Songs (Attributes: 66)
Song Title - The title of the song. If there are multiple songs with identical titles, the name of the Artist is added in parentheses.
Lyrics Link - Most of the lyrics are found on azlyrics.com.
Lyrics - The lyrics in full text
Metaphors - The poetic imagery, figurative expressions, or core metaphors used within the lyrics to convey deeper symbolic meanings.
Explanation - A clarifying note or breakdown explaining the symbolic meaning, underlying message, or intended interpretation behind the metaphor.
The values are structured using a colon (e.g., Body:Anatomy:Heart) to create a hierarchical format, where the text before the colon defines the main group and the text after specifies the individual trait.
Meta Tags - Categorization tags assigned to the song to group it by specific themes, genres, eras, or structural characteristics.
Authors - Authors is a combination of both lyricist and composer
Profane - Flags content that contains blasphemy, sacrilegious references, or offensive language directed at sacred figures or religious doctrines.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 🆗 | The song has no profane content |
| ⚠️ | The song is flagged because of profane content |
Improper - Flags content that contains crude, vulgar, or inappropriate language that falls outside standard public decency or context.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 🆗 | The song has no improper content |
| ⚠️ | The song is flagged because of improper content |
Anti-Chr - Flags content featuring themes, lyrics, or messages that explicitly oppose, reject, or speak out against the Christian faith.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 🆗 | The song has no Anti-Christian content |
| ⚠️ | The song is flagged because of Anti-Christian content |
Rhyme -
Mod (Perm) - Indicates that the song permanently shifts to a new key and remains there for the remainder of the track, most commonly seen in a final chorus transposition to build emotional intensity.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Half Up | A shift of key a half step up. |
| Half Down | A shift of key a half step down. |
| Whole Up | A shift of key a whole step up. |
| Whole Down | A shift of key a whole step down. |
| Minor Third Up | A shift of key a minor third step up. |
| Minor Third Down | A shift of key a minor third step down. |
| Third Up | A shift of key a third step up. |
| Third Down | A shift of key a third step down. |
| Fourth Up | A shift of key a fourth step up. |
| Fourth Down | A shift of key a fourth step down. |
| Tritone Up | A shift of key a tritone up (3 whole steps). |
| Tritone Down | A shift of key a tritone down (3 whole steps). |
Mod (Temp) - Indicates a brief, temporary shift to a different key—such as a sudden upward transposition for the chorus—before returning to the original home key when the song transitions back to the verse.
Recording Tags - A collection of descriptive tags used to classify and highlight specific production techniques, musical characteristics, arrangement structures, thematic concepts, and ending styles within a song.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 3rd + sus4 | Indicates the unique inclusion or voicing of both a suspended fourth and a third within the chord structure, blending tension with harmonic definition. |
| Add Measure | Indicates that an extra measure or bar is added to a standard phrase or chord progression, creating a deliberate rhythmic extension. |
| Arpeggiator | Indicates the prominent use of an arpeggiator effect, automatically cycling through the notes of a chord in a sequence. |
| Atonality Movement | Indicates passages or movements within the track that intentionally lack a clear tonal center or home key. |
| Avoid 7th | Indicates the deliberate omission of the seventh note/interval in chords where it would traditionally be expected. |
| Beat change | Indicates a noticeable shift or transition in the underlying rhythm, groove, or beat pattern during the song. |
| Blues scale | Indicates the application of the blues scale, utilizing characteristic lowered notes and blues notes for melodic or harmonic flavor. |
| Break | Indicates a temporary instrumental breakdown or pause where part of the instrumentation drops out to highlight rhythm or structure. |
| Christmas | Indicates a holiday or Christmas-themed song, often featuring seasonal lyrical themes or traditional festive instrumentation. |
| Common Time > Double Time | Indicates a transition from a standard common time feel to a double-time feel, making the tempo feel twice as fast. |
| Common Time > Half Time | Indicates a transition from a common time feel to a half-time feel, making the groove feel half as fast or more spacious. |
| Cover / Genre change | Indicates that the track is a cover version, or features a deliberate structural shift into a completely different musical genre. |
| Date/Time related songs | Indicates that the song's lyrical theme or concept is explicitly tied to specific dates, times, or temporal milestones. |
| Does not start on I | Indicates that the song opens on a chord other than the tonic (I) chord, creating an immediate sense of harmonic suspense. |
| Double Bass | Indicates the prominent use of an acoustic double bass (contrabass) in the instrumentation. |
| Double Time > Common Time | Indicates a transition moving backward from a fast double-time feel into a standard common time rhythm. |
| Ending Band out | Indicates an arrangement ending where the entire band cuts out abruptly together rather than fading out. |
| Ending Fade out | Indicates a track conclusion that gradually fades out in volume until silence. |
| Ending on Tonic | Indicates that the song resolves and finishes on its home tonic (I) chord for a complete sense of finality. |
| Ending on IV | Indicates that the song concludes on the subdominant (IV) chord, leaving the ending with an open or unresolved quality. |
| Ending on V | Indicates that the song concludes on the dominant (V) chord, creating a suspended, anticipatory ending. |
| Ending on vi | Indicates that the song resolves and ends on the submediant (vi) minor chord for an unexpected or bittersweet conclusion. |
| Feel Good Song | Indicates an upbeat, cheerful track designed to evoke positive emotions and a joyful mood. |
