from instruments like xylophone or glockenspiel.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed drum beats and electronic percussive sounds.

Synthesizer Textures

Use of synthesizers for melodic lines, pads, or arpeggiated patterns.

Rock Instrumentation

Electric guitar, bass, and acoustic drums typical of rock music.

Music combining electronic production with distinct melodic elements, notably featuring mallet percussion in some sections.


Prominent Bassline

The bass instrument or sound is a leading element in the mix, not just providing harmonic support.

Rhythmic Bass

The bass plays distinct, often syncopated or driving rhythmic patterns.

Melodic Bass

The bass frequently plays melodic phrases or lines rather than just root notes.

Varied Bass Instrumentation

The prominent bass sound comes from different sources (synthesizer, electric bass, acoustic bass).

Music characterized by the prominent, often rhythmic and melodic role of the bass instrument or sound, utilizing various timbres.


Raw Sound Quality

Audio generally lacks heavy studio production, polish, or complex effects.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Frequent presence of acoustic instruments and natural vocal sounds.

Diverse Sound Sources

Includes acoustic instruments, vocals, and simple electronic elements.

Audio characterized by a raw, unprocessed quality across diverse sound sources.


Accordion Lead

Accordion performs primary melodic or harmonic roles.

Folk Music Influence

Musical characteristics associated with folk and traditional genres.

Upbeat Rhythms

Frequent use of fast tempos and energetic rhythmic patterns.

Music featuring the accordion as the central instrument, often incorporating folk and traditional elements with varied tempos.


Fast Tempo

Music is played at a rapid pace.

Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar with a distorted tone is a primary instrument.

Driving Drum Rhythm

Energetic and propulsive drum patterns.

Rock Music Genre

Characteristics align with rock music, particularly punk or high-energy rock.

High-energy rock music featuring fast tempos, distorted guitars, and driving drums.


Metallic Percussion

Percussive sounds with a distinct metallic timbre.

Resonant Timbre

Sounds featuring noticeable sustain or ringing quality.

Harsh Timbre

Sounds with a rough, abrasive, or distorted quality.

Sounds characterized by ringing, sustain, and/or a metallic quality.


Brass Section

Prominent use of brass instruments, particularly trumpets, often playing melodic lines or rhythmic figures.

Latin Percussion

Inclusion of percussion instruments typical of Latin music, such as congas, timbales, or similar.

Upbeat Tempo

Music features a fast, danceable tempo.

Salsa Rhythm

Underlying rhythmic patterns characteristic of Salsa music.

Upbeat Latin dance music featuring prominent brass and characteristic percussion.


Prominent Brass Section

Leading role of brass instruments, particularly trumpets.

Trumpet Melodies/Fanfares

Trumpets frequently play main melodic lines or fanfare-like figures.

Jazz/Funk/Latin Influence

Rhythmic and harmonic characteristics drawn from jazz, funk, and Latin genres.

Music featuring a prominent brass section led by trumpets, often in energetic jazz-influenced styles.


Full Orchestral Ensemble

Music performed by a large ensemble including brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion.

Prominent Brass Section

Brass instruments frequently featured playing melodies, fanfares, or strong harmonic support.

Rhythmic Percussion

Percussion instruments, particularly snare drums and timpani, providing a clear, often driving or march-like rhythmic pulse.

Classical/Film Score Style

Musical style characteristic of classical compositions, film scores, or ceremonial music, often formal and dramatic.

Full orchestral ensemble featuring brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion in a classical or film score style.


Breakbeat Drums

Sampled, syncopated, and often heavily processed drum loops.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a high speed.

Sub-Bass

Prominent, deep low-frequency bassline.

Electronic Production

Use of synthesizers, samples, and electronic effects.

Fast tempo electronic music featuring complex, syncopated breakbeat drums and prominent sub-bass.


Electronic Drums

Synthesized or sampled drum sounds providing the rhythmic foundation.

Synth Bass

Prominent, often rhythmic, synthesized bassline driving the groove.

Four-on-the-floor Beat

Consistent kick drum pattern on every quarter note.

House/Techno Influence

Overall rhythmic structure and instrumentation characteristic of house or techno music.

Electronic dance music foundation with prominent synth bass and four-on-the-floor rhythm.


Ambient Music

Music characterized by atmospheric textures, often lacking traditional rhythmic or melodic focus.

Sustained Tones

Long, held musical notes or textures forming a continuous sound.

Reverberation

Extensive use of echo and spatial effects to create depth and atmosphere.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of soft, sustained synthesizer sounds as a primary textural element.

Atmospheric music featuring sustained tones, often created with synthesizers and enhanced with reverberation.


Upbeat Tempo

Consistent fast tempo suitable for dancing.

Driving Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Strong kick drum on every beat providing a propulsive rhythm.

Prominent Bassline

Rhythmic and often syncopated electric or synth bass providing a core groove.

Funk/Disco Influence

Musical characteristics drawing heavily from funk and disco genres, emphasizing rhythm and groove.

Upbeat tempo, driving four-on-the-floor beat, prominent bassline, funk/disco influence.


String Ensemble

Music performed by a group of string instruments (violins, violas, cellos, basses).

Bowed Strings

String instruments played using a bow.

Orchestral Music

Music composed for and performed by an orchestra, featuring prominent string sections.

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Music conveying sadness, drama, or emotional intensity.

Music primarily featuring bowed string instruments, characteristic of orchestral arrangements.


Nylon-string acoustic guitar

Acoustic guitar utilizing nylon strings.

Fingerstyle guitar

Guitar playing technique using individual fingers to pluck strings.

Use of fingerstyle technique on nylon-string acoustic guitar.


Electronic Music Production

Music created using electronic instruments and technology.

Prominent Synthesizer Use

Primary reliance on synthesizers for melodic and harmonic content.

High-Pitched Synth Timbre

Recurring use of a high-pitched, often square-wave or similar timbre, electronic sound.

Repetitive Electronic Patterns

Use of short, repeating musical phrases or rhythms created with electronic sounds.

Recurring high-pitched electronic synth timbre used for leads or riffs


Distorted Electric Guitars

Prominent electric guitars with high-gain distortion.

Fast Drums

Driving drum patterns often featuring rapid kick drum work (double bass).

High Energy Tempo

Music generally performed at a fast pace.

Metal/Hard Rock Genre

Overall musical style characterized by heavy instrumentation and aggressive sound.

High energy music featuring distorted electric guitars, fast drums, and driving rhythms typical of metal or hard rock.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio using turntable scratching techniques.

Turntablism

Musical performance using turntables as instruments, including scratching and sample manipulation.

Sample Manipulation

Audio sources are taken and altered through techniques like scratching.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis on percussive and rhythmic patterns created by audio manipulation.

Rhythmic manipulation of audio sources using turntable scratching techniques.


Distorted Vocals

Vocals processed with distortion or overdrive effects.

Filtered Vocals

Vocals processed with frequency filtering, sometimes creating a lo-fi or telephone effect.

Vocal Processing

General application of audio effects to vocals.

Vocals consistently treated with various audio effects including distortion and filtering.


Acoustic Guitar

Unamplified string instrument, played fingerstyle and strummed.

