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Genre-Based Usage:
Trap & Hip-Hop: Heavy 808 sub-bass for deep, rolling basslines.
Electronic & Techno: Modulated subharmonics for club-shaking power.
Cinematic & Horror: Low-end subharmonic drones for tension.
Industrial & Metal: Saturated subharmonic distortion for intensity.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Soft subharmonic pulse under ambient textures]
[verse: Sub-bass only slightly present for subtle groove]
[chorus: Layered deep subharmonic frequencies with distortion]
[bridge: Modulated subharmonic sweeps for transition]
[outro: Fading, rumbling bass tones]
[sustain]
Meaning: Defines how long a note or sound is held before fading.
Placement: Typically used within [dynamics], [instruments], or [mixing].
Accepted Parameters:
long — Notes are held for a prolonged period.
short — Notes decay quickly.
moderate — Balanced sustain between short and long.
swelling — Gradual increase in sustain intensity.
Sample Usage:
[sustain: Long-held string pads for atmospheric depth.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Cinematic & Orchestral: Long sustain for strings and brass.
Jazz & Blues: Short sustain for percussive articulation.
Rock & Metal: Saturated sustain on guitars for a powerful effect.
Electronic & Ambient: Swelling sustain for evolving soundscapes.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Short percussive elements with no sustain]
[verse: Moderate sustain on vocals and chords]
[chorus: Long, swelling synths and string pads]
[bridge: Sudden contrast with short sustain piano notes]
[outro: Gradually fading sustained guitar notes]
[swell]
Meaning: Defines a gradual increase in volume or intensity, often leading into climactic sections.
Placement: Typically used before [dynamics], [chorus], or [build-up], signaling increasing energy.
Accepted Parameters:
orchestral — Expanding instrumentation, often with strings or brass.
synth-driven — Electronic rise with filter automation.
percussive — Gradual increase in drum intensity.
dramatic — High-impact crescendo leading to a climax.
Sample Usage:
[swell: Dramatic orchestral crescendo before the final chorus.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Orchestral & Film Score: "Orchestral" for sweeping, symphonic rises.
Electronic & Dance: "Synth-driven" for pre-drop build-ups.
Rock & Metal: "Percussive" for drum-driven energy lifts.
Ambient & Experimental: "Dramatic" for cinematic suspense.
Track Structure Recommendation
[swell: Percussive crescendo leading into climax]
[intro: Subtle textures gradually growing in volume]
[verse: Light instrumentation with rising tension]
[chorus: Full dynamic explosion following the swell]
[outro: Swelling strings resolving into soft ambience]
[syncopation]
Meaning: Defines offbeat rhythmic emphasis that disrupts a regular pattern.
Placement: Typically used within [rhythm] or [structure].
Accepted Parameters:
funky — Offbeat groove, typical in funk and jazz.
irregular — Unexpected offbeat accents.
subtle — Light syncopation for a slight groove.
heavy — Strong syncopation that dominates the rhythm.
polyrhythmic — Overlapping syncopated patterns.
Sample Usage:
[syncopation: Funky offbeat hi-hats layered with irregular snare hits.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Funk & Jazz: Heavy syncopation to create groove.
Reggae: Offbeat rhythmic patterns for laid-back feel.
Hip-Hop & Trap: Irregular hi-hats and kicks for rhythmic bounce.
Progressive Rock & Metal: Complex polyrhythmic syncopation for dynamic motion.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Subtle syncopation in hi-hats]
[verse: Irregular bass and drum groove]
[chorus: Heavy syncopated guitar riffs and percussion]
[bridge: Polyrhythmic overlapping elements]
[outro: Simplified rhythm gradually fading]
[tempo]
Meaning: Defines the speed (BPM) and pacing of the track.
Placement: Typically before [rhythm] or [mood], influencing groove and feel.
Accepted Parameters:
slow — Relaxed, chill pacing (BPM 60-90).
moderate — Balanced, mid-tempo energy (BPM 90-120).
fast — High-energy, upbeat (BPM 120-160).
variable — Tempo changes dynamically.
Sample Usage:
[tempo: Fast, high-energy BPM with driving percussion.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Ballads & Lo-Fi: "Slow" for relaxed pacing.
Pop & Rock: "Moderate" for steady song flow.
EDM & Metal: "Fast" for energetic, danceable beats.
Prog Rock & Experimental: "Variable" for tempo shifts.