| Fretless Bass | Indicates the use of a fretless bass guitar, recognizable by its smooth, sliding pitch transitions and characteristic warm tone. |
| GEO related songs | Indicates that the song's lyrical theme, title, or concept is explicitly connected to specific geographical locations, cities, or countries. |
| Half Time > Common Time | Indicates a transition moving upward from a spacious half-time groove into a standard, driving common time rhythm. |
| Imaj7/III | Indicates the use of a major seventh chord built on the mediant (III) scale degree, creating a lush, distinctive harmonic color. |
| Irregular measure | Indicates the presence of irregular or asymmetric time signatures (such as 5/4, 7/8) that break the standard meter. |
| Lowered 5th | Indicates the inclusion of a diminished or lowered fifth interval within a chord or melodic line, adding a tense or bluesy flavor. |
| Major / 1st inversion | Indicates a major triad played in its first inversion, with the third of the chord positioned as the lowest bass note for a smoother bassline flow. |
| Major > Minor | Indicates a harmonic shift where a key or chord structure transitions from a bright major quality to a darker minor quality. |
| Minor / 1st inversion | Indicates a minor triad played in its first inversion, placing the minor third in the bass for a softer, less rooted feel. |
| Minor > Major | Indicates a harmonic shift where a key or chord structure transitions from a moody minor quality to a bright major quality (often related to a Picardy-style brightening). |
| Movie | Indicates that the song is part of a film soundtrack, featured in a movie, or possesses a distinctly cinematic compositional style. |
| No 1st inversion | Indicates that the arrangement strictly avoids first-inversion chords, keeping root notes firmly in the bass for maximum harmonic weight. |
| Non Chord note(s) | Indicates the deliberate use of melodic or harmonic notes that sit outside the current chord structure to create passing tension or color. |
| Non Diatonic Melody | Indicates a melodic line containing notes that fall outside the standard diatonic scale of the current key. |
| Open Ending | Indicates an arrangement that concludes abruptly or ambiguously without a traditional musical resolution. |
| Orchestral Hit | Indicates the striking, dramatic use of a full orchestral stab or hit as a punctuation mark in the arrangement. |
| Pentatonic Scale | Indicates a heavy reliance on the five-note pentatonic scale for melodies, riffs, or solos. |
| Piano/Pad | Indicates a blended keyboard arrangement combining an acoustic piano with a sustained synthesizer pad texture. |
| Picardy 3rd | Indicates a song in a minor key that unexpectedly resolves its final cadence on a major tonic chord for a sudden uplifting finish. |
| Raised 5th | Indicates the use of an augmented or raised fifth interval within a chord, creating an unstable, suspenseful sound that begs for resolution. |
| Refrain | Indicates the presence of a recurring lyrical and melodic phrase (refrain) that anchors sections of the song, distinct from a full chorus. |
| Rubato | Indicates an expressive, flexible tempo where the performance speeds up and slows down freely for emotional effect rather than following a strict metronome. |
| Single instrument | Indicates a sparse arrangement driven primarily by just one isolated instrument accompanying the vocals. |
| Single voice strings | Indicates a string arrangement featuring a single, unlayered melodic line rather than a thick orchestral chordal pad. |
| Skip Measure | Indicates an unexpected truncation in the rhythmic structure where a measure is skipped or dropped, altering the anticipated flow. |
| Songs about a car brand | Indicates that the song's lyrical theme or concept explicitly references specific automobile brands or car culture. |
| Songs about a name | Indicates that the song centers around a specific proper name used in the title or lyrical narrative. |
| Strings (synth) | Indicates the prominent use of synthesized or electronic string sounds rather than acoustic orchestral instruments. |
| Strings pizzicato | Indicates that the string instruments are plucked rather than bowed, creating a crisp, staccato rhythmic texture. |
| Tear Jerking Song | Indicates an emotionally heavy, melancholic track explicitly designed to evoke deep sadness or powerful sentimental feelings. |
| Tonality switch | Indicates a noticeable, deliberate shift in tonal center or overall musical mood during the course of the track. |
| Tritone | Indicates the use of the sharply dissonant tritone interval (the augmented fourth / diminished fifth), historically known as the diabolus in musica. |
| TV Show | Indicates that the song is tied to television programming, such as being a theme song, featured needle-drop, or written specifically for a series. |
| Wedding | Indicates a song tailored or commonly chosen for wedding ceremonies, romantic celebrations, or marital themes. |
| Whole tone scale | Indicates the application of the whole-tone scale (composed entirely of whole steps), creating a dreamy, ambiguous, floating atmosphere. |
| Without a Bridge | Indicates a song structure that intentionally omits a traditional bridge section, moving directly between verses and choruses. |
| Without a Chorus | Indicates an unconventional song form that lacks a standard recurring chorus (such as through-composed tracks or verse-only structures). |
| Without a I | Indicates that the home tonic (I) chord is entirely absent throughout the harmonic progression of the song. |
| Without a IV | Indicates that the subdominant (IV) chord is omitted from the chord vocabulary of the track. |
| Without a V | Indicates the absence of the dominant (V) chord, avoiding standard traditional cadence resolutions. |
| Without a Verse | Indicates a non-traditional layout that bypasses standard verse structures. |
| Without constant BPM | Indicates a performance that lacks a rigid, locked tempo, featuring natural tempo drift, accelerandos, or ritardandos. |
| Without intro | Indicates that the song starts immediately with vocals, bypassing any instrumental intro. |