Electric Guitar

Amplified string instrument, played with distortion, clean tone, and feedback.

Guitar

String instrument central to the music.


Electronic Production

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

Prominent Bassline

Emphasis on low frequencies with dynamic and often central bass elements.

Rhythmic Drive

Consistent and often driving rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Synthesizer Timbres

Use of distinct electronic synthesizer sounds for melodies, pads, and bass.

Electronic music with strong basslines and rhythmic emphasis.


Salsa Music

A genre of Latin dance music characterized by complex rhythms, prominent brass, and percussion.

Prominent Brass Section

Use of trumpets and/or trombones playing melodic lines and rhythmic figures.

Complex Percussion

Layered rhythmic patterns created by instruments like congas, timbales, and shakers.

Syncopated Rhythms

Rhythmic emphasis on off-beats, creating a strong dance feel.

Upbeat Tempo

Music played at a lively and energetic pace suitable for dancing.

Upbeat Latin dance music featuring prominent brass, complex percussion, and syncopated rhythms, characteristic of the Salsa genre.


Sampled Breakbeats

Use of classic, often chopped and looped drum breaks.

Fast Tempo

Music played at a high speed.

Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines.

Sampled Audio

Inclusion of short vocal phrases or sound effects from other sources.

Fast tempo electronic music featuring prominent sampled breakbeats and often other sampled elements


Sustained Tones

Sounds are held for extended durations without rhythmic interruption.

Drones

Long, held notes or sounds, often low-pitched, forming a continuous sonic layer.

Ambient Texture

Focus on creating atmosphere and texture rather than traditional melodic or rhythmic structures.

Electronic Production

Sounds appear to be generated or heavily processed using electronic means.

Music characterized by sustained, evolving tones and textures, lacking traditional rhythm or melody.


Ambient Music

Music characterized by atmospheric soundscapes, lack of traditional structure, focus on texture and mood.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of sustained synthesizer sounds, often layered, providing harmonic and textural background.

Lack of Percussion

Absence of prominent drums or rhythmic percussion elements.

Sustained Tones

Emphasis on long, held notes or chords rather than distinct melodic or rhythmic figures.

Sustained non-percussive sounds creating atmospheric texture.


Piano

Prominent use of piano, often playing melodic lines or arpeggios.

Strings

Presence of string instruments, providing pads or melodic support.

Slow Tempo

Music is consistently played at a slow pace.

Calm Reflective Mood

Overall atmosphere is tranquil, peaceful, and often thoughtful or melancholic.

Tonal Harmony

Music uses traditional Western tonal harmonic language.

Slow tempo, piano and strings, calm reflective mood, tonal harmony.


Ambient Pads

Sustained, evolving synthesized textures forming the harmonic and atmospheric foundation.

Electronic Production

Music created using synthesizers and electronic production techniques.

Atmospheric Mood

Focus on creating a specific mood or atmosphere, often calm or melancholic, rather than strong melody or rhythm.

Reverb

Use of spatial effects to create depth and space around sounds.

Synth Bass

Presence of synthesized low-frequency sounds providing harmonic grounding.

Sustained synthesized pads, atmospheric electronic production, focus on mood and texture.


Bagpipes

Primary instrument is bagpipes.

Drone

Continuous, sustained low tone characteristic of bagpipes.

Melody

Distinct melodic line played over the drone.

Folk Music

Style consistent with traditional folk music.

Music featuring bagpipes with characteristic drone and melodic chanter playing.


Pitched Tones

Presence of musical sounds with discernible pitch.

Harmonic Content

Musical content includes harmony or implied harmony through chords or simultaneous pitches.

Melodic Content

Musical content includes sequences of pitches forming melodies.

Sustained Sounds

Musical content includes sounds with prolonged sustain.


Piano Music

Dominant use of piano as the primary melodic and harmonic instrument.

String Instruments

Inclusion of bowed string instruments, often playing sustained notes.

Melancholic Mood

Consistent emotional tone characterized by sadness, reflection, or solemnity.

Sustained Atmospheric Texture

Use of long-held notes and chords to create a spacious and atmospheric soundscape.

Music featuring piano and strings, characterized by slow tempos, melancholic mood, and sustained atmospheric textures.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Breakbeat Rhythms

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

Industrial Sound Design

Harsh, mechanical, or abrasive textures and sound effects.

DJ Scratching/Sampling

Use of manipulated audio samples, including vocal snippets and turntable scratching.

Electronic music featuring fast breakbeat rhythms, industrial sound design, and prominent use of samples and scratching.

Breakbeat Hardcore / Industrial Electronic


Heavy Distorted Guitar Riffs

Music features prominent, heavily distorted electric guitar playing fast, often palm-muted riffs.

Fast Double Bass Drumming

Music includes rapid, driving drum rhythms with extensive use of double bass drumming.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocal delivery is aggressive, often shouted or harsh in style.

Music characterized by heavy distorted guitar riffs, fast drumming often with double bass, and aggressive vocal styles.


Electronic Rhythmic Music

Repetitive electronic beats, synth bass, driving rhythm.

Ambient Electronic Music

Atmospheric synth pads, slow tempo, textural focus.

Orchestral Cinematic Music

Strings and orchestral elements creating dramatic or epic moods.

Style Juxtaposition

Abrupt transitions between distinct musical genres/moods.

Alternating distinct electronic, ambient, and orchestral musical styles.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument, acoustic string sound.

Fingerstyle Guitar

Prominent use of fingerpicking or arpeggios.

Warm Acoustic Tone

Resonant, rich sound characteristic of acoustic guitar recording.

Reflective Mood

Calm, introspective, or melancholic emotional quality.

Solo acoustic guitar, fingerstyle technique, warm tone, reflective mood.


Piano Dominance

Primary instrument is the piano.

Slow Tempo

Music is performed at a slow pace.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, expressive melodies.

Harmonic Richness

Prominent use of harmonic progressions supporting the melody.

Reflective Mood

Overall atmosphere is calm, introspective, or melancholic.

Slow, melodic piano music with a reflective and harmonic character.


Electronic Production

Music created predominantly using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Use

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

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed or sampled drum patterns characteristic of electronic music genres.

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


Distorted Guitar Riffs

Heavy, distorted electric guitar riffs played at high speed.

Fast Drumming

Rapid drumming with prominent double bass kick patterns.

Palm Muting

Guitar technique using palm to mute strings for a tight, percussive sound.

High Tempo

Consistently fast musical pace.

High-tempo, aggressive style characterized by distorted, fast guitar riffs with palm muting and rapid double bass drumming.


Tonal Music

Music is based on tonal scales and harmonic structures.

Clear Elements

Primary musical components are distinct and easily discernible.

Moderate Energy

Music maintains a calm to moderate energy level.

Minimal Heavy Processing

Avoids extensive use of heavy effects like distortion or extreme reverb.

Tonal music with clear, distinct elements, moderate energy, and minimal heavy processing.


Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent, often processed or distorted basslines generated by synthesizers.

Electronic Percussion

Rhythmic foundation provided by drum machines or electronic drum samples.

Driving Rhythm

High-energy, propulsive rhythmic feel.

Fast Tempo

Music generally played at a relatively high speed.