Track Structure Recommendation
[tempo: Moderate with a slight increase in the chorus]
[intro: Smooth tempo introduction with light percussion]
[verse: Consistent mid-tempo groove]
[chorus: Slightly faster tempo for added intensity]
[outro: Gradual slow-down leading into a soft fade]
[tension-release]
Meaning: Defines the contrast between musical tension and resolution, essential for emotional impact.
Placement: Typically used within [harmony], [structure], or [dynamics].
Accepted Parameters:
gradual — Slow buildup of tension leading to resolution.
sudden — Sharp contrast between tension and release.
sustained — Prolonged tension without immediate resolution.
layered — Different instrumental groups build tension in stages.
chromatic — Tension created by non-diatonic movement.
Sample Usage:
[tension-release: Gradual orchestral buildup resolving into a peaceful melody.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Cinematic & Orchestral: Tension swells using strings and brass, resolved with open chords.
Jazz & Blues: Chromatic chords build suspense before resolving into smooth progressions.
Electronic & EDM: Sudden release after a filtered buildup, often leading into a drop.
Rock & Metal: Guitar tremolos and dissonance before resolving into power chords.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Subtle drone pads establishing tension]
[verse: Gradual harmonic tension with unresolved phrases]
[chorus: Sudden release into a wide, open melody]
[bridge: Layered tension with orchestral swells]
[outro: Dissolving tension with slow fade-out]
[tenuto]
Meaning: Marks notes or phrases that should be sustained for their full value, often giving them expressive weight.
Placement: Typically used within [dynamics] or [articulation], indicating emphasis on certain musical phrases.
Accepted Parameters:
soft — Gentle sustain with delicate phrasing.
bold — Strong, commanding sustain.
orchestral — Used in symphonic settings for expressive long notes.
legato-tenuto — Combined with legato phrasing for seamless expression.
Sample Usage:
[tenuto: Bold brass accents in the climax section.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Orchestral: "Orchestral" for dynamic long notes.
Jazz & Blues: "Soft" for expressive phrasing in solos.
Rock & Metal: "Bold" for sustaining power chords.
Electronic & Cinematic: "Legato-tenuto" for evolving ambient pads.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Soft tenuto strings swelling into melody]
[verse: Light, expressive piano with tenuto emphasis]
[chorus: Bold brass stabs with sustained power]
[outro: Legato-tenuto strings fading to silence]
[tessitura]
Meaning: Defines the average vocal or instrumental pitch range within a composition.
Placement: Typically used within [vocals] or [orchestration].
Accepted Parameters:
low — Notes are concentrated in the lower range.
mid — Melody stays within a moderate range.
high — Notes are mostly in the upper range.
wide — A large range is covered.
focused — Limited to a small pitch range.
Sample Usage:
[tessitura: High soprano melody soaring over deep cellos.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Opera & Classical: High tessitura is common for dramatic soprano parts.
Jazz & Soul: Mid-range tessitura enhances warm, expressive vocal lines.
Pop & Rock: Wide tessitura in the chorus for emotional intensity.
Electronic & Ambient: Focused tessitura keeps consistency in textures.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Low tessitura for warmth and depth]
[verse: Mid-range vocal tessitura for balance]
[chorus: Wide-range melodic expansion]
[bridge: High tessitura, building to climax]
[outro: Gradual drop back to lower tessitura]
[texture]
Meaning: Defines the density and layering of sound within the composition.
Placement: Typically used within [style], [mixing], or [harmony], describing how elements are combined.
Accepted Parameters:
thin — Sparse, minimal instrumentation.
dense — Rich, multi-layered textures.
polyphonic — Independent melodies playing simultaneously.
homophonic — Chordal texture with melody and accompaniment.
Sample Usage:
[texture: Polyphonic, with layered vocal harmonies and interwoven melodies.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Jazz: "Polyphonic" for interwoven lines.
Pop & Rock: "Homophonic" for melody-driven sections.
Ambient & Soundscape: "Dense" for lush, immersive textures.
Minimalist & Experimental: "Thin" for spacious, atmospheric compositions.
Track Structure Recommendation
[texture: Gradually shifting from thin to dense layers]
[intro: Sparse, ambient textures fading in]
[verse: Light, minimal layers with open space]
[chorus: Full, rich orchestral density]
[outro: Gradual deconstruction into a thin, fading texture]
[theme]
Meaning: Establishes a recurring melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic idea, serving as the track’s central motif.
Placement: Typically used within [structure], guiding how the main idea develops.