Vocal Info - A categorized breakdown of the vocal performance, indicating details such as vocal arrangements, lead singer gender or harmonies.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 2nd voice add (female) | Indicates the addition of a secondary female harmony voice layered alongside the main vocal track. |
| 2nd voice add (male) | Indicates the addition of a secondary male harmony voice layered alongside the main vocal track. |
| A cappella | Indicates a purely vocal performance or song section executed entirely without instrumental accompaniment. |
| Ad Lib (female) | Indicates improvised, expressive female vocal runs, embellishments, or spoken ad-libs, often featured toward the end of the track. |
| Ad Lib (male) | Indicates improvised, expressive male vocal runs, embellishments, or spoken ad-libs, often featured toward the end of the track. |
| Autotune | Indicates the noticeable or stylistic use of pitch-correction software (Autotune) on the vocals. |
| Canon | Indicates a polyphonic vocal arrangement where a melodic line is imitated by successive voices entering at different delays (like a round). |
| Children | Indicates the inclusion of children's vocals, often featured in choruses, background layers, or special sections. |
| Choir | Indicates the prominent use of a large ensemble choir providing rich, multi-voice harmonies. |
| Duet (female/female) | Indicates a vocal performance shared equally between two female lead singers. |
| Duet (male/female) | Indicates a vocal performance shared equally between a male and a female lead singer. |
| Duet (male/male) | Indicates a vocal performance shared equally between two male lead singers. |
| Four part harmony | Indicates a rich vocal texture built using four distinct harmonic parts (typically Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass). |
| Gregorian | Indicates the style of Gregorian chant, featuring unaccompanied, monophonic sacred vocal lines in free rhythm. |
| Lead (female) | Indicates that the primary lead vocal is performed by a female voice. |
| Lead (male) | Indicates that the primary lead vocal is performed by a male voice. |
| Lead dubb | Indicates that the main lead vocal track is doubled (recorded twice and layered) to create a thicker, fuller vocal presence. |
| No BGV harmony | Indicates that background vocals are present, but they are sung in unison rather than splitting into distinct harmonies. |
| Octave up (male) | Indicates a male vocal line doubled or shifted exactly one octave higher than the main register. |
| Octave down (female) | Indicates a female vocal line doubled or shifted exactly one octave lower than the main register. |
| Octave down (male) | Indicates a male vocal line doubled or shifted exactly one octave lower than the main register. |
| Octave up (female) | Indicates a female vocal line doubled or shifted exactly one octave higher than the main register. |
| Rap | Indicates the inclusion of rhythmically spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics (rap verses). |
| SAT | Indicates a three-part vocal arrangement scored for Soprano, Alto, and Tenor voices. |
| SATB | Indicates the standard four-part mixed choral arrangement scored for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass voices. |
| SSA | Indicates a three-part vocal arrangement scored for two sopranos and an alto, creating a distinct higher-register female harmony. |
| TTB | Indicates a three-part vocal arrangement scored for two tenors and a baritone or bass, creating a rich lower-register male harmony. |
| Unison | Indicates that multiple voices sing the exact same melodic line and pitches simultaneously without harmonic separation. |
| Unison (female/female) | Indicates a unison vocal performance executed by two or more female voices singing together in the same register. |
| Unison (male/female) | Indicates a unison vocal performance featuring both male and female voices blending together on the exact same melodic line, specifically referencing the unique sonic texture created when the male voice sings an exact octave above the female voice to achieve a seamless, blended unison sound. |
| Unison (male/male) | Indicates a unison vocal performance executed by two or more male voices singing together in the same register. |
| Vocoder | Indicates the use of a vocoder effect to electronically process and modulate the vocal sound with a synthesizer. |
| With BGV | Indicates the inclusion of background vocals supporting the main lead performance. |
| With BGV lyrics | Indicates that the background vocals feature distinct, comprehensible words and lyrical phrases rather than non-lexical sounds. |
| With BGV oo/aa | Indicates that the background vocals utilize vowel-based sounds (such as "oo" or "aa") to create a smooth, atmospheric harmony pad. |
| Without BGV | Indicates a clean vocal arrangement that completely lacks background vocals or harmonies behind the lead. |
Solo Info - Provides specific details regarding the musical solos within the track, such as their structural placement.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Has no odds (time/key) | Indicates that the solo follows standard expectations without surprises, maintaining the established time signature and remaining entirely within the current key of the song. |
| INTERLUDE | Indicates an instrumental passage within the song structure that features no soloing, serving purely as a musical bridge or transition. |
| Late start - extra measure | Indicates that the solo begins slightly later than the expected downbeat, bridged by an extra measure added to the musical phrasing. |
| Leads to another key | Indicates a transitional chord progression or modulation that purposefully prepares and leads directly into a new key center. |
| Quick start - skip measure | Indicates that the solo starts ahead of the regular downbeat or skips an expected measure, creating an accelerated or sudden entry into the phrase. |
| Starts in different key | Indicates that the solo begins in a different key than the preceding section, introducing a sudden tonal shift right at the start of the lead part. |
| Starts on an unexpected chord | Indicates that the solo begins on a surprising, non-diatonic, or unconventional chord instead of landing on the expected home or tonic chord. |
Solo Instr - Identifies the specific musical instrument used to perform the featured solo section of the song (e.g., electric guitar, saxophone, piano).