Electronic music characterized by strong synthesizer bass and driving, often fast electronic rhythms.


Sustained Tones

Musical elements characterized by long, held notes or continuous sounds without distinct rhythmic articulation.

Drone Textures

Continuous, unchanging or slowly evolving sounds, often in the low frequency range, serving as a harmonic or atmospheric foundation.

Ambient Soundscapes

Focus on creating an immersive atmosphere or environment through texture and sustained sound rather than traditional melody or rhythm.

Synthesizer Pads

Use of synthesized sounds, often layered and sustained, to create harmonic or textural backdrops.

Use of continuous, non-percussive sounds and textures to create immersive, often drone-like, atmospheres.


Prominent Wind Instruments

Melodies primarily carried by high-pitched wind instruments, likely clarinets or flutes.

Ethnic/Folk Melodies

Melodic phrasing and structure characteristic of Eastern European or Balkan folk music.

Expressive Vibrato

Frequent and noticeable use of vibrato on the lead wind instrument.

Modal Scales

Use of scales and harmonic movement common in folk or modal music.

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


Marching Percussion

Percussion instruments played in a style typical of marching bands or drumlines.

Snare Drums

Prominent use of snare drums with rolls and rhythmic patterns.

Bass Drums

Use of large bass drums providing rhythmic foundation and accents.

Cymbals

Use of cymbals for accents and crashes.

Complex Rhythms

Intricate and precise rhythmic patterns involving multiple percussion voices.

Percussion-focused music featuring snare drums, bass drums, and cymbals, characterized by complex, precise rhythms typical of marching bands or drumlines.


Traditional Asian Instruments

Features acoustic instruments common in East and South Asian traditional music, such as zithers, flutes, plucked strings, and percussion.

Asian Traditional Music Styles

Exhibits melodic and rhythmic characteristics typical of Chinese, Japanese, and Indian traditional music.

Acoustic Performance

Primarily features acoustic sounds with minimal electronic processing.

Pentatonic/Modal Scales

Utilizes scales and modes commonly found in East and South Asian music traditions.

Traditional acoustic music from East and South Asia featuring characteristic instruments, scales, and styles.


Piano

Primary instrument providing melody and harmony.

Strings

Accompaniment and counter-melody provided by string instruments.

Slow Tempo

Music played at a slow pace.

Melancholic Mood

Music evokes a feeling of sadness or reflection.

Neo-classical/Film Score Style

Instrumentation, tempo, and mood characteristic of neo-classical or film score music.

Slow tempo music featuring piano and strings, creating a melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of neo-classical or film score styles.


Crowd Noise

Sounds of an audience, including applause and general crowd murmur.

DJ Scratching

Distinctive sound effect produced by manipulating vinyl records on a turntable.

Live Event Atmosphere

Acoustic environment suggesting a live performance or event setting.

Sounds characteristic of a live DJ performance or event, featuring crowd noise, applause, and turntable scratching.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar for accompaniment, often fingerpicked or strummed.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals performed by a male singer.

Folk/Singer-Songwriter Style

Musical style characterized by acoustic instrumentation, narrative lyrics, and a focus on the vocalist.

Music featuring acoustic guitar as the primary instrument and male lead vocals, characteristic of folk or singer-songwriter genres.


Synthesized Instruments

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

Electronic Music

Overall genre is electronic music.

Arpeggiated/Sequenced Melodies

Prominent use of arpeggiated or sequenced melodic patterns.

Retro/Chiptune Timbre

Specific synth sounds reminiscent of 8-bit video games or early digital music.

Electronic music featuring retro-style synthesized timbres and arpeggiated or sequenced melodic patterns.


Electronic Dance Music

Music produced electronically, primarily for dancing.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Repetitive 4/4 Beat

Consistent and driving rhythm in common time.

Drum Machine Percussion

Percussion sounds generated by electronic drum machines.

Synth Bassline

Prominent bass frequencies provided by a synthesizer.

Electronic dance music with repetitive 4/4 rhythm, synth instrumentation, and drum machine percussion.


Distorted Electric Guitars

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

Heavy Drumming

Energetic and powerful drumming with strong kick and snare presence, often featuring fast patterns or double bass.

Fast Tempo

Music is consistently played at a high speed.

High-energy music characterized by distorted guitars, heavy drums, and fast tempos.


Genre Diversity

Wide range of distinct musical styles represented.

Varied Instrumentation

Features a broad spectrum of acoustic and electronic sound sources.

Distinct Sonic Character

Each segment possesses a unique and clearly defined sound or texture.

Collection of distinct audio segments spanning multiple genres and instrumentation, likely intended for versatile use in media.


Electronic Instrumentation

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

Repetitive Rhythms

Consistent, often loop-based rhythmic patterns.

Synthesized Textures

Sounds primarily generated or processed electronically, lacking acoustic timbre.

Music created using electronic instruments and production techniques


Drum Machine Beat

Percussive rhythm created using drum machines or sampled drum hits.

Vinyl Noise

Audio artifacts like crackle and hiss associated with vinyl records.

Hip-Hop Rhythm

Syncopated beat structure typical of hip-hop music.

Sampling Techniques

Use of pre-recorded audio elements, potentially from vinyl records.

Production style featuring drum machine beats, vinyl noise, and sampling techniques characteristic of lo-fi or classic hip-hop.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Frequent use of fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns on guitar.

Mellow/Introspective Mood

Overall calm, reflective, or melancholic emotional tone.

Gentle Strumming

Use of soft or gentle strumming patterns on guitar.

Music centered around acoustic guitar, often featuring fingerpicking or gentle strumming, creating a mellow and introspective mood.


Distorted Bass

Prominent, often aggressive, distorted low-frequency sounds.

Fast Breakbeats

Rapid, complex, often chopped drum patterns.

High Tempo

Overall speed of the music is generally high.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and techniques.

Noise Elements

Inclusion of harsh or high-pitched noise.

Aggressive electronic music featuring distorted bass, fast tempos, and complex breakbeats, often incorporating noise.


Sustained Synth Pads

Long-held synthetic sounds with slow attack and release.

Atmospheric Soundscape

Music focused on creating mood and space rather than strong melody or rhythm.

Evolving Textures

The timbre and character of the sounds change gradually over time.

Sustained, evolving synthetic pads creating an ambient atmosphere.


Sustained Tones

Long, held notes or chords providing a continuous sonic layer.

Synth Pads

Use of synthesizer or electronic pads to create the sustained sounds.

Ambient Texture

Focus on creating atmospheric soundscapes rather than traditional musical structure.

Lack of Rhythm

Absence of a discernible rhythmic pulse or drum beat.

Atmospheric soundscapes created by sustained electronic tones and pads, lacking traditional rhythm or melody.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of instruments from the brass family.

Sustained Tones

Musical notes held for an extended duration.

Signaling Character

Sounds resembling alarms, calls, or attention-grabbing signals.

Simple Melodies

Short, clear, and often repetitive melodic figures.

Prominent brass instruments playing sustained tones, simple melodies, or sounds resembling signals and calls.


Distorted Electric Guitar

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

Driving Drums

Energetic drum patterns with strong backbeat, kick drum, and cymbals.

