List of Music Genome Project attributes

A list of attributes used by the Music Genome Project for classifying music, sorted by categories.
Structures/Composition
*Basic Rock Song Structures
*Big Band Arrangements
*Buildup/Breakdown
*Chromatic Harmonic Structure
*Compelling Intensity
*Epic Buildup/Breakdown
*Great Musicianship
*Groove Based Composition
*Interesting Song Structure
*Intricate Arranging
*Lead Big Band
*Melodic Songwriting
*Minimalist Arrangements
*Orchestral Arranging
*Repetitive Song Structure
*Strongly Dramatic Aesthetic
*Subtle Buildup/Breakdown
Rhythm/Meter
*Danceable Grooves
*Four-Four Time Signature
*Hard Swingin' Rhythm
*Heavy Syncopation
*Intricate Rhythms
*Meter Complexity
*Mild Rhythmic Syncopation
*Rhythmic Intro
*Syncopated Beats
*Triple Meter Style
*Triple Note Feel
*Twelve-Eight Time Signature
*Unsyncopated Ensemble Rhythms
*Use of Groove
*Varying Tempo and Time Signatures
Ostinato
*Acoustic Sonority
* Acousti-synthetic Sonority
*Chordal Patterning
*Dominant Use of Riffs
*Electro-Synthetic Sonority
*Extensive Vamping
*Highly Synthetic Sonority
*Intricate Melodic Phrasing
*Knack for Catchy Hooks
*Four-on-the-Floor Beats
*Melodic Songwriting
*Modal Harmony
*Overall Meditative Sound
*Repetitive Chorus
*Repetitive Melodic Phrasing
*Repetitive Verse
* Synth-acoustic Sonority
* Synth-electric Sonority
*Tonal Harmony
Roots
*Acid Jazz Roots
*Afro-Latin Roots
*Basic Rap Roots
*Blues Roots
*Caribbean Roots
*Classic Jazz Roots
*Club Rap Roots
*Cool Jazz Roots
*Country Roots
*Disco Roots
*East Coast Rap Roots
*Electronica Roots
*Folk Roots
*Funk Roots
*Hard Bop Roots
*Hard Rock Roots
*Hawaiian Roots
*House Roots
*Industrial Roots
*Meso-American Roots
*Midwest Rap Roots
*New Orleans Jazz Roots
*Old School Roots
*Punk Roots
*Rock & Roll Roots
*Ska Roots
*Southern Rap Roots
*Swing Era Roots
*Techno Roots
*Trance Roots
*Trip Hop Roots
*West Coast Rap Roots
Tonality
*Major Key Tonality
*Minor Key Tonality
*Mixed Minor & Major Key Tonality
*Modal Tonality
*Tonal harmony
Instrumentation
*Bluegrass Instrumentation
*Acoustic Rock Instrumentation
*Amazing Instrumental Prowess
*Demanding Instrumental Part Writing
*Electric Instrumentation
*Electric Rock Instrumentation
*Emphasis on Instrumental Arrangement
*Emphasis on Instrumental Performance
*Emphasis on Varied Instrumentation
*Heavy Instrumental Improvisation
*Heavy Melodic Ornamentation
*Instrumental Arrangement
*Large Orchestra
*Mellow Rock Instrumentation
*Mellow Sounds
*Melodic Part Writing
*Mixed Acoustic and Electric Instrumentation
*Rap Metal Instrumentation
*Symphony Orchestra
*Unique Instrumentation
Feel
*Beats Made For Dancing
*Romantic
*Brisk Swing Feel
*Driving Shuffle Feel
*Driving Swing Feel
*Jazz Waltz Feel
*Laid Back Shuffle Feel
*Laid Back Swing Feel
*Mid-Tempo Shuffle Feel
*Mid-Tempo Swing Feel
*Prevalent Use of Groove
*Reggae Feel
*Triple Note Feel
*Trippy Soundscapes
*Upbeat Two-Step Feel
*Use of Groove
*Varying Rhythmic Feels
*A Waltz Feel
*Makes You Wanna Make Love
*A Feeling of Melancholy
Musical qualities
*Acid Rock Qualities
*Alt.Country Qualities
*Bebop Qualities