YT Solo Start - Specifies the exact timestamp where the featured solo begins within the linked YouTube video of the track.
Spotify Instr - Indicates specific details, timestamps, or links regarding the instrumental version or instrumental sections of the track available on Spotify.
Awards - Lists any major music industry awards that the song or specific recording has officially won.
Nominations - Lists any official music industry award nominations the song has received, regardless of the final outcome.
Chart Type - Specifies the particular musical chart (such as the Billboard Hot 100, UK Singles Chart, or Hot Christian Songs) where the song made an appearance.
Chart Position - Indicates the highest peak rank or specific position the song achieved on its respective musical chart.
Premium Song - Indicates the exclusive status achieved by a song when it meets all required performance milestones: earning either an Award or a Nomination, reaching a #1 position on a major chart, and securing an official sales certification.
Diamond Song - Indicates a special 'Diamond' status, representing either an elite industry sales certification (e.g., 10 million units sold) or a top-tier classification within the catalog.
Certification - Details the official sales and streaming certifications the track has earned (such as Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum) as awarded by recording industry organizations.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ARIA - Gold | Indicates a recording certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) based on established sales thresholds. |
| ARIA - Multi Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Multi-Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for achieving multiple platinum sales thresholds. |
| ARIA - Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) based on established sales thresholds. |
| BPI - Diamond | Indicates a recording certified Diamond by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for reaching exceptionally high commercial sales milestones. |
| BPI - Gold | Indicates a recording certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) based on official UK sales thresholds. |
| BPI - Multi Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Multi-Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for achieving multiple platinum sales milestones in the UK. |
| BPI - Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) based on official UK sales thresholds. |
| BPI - Silver | Indicates a recording certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) based on official UK sales thresholds. |
| CRIA - Gold | Indicates a recording certified Gold by Music Canada (formerly CRIA) based on official Canadian sales thresholds. |
| CRIA - Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Platinum by Music Canada (formerly CRIA) based on official Canadian sales thresholds. |
| IFPI - Multi Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Multi-Platinum internationally by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). |
| NVPI - Gold | Indicates a recording certified Gold by NVPI, representing official sales milestones within the Dutch music market. |
| RIAA - Diamond | Indicates a recording certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for achieving massive sales milestones of 10 million units or more. |
| RIAA - Gold | Indicates a recording certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for reaching official US sales thresholds. |
| RIAA - Multi Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Multi-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for achieving multiple platinum sales thresholds in the US. |
| RIAA - Platinum | Indicates a recording certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for reaching official US sales thresholds. |
Wikipedia Song - A direct link or reference to the song's dedicated Wikipedia page for encyclopedic background and historical information.
Spotify Song - A direct link to the track's official audio listing on Spotify for immediate playback.
Songfacts - Indicates a link to Songfacts, providing behind-the-scenes trivia, lyrical meanings, and background stories about the track.
Multitracks -
HookTheory - Indicates a reference to HookTheory, linking to its harmonic analysis, chord visualizer, and theory breakdown.
YouTube Song - A direct link to the official music video or audio stream of the song on YouTube.
Apple Music Song - Indicates a direct link to the track's listing on Apple Music for streaming and purchase.
CCLI - Indicates a reference or license registration code linked to Christian Copyright Licensing International for worship music usage.
Ch Complex - Chord Complexity - A Hook Theory metric that measures how complex a song's chord progression is, based on the frequency of non-diatonic chords, borrowed chords, and advanced harmonic shifts.
Mel Cmplx - Melodic Complexity - A Hook Theory metric that evaluates how intricate and unpredictable a song's melody is, looking at the distribution of note intervals and melodic leaps.
Ch Mel Tens - Chord-Melody Tension - A Hook Theory metric that quantifies the harmonic tension created by the interplay between the melody notes and the underlying chord progression.
Ch Prog Nov - Chord Progression Novelty - A Hook Theory metric that measures how unique or unusual a chord progression is compared to standard, highly predictable pop progressions.
Ch-Bs Mel - Chord-Bass Melody - A Hook Theory metric that analyzes the relationship and movement between the root notes of the chords and the accompanying bassline or melodic contour.
Spot-Dance - Spotify Danceability - Indicates Spotify's algorithmic metric measuring how suitable a track is for dancing based on a combination of tempo, rhythm stability, and beat strength.