Electric Bass

Rhythmic and harmonic foundation provided by electric bass guitar.

Rock/Metal Sound

Overall heavy, energetic sound characteristic of rock and metal genres.

Combination of distorted electric guitar, driving drums, and electric bass creating a heavy, energetic sound.

Hard Rock/Metal Instrumentation and Sound


Orchestral Instrumentation

Music primarily performed by traditional orchestral instruments including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Cinematic Style

Music composed and arranged in a style commonly used for film scores, trailers, or dramatic media.

Epic/Dramatic Mood

Music conveying a sense of grandeur, tension, emotional weight, or large-scale narrative.

Prominent Strings

Frequent and often leading use of the string section (violins, violas, cellos, basses).

Prominent Brass

Frequent and impactful use of the brass section (trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas).

Music featuring orchestral instruments in a cinematic style, often conveying epic or dramatic moods.


Melancholic Mood

Music evokes sadness, longing, or reflective emotion.

Atmospheric Pads

Use of sustained synth pads, strings, or textures creating a sense of space and atmosphere.

Cinematic Quality

Music sounds suitable for film scores, emphasizing mood and emotional impact.

Minor/Modal Harmony

Harmonic language frequently uses minor keys or modes, contributing to the emotional tone.

Sustained Strings/Synths

Primary instrumentation relies heavily on sustained string sounds (real or synthesized) and synth pads.

Atmospheric, melancholic music characterized by sustained pads, strings, and minor harmonies, often with a cinematic feel.


Jazz Ensemble Instrumentation

Acoustic piano, upright bass, drums (often with brushes), occasional saxophone or brass.

Jazz Harmony

Use of extended chords, jazz progressions, and voicings.

Jazz Rhythm Section

Swing feel, walking bass lines, syncopated drum patterns.

Music featuring jazz instrumentation, harmony, and rhythmic characteristics.


Resonant Electronic Textures

Sustained, atmospheric electronic sounds with resonant characteristics.

Processed Brass/Synth Lead

Distinctive, processed brass-like electronic sound with a rhythmic pattern.

Electronic Production

Music created using electronic instruments and production methods.

Electronic music characterized by sustained resonant textures and prominent processed rhythmic leads.


Salsa Rhythm

Syncopated, driving rhythmic foundation typical of Salsa music.

Brass Section

Prominent use of trumpets and/or trombones playing melodic lines and rhythmic accents.

Latin Percussion

Active percussion featuring instruments like congas, timbales, or similar Latin drums.

Driving rhythm, prominent brass, active Latin percussion, high energy, danceable feel.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent acoustic guitar playing.

Male Vocals

Lead vocals performed by a male singer.

Live Band Instrumentation

Presence of drums, bass, and guitar suggesting a live band setup.

Pop/Folk-Rock Genre

Overall musical style consistent with acoustic pop or folk-rock.

Acoustic guitar-driven pop/rock featuring male vocals and live band instrumentation.


Distorted Guitars

Heavy, overdriven electric guitar sound forming the core harmonic and rhythmic texture.

Fast Drumming

High tempo percussion featuring rapid kick drum patterns (often double bass) and energetic fills.

Aggressive Tone

Overall musical mood characterized by intensity, power, and high energy.

Heavy Metal

Broad genre characterized by loud, distorted guitars, strong rhythms, and often aggressive vocals (implied by style).

High-energy heavy metal style featuring fast tempos, aggressive distorted guitar riffs, and rapid drumming.


Acoustic Jazz Instrumentation

Performance featuring traditional acoustic jazz instruments including piano, upright bass, drums, and saxophone.

Saxophone Melodies

Saxophone featured in lead melodic roles within jazz sections.

Electronic Textures

Presence of sustained or evolving synthesized soundscapes, pads, and atmospheric sounds.

Rhythmic Contrast

Variation in rhythmic feel, from swung jazz rhythms to electronic pulses or static textures.

Musical set characterized by the interplay between acoustic jazz instrumentation and electronic/ambient textures.


Sustained Tones

Prolonged, continuous musical notes or sounds.

Low Frequency Content

Prominent sounds in the bass and lower frequency range.

Drone Texture

Musical texture created by sustained tones.

Ambient Style

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

Music based on sustained tones creating a drone texture.


Vinyl Surface Noise

Audible crackle and hiss characteristic of vinyl record playback.

DJ Scratching

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

Needle Sounds

Distinct sounds of a record needle dropping onto or lifting from vinyl.

Sample-based Music

Musical segments appear to be short loops or samples, often associated with vinyl use.

Music production and performance techniques involving vinyl records and turntables including surface noise, scratching, and needle sounds.


Accordion Lead

Melody and harmony primarily played on an accordion or similar reed instrument.

Folk Music Style

Melodies and rhythms characteristic of various folk or traditional music genres.

Lively Dance Rhythms

Upbeat tempos and rhythmic patterns suitable for dancing.

Audio Scratching/Sampling

Use of scratching or sampling techniques, applied to sounds potentially derived from the core instrument.

Music featuring prominent accordion or similar reed instruments, often with folk/traditional melodies and rhythms, sometimes including audio manipulation.


Synthesizer Pads

Sustained, often evolving synthesized textures providing harmonic and atmospheric background.

Electronic Rhythms

Repetitive, often subtle rhythmic pulses or patterns generated electronically.

Ambient Texture

Focus on creating mood and atmosphere using synthesized sounds, often lacking strong melodic or traditional song structure.

Electronic Instrumentation

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

Music characterized by synthesized pads, electronic rhythms, and ambient textures, primarily using electronic instrumentation.


Hand Percussion

Primary instrumentation consists of various hand-played drums and percussive instruments.

Percussion Ensemble

Multiple distinct percussion instruments are layered together to create the rhythmic texture.

Rhythmic Focus

Emphasis is placed heavily on complex, interlocking rhythmic patterns rather than melody or harmony.

World Percussion Style

The rhythmic complexity and instrumentation are characteristic of traditional or folk percussion styles from various global cultures.

Ensemble hand percussion with complex, layered rhythms, characteristic of world music traditions.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar with distortion effect.

Driving Drum Beat

Energetic and consistent drum patterns, often with strong kick and snare.

Bass Guitar

Underlying bassline providing rhythmic and harmonic support.

Rock/Metal Riffs

Repetitive guitar patterns characteristic of rock and metal genres.

Fast Tempo

Music generally played at a relatively high speed.

Music characterized by distorted guitars, driving drums, and bass, typical of rock or metal genres.


Instrumental Music

Music is primarily instrumental with no prominent lead vocals.

Harmonic Pads/Textures

Use of sustained harmonic elements like synth pads or string pads.

Melodic Content

Presence of distinct melodic lines played by instruments.

Instrumental music combining atmospheric harmonic textures with melodic lines.


Jazz Genre

Music style characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and swing rhythm.

Acoustic Bass

Presence of an acoustic upright bass, often playing walking bass lines.

Jazz Drums

Drumming featuring ride cymbal patterns, often with brushes or sticks, typical of jazz.

Swing Rhythm

Rhythmic feel where eighth notes are played with a triplet feel (long-short).