*Blues Rock Qualities
*Classic Soul Qualities
*Cool Jazz Qualities
*Easy Listening Qualities
*Folk Rock Qualities
*Hard Bop Qualities
*Mystical Qualities
*Pop Metal Qualities
*Pop Rock Qualities
*Sampledelia Compositional Qualities
Leanings/stylings
*Avant-Garde Leanings
*Classical Stylings
*Contemporary Style
*Country Rock Leanings
*Modern R&B Stylings
*Modern Style
*Off Beat Style
*Old Time Music Styles
*Radio Friendly Stylings
*Rockabilly Revival Style
*Speed Metal Stylings
*Thru Composed Melodic Style
*Triple Meter Style
*A Baroque Style
Recording techniques
*Chopped & Screwed Production
*Clear Focus on Recording Studio Production
*Dry Recording Sound
*Extensive Studio Production
*Nu-Disco Production
*Studio Production
*Thickly Layered Production
*Vinyl Ambience
*Wet Recording Sound
*Grunge Recording Qualities
Influences
*African Influences
*Afro-Cuban Influences
*Blues Influences
*Boogie Woogie Influences
*Bop Influences
*Brazilian Jazz Influences
*Brazilian Influences
*Celtic Influences
*Classical Influences
*Classical Music Influences
*Club Rap Influences
*Cool Jazz Influences
*Country Influences
*Disco Influences
*Downtempo Influences
*Dub Influences
*East Coast Rap Influences
*Electronica Influences
*Flamenco Influences
*Folk Influences
*Funk Influences
*Gangsta Rap Influence
*Gospel Influences
*Hard rock Influences
*Hardcore Rap Influence
*Hip hop Influences
*Industrial Influences
*IDM Influences
*Indian Influences
*Jazz Influences
*Latin Influences
*Mexican Influences
*Middle Eastern Influences
*New Age Influences
*New Orleans Influences
*New Orleans Jazz Influences
*New Wave Influences
*Psychedelic Rock influences
*Old School Influences
*Punk Influences
*R&B Influences
*Rap Influences
*Reggae Influences
*Rock Influences
*Rock & Roll Influences
*Ska Influences
*Southern Rap Influences
*Swing Influences
*Trance Influences
*Western Classical Influences
*World Music Influences
Instrumental Ensembles
String section
* Background String Section
* Bowed Strings
* Melodic String Accompaniment
* Melodic String Section
* Pizzicato Bass/Other Strings Arco
* Pizzicato Cello and Bass/Other Strings Arco
* Pizzicato Strings
* Solo Strings
* String Ensemble
* String Section
* String Section Beds
* Subtle Use of Strings
* Use of a String Ensemble
* Use of Strings
Brass and/or Horns sections
* Background Horn Riffs
* Brass Horn Ensemble
* Brass Instrument Solos
* Busy Horn Section
* Horn Ensemble
* Interesting Horn Arrangements
* Melodic Horn Lines
* Prominent Horns
* Subtle Use of a Horn Section
* Use of Horn Accents
Percussion Sections
* Bumpin' Kick Sound
* Latin Percussion
* Non-pitched Percussion
* Percussion
* Percussion Layers
* Prominent Percussion
Individual Instruments
Bass Guitar
* Drum N Bass Rhythms
* Electric Bass Playing
* Electric Bass Riff
* Prominent Role for the Bass Guitar
* Symbiotic Kick and Bass
* Synth Bass Riff
Contrabass
* Acoustic Bass Playing
* Acoustic Bass Riff
* Acoustic Bass Solo
* Bowed Bass Playing
* Busy Bass Line
* Dominant Bass Riff
* Prominent Bass Riffs
* Slow Moving Bass Line
* Stand-up Bass Arco
* Stand-up Bass Pizz.