Spot-Energy - Spotify Energy - Indicates Spotify's algorithmic measure of intensity and activity, reflecting how fast, loud, noisy, and energetic a track feels.
Spot-Valance - Spotify Valence - Indicates Spotify's algorithmic measure describing the musical positiveness conveyed by a track, where higher values sound more cheerful and happy, and lower values sound more sad or angry.
Genre Song - Serves as the broad, overarching musical category that classifies a song based on its primary style, cultural roots, and general sonic identity.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Afro-Caribean | **Afro-Caribbean music** is a vibrant blend of indigenous, African, and European musical elements originating from the Caribbean islands. Driven by complex polyrhythmic percussion, vibrant brass, and call-and-response vocals, it encompasses popular global genres like reggae, calypso, soca, salsa, and dancehall. Wikipedia |
| Blues | **Blues** is a foundational American genre originating in the Deep South around the late 19th century, rooted in African-American work songs and spirituals. It is defined by the **12-bar blues structure**, flattened "blue" notes, expressive call-and-response patterns, and emotive lyrics reflecting hardship, resilience, and daily struggles. Wikipedia |
| Celtic | **Celtic music** is a diverse genre rooted in the folk traditions of Celtic nations like Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It features lively dance tunes and emotional ballads driven by acoustic instruments like the fiddle, tin whistle, bagpipes, and harp, blending ancient storytelling with rich, distinctive regional melodies. Wikipedia |
| Children's Music | **Children's music** is a genre of music specifically composed, performed, and targeted for children. It is characterized by simple, repetitive lyrics, catchy melodies, and educational or playful themes designed to foster cognitive development, early language skills, and interactive movement. Wikipedia |
| Classical | **Classical music** is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, spanning liturgical and secular music from roughly the 11th century to the present day. It is characterized by written musical notation that preserves complex instrumentation, formal structure, and a reliance on orchestral arrangements, chamber groups, and solo performances. Wikipedia |
| Country | **Country music** is a popular American genre rooted in working-class folk traditions, blues, and gospel. It features storytelling lyrics about everyday life, love, and hardship, driven by acoustic instruments like the guitar, banjo, fiddle, and pedal steel. Known for its distinct twang, it spans traditional honky-tonk to modern pop-infused styles. Wikipedia |
| Dance | **Dance** (or electronic dance music) is a broad umbrella genre encompassing electronic music produced primarily for nightclubs, raves, and festivals. Driven by synthesized beats, infectious electronic loops, and heavy basslines, it is designed to create a continuous, high-energy groove for continuous dancing. Wikipedia |
| Disco | **Disco** is a dance-oriented genre that emerged in the 1970s, driven by **four-on-the-floor beats**, lush string arrangements, and funky basslines. Popularized in vibrant urban clubs, it blended funk, soul, and pop into an infectious, high-energy groove designed for the dance floor. Wikipedia |
| Folk | Folk music is a traditional genre rooted in community culture, orally passed down through generations. It emphasizes **storytelling**, **acoustic instruments** like guitars and fiddles, and simple melodies. The 20th-century revival merged these roots with modern themes, giving rise to popular subgenres like **folk rock** and indie folk. Wikipedia |
| Funk | **Funk** is an upbeat music genre that originated in the mid-1960s, pioneered by **James Brown**. It emphasizes a heavy groove built on syncopated basslines, sharp rhythm guitar, horns, and drums. Funk minimizes complex melodies in favor of a hypnotic, rhythm-driven beat designed to make people dance. Wikipedia |
| Fusion | **Fusion** (or jazz fusion) is a musical genre that emerged in the late 1960s, combining the improvisation and complex harmonies of **jazz** with the electric instrumentation, heavy beats, and energy of **rock**, funk, and R&B. Pioneered by artists like Miles Davis, it features synthesizers and electric guitars. Wikipedia |
| Hip-Hop | **Hip-hop** is a cultural and musical genre originating in the 1970s, defined by rhythmic vocal styles like **rapping**, rhythmic speech, and beatboxing. Built over electronic drum loops, sampling, and scratching, it grew from urban street culture into a dominant global force encompassing social commentary, storytelling, and dance. Wikipedia |
| House | **House** is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago in the early 1980s. It features a steady **four-on-the-floor beat**, synthesized basslines, electronic drums, and infectious piano or vocal samples. Driven by club culture, it relies on repetitive, hypnotic grooves designed for non-stop dancing. Wikipedia |
| Instrumental | **Instrumental music** is a genre or composition created and performed exclusively using musical instruments, without any accompanying vocals or spoken lyrics. It focuses entirely on instrumental melody, harmony, rhythm, and arrangement across classical, jazz, electronic, and contemporary styles. Wikipedia |
| Jazz | **Jazz** is an American musical genre originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rooted in blues and ragtime. It is defined by swing and blue notes, complex harmonies, call-and-response vocals, and a strong emphasis on **improvisation**, polyrhythms, and expressive instrumental interaction. Wikipedia |
| Latin | **Latin music** is a broad genre encompassing the rhythms and styles of Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Primarily sung in Spanish or Portuguese, it blends indigenous, African, and European influences. It features highly danceable rhythms across diverse subgenres like **salsa**, samba, bossa nova, and modern reggaeton. Wikipedia |