Piano

Piano providing harmonic accompaniment or melodic lines.

Jazz music featuring acoustic bass, jazz drums, piano, and swing rhythm.


Drone

Long, sustained tones or chords creating a continuous sound layer.

Ambient Texture

Music focused on atmosphere and texture, often lacking traditional structure or rhythm.

Synthesized Sounds

Soundscapes created using electronic synthesizers.

Non-Rhythmic

Absence of a prominent, driving rhythmic pulse.

Sustained, evolving, non-rhythmic synthesized soundscapes.


Acoustic Music

Music featuring acoustic instruments and sound sources.

Electronic Music

Music featuring electronic instruments and sound sources.

Set features distinct acoustic and electronic musical textures.


Wind Sounds

Sound of wind.

Rain Sounds

Sound of rain.

Water Sounds

Sound of water or ocean waves.

Natural environmental noise, including wind, rain, and water.


Synthesizer Use

Music created using synthesizers

Electronic Production

Music produced electronically

Synthesized Orchestral Sounds

Use of synthesizers to emulate orchestral instruments like strings and brass

Epic/Dramatic Mood

Music designed to evoke strong, often grand or tense emotions

Film Score/Trailer Style

Musical style common in film scores and trailers

Synthesizer-based music production, predominantly in an epic or dramatic style


Distorted Guitar

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

Heavy Drums

Driving, often fast-paced drumming with strong emphasis on kick and snare.

Rock/Metal Genre

Musical characteristics consistent with rock or metal genres, including instrumentation and energy.

Music featuring distorted guitars, heavy drums, and high energy typical of rock/metal.


Piano Music

Music where the piano is the primary or sole instrument.

Slow Tempo

Music performed at a slow pace.

Calm/Melancholic Mood

Music conveying a peaceful, serene, or slightly sad emotional tone.

Solo Piano

Arrangements focused on a single piano, often without other instruments.

Solo piano music characterized by slow tempo and calm or melancholic mood.


Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitar, often with distortion.

Drum Kit

Standard acoustic drum kit providing rhythmic foundation.

Bass Guitar

Bass guitar providing low-end and harmonic support.

Male Vocals

Male lead vocals present in multiple sections.

Band Instrumentation

Consistent instrumentation typical of a rock band (guitar, bass, drums, vocals).

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


Hand Percussion

Instruments played by hand to create rhythmic sounds.

Shaker

Rhythmic sound produced by rattling small particles inside a container.

Güiro

Rhythmic scraping sound produced by rubbing a stick across a notched surface.

Wood Percussion

Clicking or tapping sounds from wooden instruments like castanets or woodblocks.

Rhythmic Texture

Percussion primarily providing rhythmic patterns and texture.

Acoustic hand percussion providing rhythmic texture.


Electronic Drums

Use of drum machines or electronic drum sounds.

Synthesizer Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

Synthesizer Melodies/Pads

Melodic and harmonic content primarily from synthesizers.

Consistent Mid-Tempo

Tempo range consistently around 120-130 beats per minute.

Four-on-the-Floor Beat

Driving kick drum pattern on every beat, common in dance music.

Electronic dance music characterized by synth instrumentation, driving rhythms, and a consistent mid-tempo.


Ambient Genre

Atmospheric soundscapes, minimal rhythm/melody focus.

Sustained Tones

Long, evolving, sustained sounds often from synthesizers.

Atmospheric Texture

Emphasis on creating a sense of space and mood through sound layering.

Non-Rhythmic

Absence of strong, driving rhythmic patterns.

Sustained, non-rhythmic, atmospheric soundscapes.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent electric guitar sound with heavy distortion effect.

Rock Drumming

Energetic drum patterns typical of rock music, featuring kick, snare, and cymbals.

Bass Guitar

Underlying bassline providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

High Energy Tempo

Fast or moderately fast tempo contributing to an energetic feel.

Energetic, guitar-driven music featuring distorted electric guitars, bass, and rock drumming.


Brass Instruments

Prominent use of brass instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, and trombone.

Melodic Lines

Instruments playing distinct, often expressive, melodic phrases.

Jazz/Blues Influence

Musical style and phrasing characteristic of jazz or blues genres.

Use of brass instruments playing melodic lines, often in a jazz or blues style.


Electronic Production

Use of electronic instruments and production techniques.

Synthesizer Focus

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

Rhythmic Foundation

Presence of a consistent, often electronic, rhythmic pulse or beat.

Arpeggiated Synths

Recurring use of arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.

Electronic music production featuring synthesizers as the main instrument and a focus on rhythmic patterns.


Sustained Tones

Musical notes or sounds held for an extended duration.

Wind Instrument Timbre

Sound quality characteristic of woodwind or brass instruments, particularly clarinet or saxophone.

Modulation or Vibrato

Variation in pitch or amplitude of the sustained tone.

Processed Tone

Sustained sound with electronic or heavy processing characteristics, including a buzzing quality.

Use of long-held, often modulated, musical notes or sounds.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of heavily distorted electric guitars.

Fast Double Bass Drumming

Rapid and consistent use of double bass drumming.

Aggressive Vocals

Vocals are typically shouted, aggressive, or high-pitched.

Heavy Riffs

Repetitive, powerful guitar patterns forming the core of the music.

High Tempo

Music is generally played at a fast pace.

Heavy metal music featuring distorted guitars, fast drums, and aggressive vocals.


Blowing over Opening

Sound produced by blowing air over an opening, creating resonance.

Air Through Tube

Sound of air moving through a confined space like a tube or pipe.

Resonant Air

Sounds characterized by air resonating within a cavity or structure.

Breath Sounds

Audible sounds of breath contributing to the texture.

Sounds generated by air movement and resonance, often involving blowing over openings or through tubes.


Arabic Male Vocals

Male singing using vocal techniques and melodic phrasing characteristic of Arabic music.

Middle Eastern String Instruments

Presence of plucked or bowed string instruments typical of the region, such as oud or qanun.

Arabic Musical Modes (Maqamat)

Melodic content based on non-Western scales and characteristic melodic movement found in Arabic music.

Middle Eastern Percussion

Rhythmic patterns provided by percussion instruments common in Arabic music.

Arabic music with male vocals, traditional strings, and characteristic scales/rhythms.


Electronic Music

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

Synthesized Pads

Sustained, layered synthesizer sounds providing harmonic and atmospheric texture.

Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a relatively slow beat per minute.

Atmospheric Sound

Focus on creating mood and ambiance through sustained textures and effects.

Electronic music featuring prominent synthesized pads, slow tempos, and atmospheric qualities.


Electronic Production

Synthesizers, drum machines, electronic effects.

Heavy Bassline

Prominent, often distorted or resonant bass.

Driving Rhythm

Strong rhythmic focus via drums and bass.

Electronic music characterized by heavy bass and driving rhythms.


High Tempo

Fast musical speed, typically above 160 beats per minute.

Breakbeat Rhythms

Complex, syncopated electronic drum patterns often featuring intricate hi-hat work and sampled breaks.

Electronic Drums

Percussion generated using drum machines, samplers, or synthesized sounds.

High tempo electronic music featuring complex breakbeat-style drum patterns.