Drums
* Acoustic Drum Samples
* Aggressive Drumming
* Busy Beats
* Danceable Beats
* Drum N Bass Rhythms
* Four-on-the-floor Beats
* Headnodic Beats
* Heavy Backbeat
* Heavy Drums
* Light Drumming
* Light Drum Fills
* Light Percussion Fills
* Prominent Drums
* Prominent Synth Drums
* Sparse Kick Drum
* Steel Drum (Pans)
* Straight Drum Beats
* Synth Drums
* Thrasher Drums
* Tight Kick Sound
* Tremendous Bass
* Wet Snare
* Dry Snare
Cymbals
* Busy Acoustic Hihat
* Busy Electronic Hat
* Busy Electronic Hi-hat
* Busy Synth Hat
* Lots of Cymbals
Guitar - Either
* Guitar Effects
* Twangy Guitars
* Wah-Wah Guitar
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* Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment
* Acoustic Guitar Layering
* Acoustic Guitar Riffs
* Acoustic Guitar Solo
* Acoustic Rhythm Guitars
* Good Dose of Acoustic Guitar Pickin'
* Great Acoustic Guitar Solo
* Virtuosic Acoustic Guitar Solo
* Well-Articulated Acoustic Guitar Solo
Guitar (Electric)
* Dirty Electric Guitar Riffs
* Dirty Electric Guitar Solo
* Electric Guitar Accompaniment
* Electric Guitar Effects
* Electric Guitar Riffs
* Electric Guitar Solo
* Electric Guitar Wall-O-Sound
* Electric Guitars
* Electric Rhythm Guitars
* Great Electric Guitar Solo
* Gritty Electric Guitars
* Heavy Electric Rhythm Guitars
* Layered Electric Guitar Riffs
* Lively Electric Guitar Solo
* Slide/Pedal Steel Guitars
* Virtuosic Electric Guitar Solo
* Well-Articulated Electric Guitar Solo
Keyboarded
Accordion
* Accordion Playing
* Prominent Accordion Part
Harpsichord
* Harpsichord
* Prominent Harpsichord Part
Organ
* Dirty Organ Riff
* Dirty Organ Solos
* Hammond Organ
* Organ Solo
* Prominent Organ
* Use of Clean-Sounding Organs
* Use of Dirty-Sounding Organs
* Virtuosic Organ Solo
Piano
* Acoustic Piano Accompaniment
* Acoustic Rhythm Piano
* Altered Piano Timbres
* Block Piano Chords
* Classic Rhodes Sound
* Electric Piano Accompaniment
* Electric Piano Riffs
* Electric Piano Solo
* Electric Pianos
* Extended Piano Soloing
* Extensive Use of Electric Keys
* Great Piano Solo
* Lead Piano
* Mellow Piano Timbre
* Outside Piano Solo
* Percussive Piano Accompaniment
* Piano Playing
* Piano Solo
* Prominent Rhythm Piano Part
* Solo Piano Performance
* Sparse Piano Solo
* Subtle Electric Piano Riffs
* Subtle Use of Acoustic Piano
* Subtle Use of Electric Keys
* Subtle Use of Fender Rhodes
* Subtle Use of Piano Riffs
* Subtle Use of Pianos
* Use of Electric Pianos
* Virtuosic Piano Solo
* Well-Articulated Piano Solo
Synth
* Affected Synths
* Arpeggiated Synths
* Background Synths
* Dominant Synth Sound
* Heavily Affected Synths
* Inventive Synth Arrangements
* Lead Synthesizer
* Light Synth Fx
* Prevalent Use of Arpeggiated Synths
* Prominent Use of Synth
* Subtle Use of Arpeggiated Synths
* Subtle Use of Staccato Synths
* Synth Heavy Arrangements
* Synth Playing
* Synth Riffs
* Synth Rock Arranging
* Synth Swoops
* Synth Tweaking
* Synthesizer Solo
* Synthetic Sonority
* Staccato Synths
* Techno Synths
* Thin Ambient Synth Textures
* Thin Synth Textures
* Thin Techno Synth Textures
* Use of Ambient Synths
* Use of Techno Synths
* Variety of Synth Sounds
Imitative Synthesis
* Busy Synth Hat
* Prominent Synth Drums
* Synth Bass Riff
* Synth Drums
Non-Pitched Percussion