| Metal | **Metal** (or heavy metal) is a powerful rock subgenre that emerged in the late 1960s. It features heavily distorted electric guitars, amplified bass, thundering drums, and aggressive vocals. Known for its intense energy, dark themes, and complex instrumental solos, it spans diverse styles from doom to thrash. Wikipedia |
| Pop | **Pop music** is a prominent genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the Western world during the 1950s and 1960s. It is defined by catchy melodies, structured verse-chorus forms, and accessible hooks. Heavily driven by mainstream appeal, it frequently incorporates elements from dance, rock, electronic, and R&B styles. Wikipedia |
| Punk | **Punk** is a high-energy rock genre that emerged in the mid-1970s as a rebellion against corporate rock. It is defined by fast tempos, raw distortion, short song structures, and anti-establishment lyrics delivered with aggressive, raw vocals. Its do-it-yourself ethos emphasizes simplicity and directness. Wikipedia |
| R&B | **R&B** (Rhythm and blues) is a popular genre originating in the 1940s that blends African-American blues, jazz, and gospel. Modern R&B features smooth, emotive vocals over a sleek groove, drum machine beats, and synthesizer arrangements, blending romantic themes with contemporary pop and hip-hop influences. Wikipedia |
| Rap | **Rap** is a musical genre and form of vocal delivery characterized by spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics delivered over a rhythmic beat. Originating within African-American and Caribbean-American communities in New York City during the 1970s, it serves as a core pillar of hip-hop culture, known for its emphasis on lyrical dexterity, storytelling, and social commentary. |
| Reggae | Wikipedia |
| Rock | **Pop music** is a prominent genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the Western world during the 1950s and 1960s. It is defined by catchy melodies, structured verse-chorus forms, and accessible hooks. Heavily driven by mainstream appeal, it frequently incorporates elements from dance, rock, electronic, and R&B styles. Wikipedia |
| Rockabilly | **Rockabilly** is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, originating in the United States in the early 1950s. It combines the sound of Appalachian folk music and bluegrass with rhythm and blues, featuring driving slap bass, twangy electric guitars, upbeat tempos, and enthusiastic vocals. Wikipedia |
| Singer/Songwriter | **Singer-songwriter** is a musical genre and performance style where the composer, writer, and performer of the songs are a single individual. Rooted in traditional folk music, it emphasizes intimate, personal lyricism and raw storytelling, typically accompanied by an acoustic guitar or piano. Wikipedia |
| Soul | **Soul** is a popular American genre originating in the late 1950s, combining rhythm and blues with gospel music. It is defined by impassioned vocals, a driving groove, horns, and a call-and-response structure. Soul evolved into a powerful expression of cultural identity, love, and social consciousness. Wikipedia |
| Soundtrack | **Soundtrack** is a recorded collection of music and audio accompaniment specifically created for a motion picture, television program, video game, or theatrical production. It serves to enhance the narrative, emotional tone, and atmosphere of the visual medium, blending instrumental scores with featured songs. Wikipedia |
| Trance | **Trance** is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in Europe during the early 1990s. Known for its hypnotic and euphoric qualities, it features tempos between 125 and 150 BPM, repeating melodic synthesizers, and distinct musical build-ups and breakdowns designed to create a state of profound emotional elevation. Wikipedia |
| Vocal | **Vocal music** is a genre of music performed exclusively or primarily by one or more singers, with or without instrumental accompaniment. It focuses on the human voice as the central instrument, spanning diverse styles from a cappella choral arrangements and classical opera to popular vocal performance traditions. Wikipedia |
| World | **World music** is a musical category encompassing a diverse variety of traditional, folk, and indigenous styles from around the globe, distinct from Western pop traditions. It blends regional instruments, local cultural histories, and unique scales to preserve and celebrate international heritage. Wikipedia |
Content Song - Indicates the thematic, lyrical, or stylistic focus of a song, distinguishing between faith-based, secular, crossover, or instrumental compositions.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Christian | Indicates songs with explicit Christian lyrical themes, messages of faith, worship, or praise. |
| Crossover | Indicates songs that successfully bridge multiple categories or styles, often blending elements of both Christian and secular music appeal. |
| Instrumental | Indicates musical compositions that feature instruments primarily without vocals or spoken lyrics. |
| Secular | Indicates songs with non-religious themes, focusing on everyday life, relationships, storytelling, or general human experiences. |
Score - Provides external reference links, digital sheets, or downloadable files for the musical score or sheet music, enabling performers to read the exact notes and arrangement.
Midi - Provides digital reference files, downloadable data, or playback resources in MIDI format, enabling electronic instrument tracking, sequencing, or audio arrangement.
Chords - Provides external reference links or chord charts for the song, facilitating performance and instrumental arrangement via Ultimate Guitar.
BPM - Stands for Beats Per Minute, representing the exact numerical tempo and speed of a song.
