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Genre-Based Usage:
Jazz & Funk: "Jazzy" for swing-influenced beats.
Rock & Progressive Metal: "Complex" for intricate time signatures.
Hip-Hop & Trap: "Light" for smooth yet unpredictable rhythms.
Electronic & Drum & Bass: "Heavily-accented" for breakbeat patterns.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Straight beat with occasional syncopated kicks]
[verse: Lightly syncopated snare rhythm for groove]
[chorus: Full, complex syncopation with layered percussions]
[outro: Slow fading groove with light rhythmic stutters]
[solo]
Meaning: Highlights a single instrument or voice performing an exposed lead passage within the track.
Placement: Typically used within [instrument] or [bridge] to indicate a featured instrumental performance.
Accepted Parameters:
guitar — A classic electric or acoustic guitar solo.
saxophone — A jazz or blues-inspired lead.
synth — A lead solo using synthesizer sounds.
piano — A melodic or virtuosic piano passage.
drum — A rhythmically intense drum solo.
Sample Usage:
[solo: Melodic piano improvisation leading into the final chorus.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Rock & Metal: "Guitar" for shredding lead breaks.
Jazz & Blues: "Saxophone" for smooth, expressive leads.
Electronic & Synthwave: "Synth" for atmospheric or arpeggiated solos.
Funk & Fusion: "Drum" for a high-energy breakdown.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Slow melodic buildup]
[verse: Establishes theme with groove]
[solo: Extended guitar solo with harmonic layering]
[chorus: Return of the main theme with higher intensity]
[outro: Synth fade-out featuring final soloing phrases]
[sonority]
Meaning: Describes the overall tonal quality and richness of a sound.
Placement: Typically used within [harmony], [tone], or [mixing].
Accepted Parameters:
bright — Crisp, high-frequency emphasis.
dark — Lower, mellow tones.
warm — Smooth and full.
rich — Harmonically dense and layered.
thin — Lacking fullness, sparse.
harsh — Overly bright or aggressive.
Sample Usage:
[sonority: Warm, rich brass sections to add cinematic depth.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Orchestral & Classical: Rich and warm sonority for full-bodied compositions.
Jazz: Dark and warm sonorities for saxophone and double bass.
Electronic & Industrial: Bright and harsh sonorities for intense leads.
Lo-Fi & Chill: Thin and soft sonorities to create a relaxed vibe.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Thin sonority with only ambient pads]
[verse: Warm piano chords with dark cello layers]
[chorus: Rich orchestration, deep strings, and bright brass]
[bridge: High, bright synth arpeggios for contrast]
[outro: Dark ambient tones fading into silence]
[spoken word]
Purpose: Marks portions of the lyrics or performance as spoken (not sung).
Syntax: [spoken word: monologue on memory decay begins here]
Usage Tips: Often used in dreamlike/horror tracks or lo-fi narration.
Accepted Parameters: freeform description of the spoken manner
Version Info: v3.5 partial, fully functional in v4.0+
Sample Usage: [spoken word: Detective speaks through broken radio line]
[staccato]
Meaning: Specifies short, detached musical notes, often used for rhythmic sharpness.
Placement: Typically used within [harmony] or [rhythm].
Accepted Parameters:
sharp — Strong, abrupt articulation.
soft — Light but detached playing.
accented — Heavily pronounced and rhythmically emphasized.
orchestral — Typically applied to string sections.
Sample Usage:
[staccato: Sharp, syncopated brass stabs punctuating the chorus.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Film Score: "Orchestral" for dramatic tension-building.
Funk & Groove: "Accented" for punchy horn stabs.
Rock & Metal: "Sharp" for palm-muted guitar chugging.
Electronic & House: "Soft" for bouncy, short synth plucks.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Staccato string plucks over soft pads]
[verse: Playful interplay between staccato horns and rhythm guitar]
[chorus: Heavy accented brass stabs leading into a full sound]
[outro: Subtle fading staccato arpeggios]
[start]
Meaning: Specifies how the track begins, controlling the intro's structure and impact.
Placement: Typically used before [intro], defining the opening.
Accepted Parameters:
sudden — An immediate, high-energy start.
gradual — A slow, evolving intro.
orchestral — A symphonic overture-like beginning.
percussive — A rhythm-driven introduction.
fade-in — A slow volume increase from silence.
Sample Usage:
[start: Gradual, orchestral swelling leading into full instrumentation.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Electronic & Ambient: "Fade-in" for smooth transitions.