Percussion Ensemble

Sound of multiple percussion instruments playing together, often with a marching or rhythmic focus.

Synthesized Siren/Alarm

Electronic sound effect resembling a siren or alarm.

Prominent use of distinct, non-melodic timbres including rhythmic percussion ensembles and electronic siren sounds.


Drone

Sustained harmonic base note.

Reed Wind Instrument

Prominent melodic and harmonic element with a reedy, often buzzing timbre.

Folk/Traditional Music

Musical style characterized by the use of drones and specific wind instruments.

Rhythmic Percussion

Driving or accompanying drum patterns.

Music characterized by a sustained drone and prominent melodic lines from a reedy wind instrument.


Distorted Electric Guitars

High-gain electric guitar tone.

Aggressive Vocals

Harsh or screaming vocal delivery.

Fast Percussion

High tempo drumming with double bass emphasis.

Heavy Riffing

Repetitive, powerful guitar patterns.

Aggressive music style featuring distorted guitars, fast drums, and harsh vocals.


Heavy Bass

Prominent, often distorted low-frequency sounds.

Electronic Rhythms

Programmed or synthesized drum patterns.

Distortion

Use of audio distortion effects, particularly on bass and electronic elements.

Rap Vocals

Spoken word rhythmic delivery, present in some tracks.

Electronic Sound Design

Use of synthesized sounds, noise, and effects beyond standard hip-hop instrumentation.

Electronic production, strong rhythmic drive, prominent and often distorted bass frequencies, blending hip-hop and aggressive electronic styles.


Percussive Rhythms

Complex and prominent rhythmic patterns created primarily by percussion instruments.

Sustained Tones and Pads

Long-duration sounds, often electronic synthesizers or acoustic instruments, creating harmonic or atmospheric textures.

Acoustic Instrumentation

Use of traditional acoustic musical instruments.

Electronic Textures

Use of synthesized or electronically processed sounds to create textures.

Musical textures built from distinct percussive or sustained sound elements.


Electronic Production

Music produced using electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.

Driving Rhythm

Consistent, propulsive beat providing high energy.

Synth Bass

Prominent basslines generated by synthesizers.

High Energy

Overall intense and dynamic feel.

Synthesizers

Use of synthesizers for melodies, pads, and textures.

Electronic music production, driving rhythms, prominent synth bass, high energy.


Prominent Brass

Brass instruments (trumpet/trombone) play leading melodic and counter-melodic roles.

Latin Rhythm Section

Upbeat, danceable rhythm featuring drums and characteristic percussion.

Cumbia Style

Musical style strongly influenced by Cumbia, combining brass and rhythm.

Upbeat Latin dance music characterized by prominent brass and driving percussion.


Fast Tempo

Music characterized by a high beats per minute (BPM).

Driving Beat

Prominent, consistent kick drum pattern, often four-on-the-floor.

Electronic Percussion

Use of drum machines or sampled percussion, including fast hi-hats or shakers.

Synthesizer Focus

Reliance on synthesizers for melodic elements, basslines, and textures.

Repetitive Structure

Music built around looping patterns and rhythmic repetition.

High-energy electronic music driven by fast tempos, strong repetitive beats, and synthesizers.


Slow Tempo

Music characterized by a slow pace.

Melancholic Mood

Music conveying sadness, introspection, or emotional depth.

Piano Instrumentation

Prominent use of piano.

String Instrumentation

Prominent use of orchestral or synthesized strings.

Dominant pattern of slow tempo, melancholic mood, often featuring piano and strings.


Upright Bass

Prominent acoustic or electric upright bass providing the primary low-end foundation.

Plucked Bass

Bass played using finger plucking technique, not a pick.

Jazz/Hip-Hop Influence

Musical style incorporating elements of jazz harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, often within a hip-hop or chill context.

Music centered around melodic, finger-plucked upright bass lines with jazz and hip-hop characteristics.


Synth Pads

Synthesized sounds characterized by slow attack, long sustain, and evolving timbre, often used for harmonic or textural layering.

Drones

Sustained, continuous tones or chords that provide a static or slowly evolving harmonic and textural foundation.

Atmospheric Texture

Musical texture focused on creating a mood or sonic environment through sustained sounds, evolving timbres, and often minimal rhythmic or melodic elements.

Electronic Sound Source

Sounds primarily generated or heavily processed using electronic synthesis techniques.

Sustained, evolving electronic sounds from pads and drones creating atmospheric textures.


Vinyl Scratching

Sounds of vinyl records being scratched or manipulated on a turntable.

Tape Noise/Hiss

Presence of background tape hiss or similar noise texture.

Experimental Sound Design

Focus on non-traditional sound elements and textures rather than conventional melody or rhythm.

Lo-Fi Aesthetic

Overall sound quality suggests intentional degradation or a lo-fi recording style.

Use of manipulated audio sources, noise, and hiss to create textural, experimental soundscapes with a lo-fi quality.


Acoustic Ensemble Timbres

Distinctive sound of specific acoustic musical groups like brass bands or folk ensembles.

Electronic Production Sounds

Characteristic synthetic sounds, beats, and textures from electronic music production.

Signal/Alert Timbres

Sounds commonly used as signals or alarms, such as bells or sirens.

Audio Manipulation Effects

Sounds created by processing or manipulating audio, like DJ scratching.

Highly recognizable and characteristic sounds or timbres that immediately identify the source, genre, or effect.


Music Box Instrument

Distinct sound of a music box or similar mechanical instrument.

Delicate Timbre

Light, metallic, and often resonant sound quality.

Simple Melody

Melodies are generally simple and straightforward.

Music box sound and its characteristic timbre.


Low Frequency

Presence of significant energy in the bass or sub-bass register.

Sustained Tone

Musical sounds or textures held for an extended duration without significant change.

Drone

A sustained tone or set of tones, typically in the low register, providing a harmonic or textural foundation.


Sustained Tones

Musical elements characterized by long, held notes or chords, creating a continuous sonic presence.

Ambient Music

Music focused on atmosphere and texture rather than traditional rhythm, melody, or structure.

Synthesizers

Sounds primarily generated by electronic synthesizers, often creating pads or textures.

Lack of Prominent Rhythm

Absence or minimal use of strong percussive elements or clear rhythmic patterns.

Atmospheric Soundscapes

Focus on creating immersive and textural sonic environments, often evoking a mood or space.

Music characterized by sustained, often synthesized, atmospheric textures with minimal or no prominent rhythmic elements.


Feedback

Audio loop oscillation creating sustained, often high-pitched tones.

Distortion

Signal clipping and saturation creating harsh, gritty timbres.

Noise

Unpitched or chaotic sonic textures.

Sustained Textures

Sounds are often held rather than being short or percussive.

Sonic textures dominated by feedback, distortion, and noise.


Acoustic Guitar

Prominent use of acoustic guitar as a primary instrument.

Fingerpicking

Frequent use of fingerpicking or arpeggiated patterns on guitar.

Mellow Mood

Overall relaxed, calm, or reflective emotional atmosphere.

Moderate Tempo

Generally moderate to slow pace.

Acoustic guitar-centric music with a mellow, often fingerpicked style and moderate tempo.