BPM Grp - Stands for BPM Group, categorizing songs into standardized tempo brackets spanning increments of 5 beats per minute (e.g., 070–074, 105–109) to easily filter and organize tracks by speed ranges.
Umbrella - An internal overarching thematic classification or project grouping that categorizes songs into standardized code ranges (000–079, 080–119, and 120+).
Key - Represents the primary musical key and home tonality of a song, defining its foundational tonal center.
Time - Represents the core time signature of a song, defining its rhythmic meter and beat grouping structure.
MajMin - Indicates whether the primary musical key of a song is in a major or minor tonality.
Ch Prog V - Represents the chord progression utilized specifically within the Verse section of a song. For more details, go to Info about Segments
Ch Prog PC - Represents the chord progression utilized specifically within the Pre-Chorus section of a song. For more details, go to Info about Segments
Ch Prog C - Represents the chord progression utilized specifically within the Chorus section of a song. For more details, go to Info about Segments
Ch Prog B - Represents the chord progression utilized specifically within the Bridge section of a song. For more details, go to Info about Segments
Used Chords# - Indicates the specific chords utilized within a song, including categorized chord families to group variations such as primary tonal roots.
Progr Category - Represents standardized harmonic categories that group functionally interchangeable chord progressions together (such as I-IV-V-vi or vi-bVII-bVI), allowing flexibility in chord order where variations (like IV-I-vi-V) belong to the same overarching structural family.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| bIII | When a bIII occurs in a song, the Progr Category bIII is assigned immediately. The bIII implies a movement away from the I or i, starting from the key of the song. The bIII is very distinctive, which is why it has its own separate Progr Category. |
| i-bVI-bVII | The chord progression 'i-bVI-bVII' is directly related to the Aeolian mode. They are parallel to the 'i-iv-v', making it easier to recognize the Aeolian mode. This chord group is very distinctive, which is why it has its own Category. |
| I-ii-IV-V | here are four groups where the I-IV-V chords take center stage. In the I-ii-IV-V group, the ii chord has been added. The ii often functions as an alternative to the IV. Additionally, the ii chord is the step preceding the V in the circle of fifths. The Progr Category I-ii-IV-V is therefore very distinctive. |
| I-ii-IV-V-vi | The I-ii-IV-V-vi progression expands upon the classic I-ii-IV-V framework by introducing the vi chord, creating a richer and more complete harmonic journey. This addition bridges the gap between the driving momentum of the subdominant/dominant functions and the emotional depth of the relative minor. Because it combines the transitional power of the ii chord with the satisfying resolution loop of the vi, this comprehensive sequence stands out as a distinct and expressive Progr Category. |
| I-IV-V | The I-IV-V chord progression is the absolute foundation of Western music, forming the core of countless songs across pop, rock, blues, and folk. These three primary chords—the tonic, subdominant, and dominant—create a natural and satisfying sense of harmonic tension and release. Because they map out the fundamental harmonic pillars of a key, they anchor the entire progression. This universal and powerful structure is why the I-IV-V holds its own distinct and essential Progr Category. |
| I-IV-V-vi | The I-IV-V-vi progression is one of the most famous and widely used chord sequences in popular music history, often referred to as the 'pop punk' or timeless pop progression. By introducing the vi (minor) chord, it adds an emotional depth and a fresh twist to the classic I-IV-V foundation. This unexpected turn creates a smooth, continuous loop that keeps listeners engaged. Because of its massive popularity and unique emotional flavor, this chord group has earned its own distinct Progr Category. |
CHORD C = V - Indicates whether the chord progressions used in the Chorus are identical to or different from those used in the Verse.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Different | Chord C=V, in short: the chords of the Chorus are different from the Verse. Whether these chords are identical or different tells us something about the song. Different chords make it clear that adding chords or using less chords were of importance to make it appealing. |
| Identical | Chord C=V, in short: the chords of the Chorus are identical to the Verse. Whether these chords are identical or different tells us something about the song. Identical chords make it clear that other components have been used in the Chorus to make it appealing. |
| Mix-Up | Chord C=V, in short: the chords of the Chorus are almost identical to the Verse. Whether these chords are identical or different tells us something about the song.The chords of the Verse are used in the Chorus, but in a different order (Mix-Up). This variation makes the Segment appealing. |
| No Chorus | The song has no Chorus and therefore the Chord C = V could not be applied. |
Mode MIxture - Indicates whether a song incorporates multiple musical modes.
Duration - Represents the total runtime and length of a song, typically measured in minutes and seconds.
Dur Grp - Categorizes songs into standardized duration brackets spanning increments of 30 seconds (e.g., 3:30-3:59 or 4:00-4:29) to easily filter and organize tracks by length.
Year - Represents the official release year of a song, distinguishing it from its initial composition or recording year.
Decade - Categorizes songs into standardized ten-year spans (such as 1990-1999 or 2000-2009) based on their release year to easily filter and organize tracks by temporal era.
Style - Provides a more specific sub-classification or detailed stylistic sub-genre within the overarching Genre, pinpointing the exact musical flavor or sub-movement of a song.