Rock & Punk: "Sudden" for immediate impact.
Hip-Hop & Trap: "Percussive" for beat-driven introductions.
Classical & Cinematic: "Orchestral" for dramatic overtures.
Track Structure Recommendation
[start: Percussive, high-energy drum fills]
[intro: Deep synth bass rumbling in the background]
[verse: Beat drops with full melodic elements]
[chorus: Peak intensity with layered instruments]
[outro: Gradual fade-out to silence]
[stereo]
Meaning: Controls the stereo width and spatial balance of the track, affecting how instruments and sounds are positioned in the left-right stereo field.
Placement: Typically used before [mixing] or [effects], but can also appear independently to guide the track’s overall stereo imaging.
Accepted Parameters:
narrow — Focused, centered mix with little stereo spread.
wide — Broad, spacious stereo imaging.
panning — Dynamic left-right movement of elements.
immersive — Full stereo depth with layered sounds.
mono — Collapsed stereo for vintage/lo-fi sound.
Sample Usage:
[stereo: Wide mix with immersive spatial reverb.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Electronic & Ambient: "Immersive" for deep, spatially rich mixes.
Rock & Metal: "Wide" for guitars panned left/right.
Lo-Fi & Vintage: "Mono" for old-school tape-style sound.
Orchestral & Cinematic: "Panning" for dynamic instrument movement.
Track Structure Recommendation
[stereo: Wide panning for an immersive intro]
[verse: Instruments focused in the center with slight stereo spread]
[chorus: Wide stereo mix for an expansive, open feel]
[outro: Gradual stereo collapse into mono for a vintage fade-out]
[stretto]
Meaning: A contrapuntal technique where overlapping melodic phrases occur in close succession, commonly found in fugues and polyphonic compositions.
Placement: Typically used within [counterpoint] or [structure].
Accepted Parameters:
tight — Very close entries of the theme.
moderate — Slightly spaced-out but still overlapping.
dense — Multiple themes layered simultaneously.
descending — The entries come in progressively lower registers.
ascending — The entries rise in pitch.
Sample Usage:
[stretto: Tight, ascending theme entries increasing tension.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Classical & Baroque: Fugue compositions.
Jazz & Improvisation: Call-and-response phrasing.
Progressive Rock & Metal: Layered, interwoven guitar parts.
Electronic & Experimental: Synth arpeggios in contrapuntal motion.
Track Structure Recommendation
[intro: Single melody stated clearly]
[stretto: Additional voices entering in close succession]
[development: Expansion of the theme in different registers]
[recapitulation: Full-scale overlapping entry of all voices]
[outro: Resolving back into a single voice, fading out]
[structure]
Meaning: Defines the overall song arrangement, specifying how sections like intro, verse, chorus, and bridge are organized.
Placement: Before structural meta-tags (intro, verse, chorus, etc.), outlining their sequence.
Accepted Parameters:
standard — Conventional verse-chorus form.
through-composed — Continuous, evolving structure without repetition.
loop-based — Repeating segments forming a cyclic composition.
progressive — Gradually evolving, dynamically shifting structure.
experimental — Unconventional, unpredictable development.
Sample Usage:
[structure: Progressive, evolving sections with gradual build-up.]
Genre-Based Usage:
Pop & Rock: "Standard" for radio-friendly verse-chorus structures.
Orchestral & Film Score: "Through-composed" for evolving storytelling.
Electronic & House: "Loop-based" for continuous dance grooves.
Metal & Progressive Rock: "Progressive" for complex arrangements.
Track Structure Recommendation
[structure: Through-composed with seamless transitions]
[intro: Soft synth textures building tension]
[verse: Vocal-driven melody with deep harmonies]
[chorus: Expansive, anthemic instrumental swells]
[bridge: Unexpected tempo shift and modulation]
[outro: Gradual fade into atmospheric soundscapes]
[subharmonic]
Meaning: Refers to frequencies below the fundamental pitch, often used to enhance low-end power.
Placement: Typically used within [bass], [mixing], or [instruments].
Accepted Parameters:
deep — Emphasized low-end, rumbling bass.
saturated — Enhanced with harmonic overtones.
modulated — Varying frequency for movement.
layered — Multiple subharmonic layers for impact.
Sample Usage:
[subharmonic: Deep sub-bass layered with modulated synth tones.]
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]
[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]
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