Hand Percussion
* Backbeat Hand Claps
* Hand Percussion Layer
* Rhythmic Clapping
Horns
* Cornet Solo
* Flugelhorn
Trombone
* Great Trombone Solo
* Sparse Trombone Solo
* Trombone Head
* Trombone Playing
* Trombone Solo
* Virtuosic Trombone Solo
* Well-Articulated Trombone Solo
Trumpet
* Great Trumpet Solo
* Melodic Trumpet Solo
* Sparse Trumpet Solo
* Trumpet Head
* Trumpet Solo
* Virtuosic Trumpet Solo
* Well-Articulated Trumpet Solo
Idiophone
* Mallet Percussion
* Use of Marimbas
* Vibes Playing
* Vibes Solo
* Virtuosic Vibraphone Solo
String
* Harp Playing
* Prominent Banjo Part
* Prominent Mandolin Part
* Use of Sitar
* Violin Solo
* Virtuosic Violin Solo
* Cello
Woodwind
* Harmonica Playing
* Harmonica Solo
* Prominent Harmonica Part
* Subtle Use of the Harmonica
* Flute Performance
* Flute Solo
* Prominent Flute Part
* Use of Flutes
* Clarinet Playing
* Clarinet Solo
* Bassoon
Sax
* Prominent Saxophone Part
* Sax Playing
Soprano
* Soprano Sax Solo
Alto
* Great Alto Sax Solo
* Outside Alto Sax Solo
* Sparse Alto Sax Solo
* Virtuosic Alto Sax Solo
* Well-Articulated Alto Sax Solo
Tenor
* Great Tenor Sax Solo
* Lively Tenor Sax Solo
* Melodic Tenor Sax Solo
* Sparse Tenor Sax Solo
* Tenor Sax Head
* Tenor Sax Solo
* Use of Tenor Sax
* Virtuosic Tenor Sax Solo
* Well-Articulated Tenor Sax Solo
Baritone
* Baritone Sax Solo
Other
* Experimental Sounds
* Spoken Word
* Subtle Use of Lo-fi Samples
* Subtle Use of Noise Effects
* Subtle Use of Turntables
* Subtle Use of White Noise
* Turntablism
* Use of Background Scratching
Lyrical content
*Abstract Lyrics
*Ambiguous Lyrics
*Angry Lyrics
*Angry-Romantic Lyrics
*Blazin' Rappin'
*Boastin' Lyrics
*Cash-Obsessed Lyrics
*Clean Lyrics
*Cocky Lyrics
*Defiant Lyrics
*Empowering Lyrics
*Erotic Lyrics
*Explicit Lyrics
*French Lyrics
*Great Lyrics
*Heartbreak Lyrics
*Heartbreaking Lyrics
*Humorous Lyrics
*Joyful Lyrics
*Lyric-Centric Aesthetic
*Lyric-Centric Composition
*Lyric-Centric Performance
*Lyrical Melodies
*Lyrics about Alcohol and Drugs
*Lyrics about Partying
*Lyrics about the Rap Industry
*Lyrics by a Famous Rap Artist
*Lyrics by a Rap Icon
*Lyrics by a Respected Rap Artist
*Lyrics that Tell a Story
*Lyrics that Use Twisted Humor
*Lyrics with Heavy Erotic Content
*Narrative Lyrics
*Offensive Lyrics
*Political Lyrics
*Political Satire Lyric
*Portuguese Lyrics
*Positive, Upbeat Lyrics
*Production and Lyrics by Famous Rap Artists
*Production and Lyrics by Rap Icons
*Production and Lyrics by Respected Rap Artists
*Religious Lyrics
*Romantic Lyrics
*Sad Lyrics
*Sexist Lyrics
*Socially Conscious Lyrics
*Storytelling Lyrics
*Street Talkin' Lyrics
*Surreal Lyrics
*Tight Lyrics
*Upbeat Lyrics
*Violent Lyrics
Vocals
*Affected Backup Vocals
*Aggressive Female Vocalist
*Aggressive Male Vocalist
*Altered Female Vocal
*Altered Male Vocal
*Altered Vocal Sound
*Amazing Vocal Prowess
*Breathy Female Lead Vocalist
*Breathy Female Vocal
*Breathy Male Lead Vocalist
*Breathy Male Vocal
*Breathy Vocals
*Call-and-Answer Vocal Harmony (Antiphony)
*Chorus
*Clear Pronunciation
*Demanding Vocal Performances
*Deep Voice
*Distinctive Female Lead Vocalist
*Distinctive Male Lead Vocal
*Distinctive Vocal Characteristics
*Dominant Vocal Hooks
*Dynamic Female Vocalist
*Dynamic Male Vocalist
*Emotional Female Lead Vocal Performance