Live Band Instrumentation

Features guitar, bass, and drums played in a manner suggesting a live band or realistic emulation.

Funk/Soul Genre

Characterized by rhythmic guitar riffs, prominent basslines, and a strong, danceable groove typical of funk or soul music.

Rhythm Section Focus

Emphasis on the interplay between bass and drums providing a driving rhythmic foundation.

Live band instrumentation, funk/soul genre, prominent rhythm section groove


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic and percussive manipulation of vinyl records using a turntable and mixer.

Electronic Drums

Drum patterns generated by a drum machine or sampler.

Electronic Bass

Synthesized or sampled bass sounds providing rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Hip-Hop/Breakbeat Influence

Musical style incorporating sampled sounds, electronic drums, and prominent rhythmic elements.

Music characterized by prominent, rhythmic DJ scratching as a core element.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Arpeggiated Synthesizer

Prominent, repeating melodic or rhythmic patterns played by a synthesizer, typically cycling through notes of a chord.

Driving Electronic Beat

Consistent, often four-on-the-floor, rhythmic foundation typical of electronic dance music.

Electronic music featuring prominent arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.


Drone

Sustained, continuous tone or tones.

Atmospheric Texture

Focus on sonic quality and mood creation.

Lack of Rhythm/Melody

Absence of discernible pulse, beat, or melodic line.

Sustained, non-rhythmic, non-melodic sounds creating atmosphere.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary string instrument.

Fingerpicking/Arpeggios

Guitar technique using individual string plucking.

Reflective Mood

Calm, introspective, or melancholic emotional quality.

Minimal Percussion

Lack of prominent drum kit or rhythmic percussion.

Acoustic guitar, fingerpicked/arpeggiated, calm/reflective mood, minimal percussion.


Piano Music

Music primarily featuring the piano as the main instrument.

Classical/Romantic Style

Musical style characterized by expressive melodies, rich harmony, and often dramatic or melancholic moods, typical of the Romantic era or influenced by it.

Melodic Focus

Emphasis on clear, prominent, and expressive melodic lines.

Expressive Performance

Performance featuring dynamic variation, rubato, and nuanced articulation.

Solo piano music in a classical/romantic style, featuring expressive melodies.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound heavily processed with distortion effect.

Guitar Riffs

Repetitive melodic or harmonic patterns played on guitar.

Guitar Soloing

Extended melodic improvisation or composed passage on guitar.

Rock/Metal Style

Musical style characterized by distorted guitar, riffs, and solos.

Distorted electric guitar playing riffs and solos characteristic of rock/metal.


Orchestral Arrangement

Music performed by a full orchestra including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Prominent Brass

Frequent and impactful use of brass instruments, often carrying melodies or fanfares.

Epic/Cinematic Style

Music composed in a style typical of film scores or epic themes, often dramatic or grand.

Triumphant/Heroic Mood

Evokes feelings of victory, heroism, or majesty.

Full orchestral arrangement, prominent brass, epic/cinematic style, triumphant/heroic mood


Sustained Tones

Long-held musical notes or sounds.

Drones

Sustained notes providing a harmonic or textural foundation.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or instrument sounds creating mood.

Resonance

Sounds with noticeable ringing or decay.

Use of sustained, non-melodic, non-rhythmic sounds creating atmosphere and texture, functioning as drones or pads.


Resonant Timbres

Musical sounds characterized by a distinct initial attack followed by a sustained decay or resonance.

Sharp Transients

Many sounds across the clips begin with a clear, well-defined initial transient.

Varied Musical Contexts

Resonant and decaying sounds appear within diverse musical styles and arrangements.

Musical sounds featuring distinct attack and decaying resonance.


Acoustic String Instruments

Prominent use of acoustic string instruments, including cello and violin.

Piano

Significant presence of acoustic piano, often playing arpeggios or harmonic support.

Orchestral/Chamber Arrangement

Arrangement style typical of small orchestral or chamber ensembles.

Melancholic Mood

Overall emotional tone is consistently melancholic, sad, or introspective.

Slow Tempo

Music generally progresses at a slow to moderate pace.

Acoustic strings and piano, chamber/orchestral arrangement, slow tempo, melancholic mood.


Sustained Synth Pads

Prominent use of sustained synthesized sounds providing harmonic and textural foundation.

Atmospheric Textures

Focus on creating a mood or atmosphere through evolving or static soundscapes.

Minimal Rhythm

Absence or minimal presence of strong percussive or rhythmic elements.

Electronic Soundscapes

Music primarily constructed using synthesized sounds and electronic production techniques.

Music characterized by sustained synthesized pads, atmospheric textures, and minimal rhythmic elements.


Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic instruments and technology.

Synthesizer-Based

Primary sound sources are synthesizers for melodies, bass, and textures.

Repetitive Rhythms

Features looping or repeating rhythmic patterns, often with electronic drums.

Driving Beat

Characterized by a strong, propulsive pulse, often suitable for dancing.

Electronic music characterized by prominent synthesizers and repetitive, driving rhythms.


Indian Percussion

Features percussion instruments characteristic of Indian music.

Tabla

Specific type of Indian drum set, likely the primary instrument.

Percussion Rhythms

Focus on distinct rhythmic patterns played on percussion.

Instructional Audio

Includes spoken elements related to learning or demonstrating the instrument.

Indian percussion, specifically tabla, playing rhythmic patterns, often with instructional elements.


DJ Scratching

Rhythmic manipulation of audio sources via turntable techniques.

Noise Music Elements

Incorporation of feedback, distortion, and electronic noise.

Rhythmic Noise/Percussion

Percussive patterns derived from noise or processed sounds.

Experimental sound manipulation using scratching, noise, and rhythmic processing.


Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar

Acoustic guitar playing melodies and rhythms using fingerpicking technique.

Hand Drum Percussion

Percussion patterns played on hand drums, possibly tabla or similar instruments.

Acoustic World Music Elements

Musical style combining acoustic instruments, particularly guitar and hand drums, suggesting world music influences.

Combination of acoustic fingerstyle guitar and hand drum percussion.

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar and Hand Drum Percussion


Fiddle/Violin

Bowed string instrument prominent in folk and traditional music.

Banjo/Mandolin

Plucked string instruments characteristic of bluegrass and folk, often playing rhythmic patterns.

Accordion

Bellows-driven reed instrument common in various folk traditions.

Rhythmic String Playing

Emphasis on rhythmic patterns and percussive attack when playing string instruments.

Musical characteristics and instrumentation commonly found in folk, country, and traditional genres, often featuring rhythmic string playing.


Large Percussion

Prominent use of large, resonant drums, possibly orchestral or taiko style.

Orchestral Elements

Inclusion of orchestral instruments, primarily strings and brass, providing harmonic and melodic support.

Cinematic/Epic Mood

Overall atmosphere is dramatic, grand, and suitable for film scores or trailers.

Driving Rhythm

Strong, repetitive rhythmic patterns, often percussive, creating forward momentum.

Combination of large percussion and orchestral elements creating a dramatic, epic, cinematic sound.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Electric guitar sound characterized by distortion or overdrive effects.

Rock Music

Overall musical style consistent with rock or hard rock genres.