Accepted Parameters:
primary — The main recurring motif.
secondary — A contrasting yet complementary idea.
variational — A transformed version of the original theme.
layered — Multiple interwoven themes.
Sample Usage:
[theme: Primary melody introduced by flute, later developed with strings.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Soundtrack: "Primary" for recurring melodic motifs.
Progressive Rock & Jazz: "Variational" for evolving ideas.
Electronic & Ambient: "Layered" for textural depth.
Folk & Singer-Songwriter: "Secondary" for contrast between verses and choruses.
Track Structure Recommendation
[theme: Recurring melodic motif played by piano]
[verse: Thematic development through harmonic expansion]
[chorus: Secondary theme introduced for contrast]
[bridge: Variational transformation of primary theme]
[outro: Theme resolution in soft strings]
[timbre]
Meaning: Describes the unique tonal color or character of a sound.
Placement: Typically used within [mixing], [tone], or [orchestration].
Accepted Parameters:
bright — Sharp, crisp overtones.
dark — Low, warm frequencies.
warm — Smooth, rounded tone.
harsh — Intense, aggressive tone.
nasal — Midrange-heavy, thin tone.
resonant — Rich and ringing.
Sample Usage:
[timbre: Dark, resonant synth pads for a moody backdrop.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Orchestral: Dark timbres in strings and woodwinds for depth.
Rock & Metal: Harsh, distorted timbres for aggressive guitars.
Electronic & Ambient: Bright, resonant pads create atmospheric layers.
Jazz & Blues: Warm, nasal brass timbres add expressiveness.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Warm, rounded piano chords]
[verse: Bright guitar melodies with soft resonance]
[chorus: Dark, rich brass harmonies]
[bridge: Harsh synth leads for contrast]
[outro: Soft, resonant string sustain]
[tone]
Meaning: Defines the overall timbral character of the track.
Placement: Typically used before [mood] or [style], shaping the emotional and sonic color.
Accepted Parameters:
bright — Crisp, high-frequency emphasis.
warm — Smooth, rounded, and full-bodied.
dark — Heavy, moody, and bass-heavy.
harsh — Rough, aggressive tonality.
Sample Usage:
[tone: Dark, moody piano with deep reverb.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Jazz & Blues: "Warm" for mellow, rich textures.
Electronic & Industrial: "Harsh" for aggressive synths.
Rock & Metal: "Bright" for cutting lead guitars.
Cinematic & Horror: "Dark" for eerie, foreboding soundscapes.
Track Structure Recommendation
[tone: Warm and nostalgic]
[intro: Soft pads and gently plucked guitar]
[verse: Warm, saturated synths with subtle bass]
[chorus: Brightened tone with shimmering reverb]
[outro: Dark, moody shift with fading low notes]
[tone-cluster]
Meaning: A dense grouping of notes played simultaneously, creating dissonance or texture.
Placement: Typically used within [harmony] or [structure].
Accepted Parameters:
soft — Light, atmospheric clusters.
harsh — Dissonant, aggressive clusters.
chaotic — Unstructured, unpredictable clusters.
minimal — Sparse clusters for subtle effect.
sustained — Long-held clusters.
Sample Usage:
[tone-cluster: Harsh piano clusters for eerie suspense.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Avant-Garde & Experimental: Chaotic tone clusters create unpredictable tension.
Horror & Cinematic: Sustained clusters add mystery and unease.
Jazz & Free Improvisation: Soft, shifting clusters add expressive complexity.
Ambient & Drone: Minimal clusters blend with soundscapes.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Soft, minimal clusters in synth pads]
[verse: Sparse dissonant clusters in background]
[chorus: Harsh, chaotic piano clusters]
[bridge: Sustained, evolving clusters in brass]
[outro: Fading tone clusters merging into silence]
[transition]
Meaning: Defines how sections of the track connect, shaping smooth or dramatic changes.
Placement: Typically used within [structure], [tempo], or [dynamics], influencing movement between parts.
Accepted Parameters:
smooth — Gradual shift between sections.
abrupt — Sudden, sharp transition.
modulated — Key or harmonic shift to a new section.
filtered — Using effects (filters, sweeps) to blend sections.
Sample Usage:
[transition: Smooth modulation from minor to major in the chorus.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Pop & Rock: "Smooth" for natural verse-chorus flow.
Orchestral & Classical: "Modulated" for key changes.
Electronic & Dance: "Filtered" for filter sweeps and buildups.
Metal & Punk: "Abrupt" for sudden tempo and dynamic shifts.
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