*Emotional Female Vocal
*Emotional Male Lead Vocal Performance
*Emotional Vocals
*Exaggerated Enunciation
*Excellent Vocal Technique
*Extensive Use of Vocal Samples
*Female Vocal
*Gravelly Female Vocalist
*Gravelly Male Vocalist
*Gritty Male Vocal
*Gritty Vocal Style
*Group Vocals
*Heavy Use of Vocal Harmonies
*Interweaving Vocal Harmony
*Jazz Vocals
*Laid Back Female Vocal
*Laid Back Male Vocal
*Male Vocal
*Multiple Vocalists
*Mumbling Vocals
*Paired Vocal Harmony
*Prominent Backup Vocals
*Smooth Female Lead Vocal
*Smooth Female Vocal
*Smooth Male Lead Vocalist
*Smooth Vocals
*Strong Vocal Technique
*Subtle Use of Paired Vocal Harmony
*Subtle Use of Vocal Counterpoint
*Subtle Use of Vocal Harmony
*Thin Female Vocal Performance
*Thin Male Vocal Performance
*Unintelligible Vocal Delivery
*Unusual Vocal Sounds
*Use of Call-and-Response Vocals
*Use of Vocal Counterpoint
*Virtuosic Vocals
*Vocal-Centric Aesthetic
*Vocal Counterpoint
*Vocal Duets
*Vocal Harmonies
*Vocal Samples
*Vocal Scatting
Male
*Aggressive Male Vocalist
*Altered Male Vocal
*Breathy Male Lead Vocalist
*Breathy Male Vocal
*Distinctive Male Lead Vocal
*Dynamic Male Vocalist
*Emotional Male Lead Vocal Performance
*Gravelly Male Vocalist
*Gritty Male Vocal
*Laid Back Male Vocal
*Male Vocal
*Smooth Male Lead Vocalist
*Thin Male Vocal Performance
Female
*Aggressive Female Vocalist
*Altered Female Vocal
*Breathy Female Lead Vocalist
*Breathy Female Vocal
*Distinctive Female Lead Vocalist
*Dynamic Female Vocalist
*Emotional Female Lead Vocal Performance
*Emotional Female Vocal
*Female Vocal
*Gravelly Female Vocalist
*Laid Back Female Vocal
*Smooth Female Lead Vocal
*Smooth Female Vocal
*Thin Female Vocal Performance
Elements
*Jazz Fusion elements
*Jump Swing elements
Other
*20th Century Film Score
*Ambient Soundscapes
*Constantly shifting beats
*Well Known Composer
*An improvisational approach
*Acoustic instrumentation
*Great musicianship
*A North Indian Raga named Bairagi
*Medium tempo (madhya laya) raga development
*Sitar playing
*An instrumental Raga performance
*A pure Classical Indian style
*A Tala having 5 beat groups
*A North Indian Raga named Alhaiya Bilawal
*North Indian Tabla
*Solo stride piano performance
*Interesting part writing
*Two-step style
*A Medieval style
*A small chamber ensemble
*Lute
*Viola
*Viola da gamba
*A ballad tempo
*A lively tempo
*A small chorus
*A tenor vocalist
*A moderate tempo
*A subdued, expressive aesthetic
*A chamber ensemble
*A walking pace tempo
*Use of modal harmonies
*Effected synths
*A passionate atmosphere
*A Romantic-Era style
*A Classical-Era style
*A Renaissance style
*A majestic feeling
*A feeling of fiery passion
*A joyful feeling
*Jaw-dropping technical fireworks
*A string orchestra
*A sonata
*A concerto
*A bittersweet sentiment
*A tranquil mood
*A countertenor
*A slow and stately tempo
*A singing, mellifluous aesthetic
*A virtuosic high soprano
*A slow and solemn tempo
*Tripped-out production
*A light swing groove
*Blues chord progressions
*Flat out funky grooves
*A soprano vocalist
*A fast and bright tempo
*An Early Jazz influence
*Electric piano effects
*An experimental musical style
*A whimsical mood
*Wildly complex rhythm
*A strong rhythmic feeling
*A march feel
 
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