Rock music featuring prominent distorted electric guitar


Drones

Sustained, continuous tones or sounds.

Atmospheric Pads

Sustained synth or string-like textures creating ambiance.

Ambient Textures

Focus on non-rhythmic, non-melodic sound layers for atmosphere.

Continuous, non-rhythmic, non-melodic sustained sounds creating atmosphere.


High-Frequency Noise

Prominent presence of high-pitched, often buzzing or static-like noise.

Electronic Texture

Use of synthetic sounds and textures, often incorporating noise elements.

Distortion/Abrasiveness

Sounds characterized by distortion or a rough, grating quality, particularly in the high frequencies.

Deliberate and prominent inclusion of high-frequency noise or buzzing sounds as a core musical element.


Distorted Guitar Riffs

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

Fast Drumming

High-tempo drumming featuring rapid kick drum patterns (often double bass) and driving snare/cymbal work.

Aggressive Vocals

Shouting or screaming vocal delivery style.

High Energy

Overall intense and powerful musical feel.

Fast tempo, distorted guitars, aggressive vocals, intense drumming.


Sustained Tones

Continuous, held musical notes or sounds without distinct attack or decay.

Drones

Long, continuous sounds, often low in frequency, serving as a harmonic or atmospheric base.

Ambient Soundscapes

Atmospheric, non-rhythmic sounds creating a sense of space or mood.

Low Frequency Content

Significant presence of sound energy in the lower frequency range.

Resonant Tones

Sounds with a distinct ringing or bell-like quality.

Continuous, non-rhythmic, often low-frequency or resonant sounds characteristic of drone or ambient music.


Electronic Production

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

Noise and Glitch

Incorporation of intentional noise, static, glitches, and abstract electronic textures.

Repetitive Rhythms

Presence of strong, looping electronic drum beats and rhythmic patterns.

Atmospheric Textures

Use of evolving synth pads and sustained electronic sounds to create mood.

Distortion

Application of distortion effects to various instruments or sounds.

Electronic music production exploring diverse sound design techniques including noise, glitches, atmospheric textures, and rhythmic elements.


Prominent String Instruments

Music featuring leading melodic or harmonic roles played by string instruments (violins, cellos, oud, qanun).

Melancholic/Dramatic Mood

Emotional tone often conveying sadness, longing, or intensity.

Middle Eastern String Influence

Use of instruments or melodic styles associated with Middle Eastern folk music.

Orchestral Strings

Use of Western orchestral string sections.

Resonant Bells

Inclusion of large, resonant bell sounds.

Musical pieces primarily featuring string instruments (orchestral and folk) as the dominant sonic element, often within melancholic or dramatic contexts.


Acoustic Guitar

Primary instrument featured.

Fingerpicking/Plucking

Dominant technique used on the acoustic guitar.

Melodic/Arpeggiated Focus

Emphasis on distinct notes, melodic lines, or arpeggiated chords.

Acoustic guitar played with fingerpicking or plucking, emphasizing individual notes, melodies, or arpeggiated chords.


Percussion Instruments

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

Rhythmic Emphasis

Strong focus on distinct and often complex rhythmic patterns and grooves.

Percussive Timbre

Sound quality characterized by sharp attacks and resonant percussive sounds.

Music centered around diverse percussion instruments, emphasizing rhythmic patterns and the direct, percussive sound quality.


Electronic Drums

Percussion sounds generated electronically or via drum machine.

Synthesizers

Primary instruments for melodic, harmonic, and textural elements.

Repetitive Rhythms

Driving, looped rhythmic patterns.

Electronic Dance Music

Genre featuring electronic instrumentation and danceable rhythms.

Electronic dance music built on repetitive rhythms, electronic drums, and synthesizers.


Electronic Synthesis

Sounds generated or heavily processed electronically.

Sustained Tones

Long-duration notes or textures.

Evolving Textures

Sounds that change dynamically over time through filtering, modulation, or other effects.

Drone Music

Music characterized by sustained tones or clusters, often forming a continuous background.

Sustained, evolving electronic textures forming continuous soundscapes.


Percussion

Use of instruments or sounds focused on rhythmic impact.

Rhythm

Strong emphasis on rhythmic patterns and pulse.

Varied Percussion Sources

Includes acoustic, electronic, vocal, and scratching sounds.

Drumming

Prominent use of drum-like sounds.

Music centered around diverse percussive elements and rhythmic structures.


Distorted Electric Guitar

Prominent use of electric guitars with heavy distortion effects.

Driving Drums

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

High Energy

Overall intense and powerful musical feel.

Rock/Metal Instrumentation

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

Guitar-driven rock music featuring distorted electric guitars, driving drums, and high energy, spanning hard rock, punk, and metal subgenres.


Metallic Resonance

Resonant metallic percussive sound with a long decay.

Piano Resonance

Piano sounds featuring hammer attack and string resonance.

Plucked String Resonance

Acoustic plucked string sounds with attack and string resonance.

Electronic Percussive Sounds

Electronic sounds with distinct percussive attack and sustain/decay.

Sounds characterized by an initial percussive transient followed by resonant sustain.


Piano

Prominent use of piano, often carrying melody or harmony.

Strings

Use of orchestral strings (e.g., cello, violin) for harmony or melody.

Slow Tempo

Music is consistently at a slow pace.

Instrumental

Music is purely instrumental with no vocals.

Reflective/Serene Mood

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

Slow tempo instrumental music featuring prominent piano and strings, conveying a reflective or serene mood.


Piano

Prominent use of piano as a primary instrument.

Arpeggios

Frequent use of broken chords played sequentially.

Sustained Chords/Pads

Atmospheric background created by held chords or synth pads.

Slow Tempo

Generally unhurried pace.

Melancholic/Reflective Mood

Consistent emotional tone conveying sadness, introspection, or calmness.

Classical/Neoclassical Influence

Stylistic elements reminiscent of classical or modern classical music.

Piano-centric, atmospheric, melancholic/reflective mood, classical/neoclassical style.


Drone Accompaniment

Sustained note or chord providing harmonic foundation.

Reed Instrument Melody

Prominent melodic lines played on instruments like bagpipes, clarinet, or accordion.

Melodic Ornamentation

Melodies decorated with fast notes, trills, and other embellishments.

Folk Music Style

Musical characteristics typical of traditional folk genres.

Bagpipe Timbre

Distinct sound quality associated with bagpipes, including chanter and drone.

Sustained drone accompaniment supporting ornamented melodies played on reed instruments.


Acoustic Piano

Primary instrumentation features acoustic piano.

Melancholic Mood

Conveys sadness, introspection, or melancholy.

Slow Tempo

Music is played at a slow or deliberate pace.

Sparse Texture

Features relatively few simultaneous musical elements.

Acoustic piano music, slow tempo, sparse texture, melancholic or introspective mood.


Relaxed Mood

Music designed to evoke a sense of calm and low energy.

Instrumental Performance

Music featuring only musical instruments, no vocals.

Dominant Jazz Influence

Majority of clips feature instrumentation and harmonic language typical of jazz or lounge music.

Clean Production

Audio production free from significant distortion or lo-fi artifacts.

Calm mood, instrumental performance, clean production.