Albums (Attributes: 15)
Album Title - The title of the album. If there are multiple albums with identical titles, the name of the Artist is added in parentheses.
Wikipedia Album - A direct link or reference to the album's dedicated Wikipedia page for encyclopedic background and historical information.
Discogs - A direct link or reference to the album's official Discogs page for comprehensive release data, pressing details, and community-driven metadata.
Allmusic - A direct link or reference to the album's profile on Allmusic, providing professional reviews, ratings, credits, and deep stylistic categorization.
Spotify Album - A direct link or streaming reference to the album on Spotify, enabling quick access to audio streams and platform-specific metadata.
Artist - The primary performer, band, or recording artist credited for the album or track collection.
Year - The official release year of the album, distinguishing its original publication date.
Premium Album - Indicates the exclusive status achieved by an album when it meets all required performance milestones: earning either an Award or a Nomination, reaching a #1 position on a major chart, and securing an official sales certification.
Content Album - Indicates the thematic, lyrical, or stylistic focus of an album, distinguishing between faith-based, secular, crossover, or instrumental compositions.
Seq - The sequential order or sorting number of the album within a specific artist discography or collection.
ReleaseInfo - Classifies the release type into specific categories (such as Compilation Album, Debut Album, Motion Picture Soundtrack, Single, or Sophomore Album) to easily filter and group releases by their type.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Compilation Album | An album consisting of tracks previously released elsewhere, often curated around a specific theme, artist, era, or genre. |
| Debut Album | An artist's or band's very first full-length studio album release. |
| Motion Picture Soundtrack | An official soundtrack album featuring musical scores and songs specifically created for or featured in a movie or film. |
| Sophomore Album | An artist's or band's second full-length studio album, typically released following their debut. |
Decade - Categorizes the album into a standardized ten-year span (e.g., 1990-1999) based on its release year for chronological filtering.
Chart - Indicates whether or not the album successfully appeared on national or international music chart rankings.
Chart Pos - The highest or specific numerical position the album reached on a recognized music chart.
Chart No1 - A boolean or indicator specifying whether the album achieved the number-one position on any official music chart.
Artists (Attributes: 10)
Band - The official name of the musical group, band, or solo artist.
Wiki Artist - A direct link or reference to the artist's profile on Wikipedia, providing encyclopedic background information and history.
Image Artist - A link, file path, or reference to a representative photo, logo, or promotional image of the artist.
Allmusic Artist - A direct link or reference to the artist's profile on Allmusic, offering professional reviews, credits, biographies, and discographies.
Website Artist - The official website or primary web presence of the artist or band.
Spotify Artist - A direct link or streaming reference to the artist's official profile page on Spotify.
Bandfacts - Brief biographical facts, trivia, or historical highlights regarding the formation and career of the artist or band found on Songfacts.
Discogs - A direct link or reference to the artist's comprehensive discography page on Discogs.
Content Artist - Indicates the thematic, lyrical, or stylistic focus of an artist, distinguishing between faith-based, secular, crossover, or instrumental compositions.
Origin Artist - The geographical origin, city, or country where the artist or band was originally formed or is based.
Songbooks (Attributes: 9)
Songbook Title - The official title or name of the songbook publication.
Songbook URL - A direct link or web reference to where the songbook can be viewed or accessed online.
Bandscore - An arrangement, transcription, or full score tailored for performance by a full band or ensemble.
Songbook Instruments - The specific instruments, vocal parts, or instrument families for which the songbook's musical pieces are arranged or intended.
Songbook Album - The specific music album or track collection that the songbook corresponds to or transcribes.
Anthology - A published collection of selected songs or works by a specific artist, genre, or theme compiled into a single book.
Compilations - A songbook containing a collection of various tracks gathered from different albums, releases, or projects.
Fakebook - A collection of musical lead sheets containing melody lines, lyrics, and chord symbols designed for musicians to play or improvise from.
Various_Artists - An indicator specifying whether the songbook features compositions or songs by multiple different artists rather than a single performer or band.
Theory (Attributes: 10)
Title_Author - The title and author or creator of the educational text, book, or theoretical publication.
Category Theory - The core musical category, subject area, or broad theoretical domain to which the work belongs.
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Analysis | Theoretical breakdowns, structural studies, and technical analyses of musical compositions. |
| Awards/Hits | Theoretical insights into what drives commercial success, chart performance, and award-winning musical attributes. |
| Bass | Comprehensive instructional and theoretical concepts covering all types of bass instruments (such as electric bass, acoustic bass, and upright bass), including basslines, grooves, and low-end theory. |
| Bio | Biographical background, historical contexts, and theoretical studies regarding the lives and careers of artists or composers. |
| Cello | Theoretical concepts, techniques, and arrangements specifically related to the cello and its role within musical arrangements. |
| Composing | General concepts, methods, and principles of writing and structuring original music. |
| Dobro | Theoretical and playing techniques focused on the dobro and resonator guitar family. |
| Drums | Percussion theory, rhythm patterns, and techniques covering the entire drum kit and percussive instrumentation. |
| General | Broad musical theory concepts, fundamentals, and principles that apply across various genres and instruments. |
| Guitar | Comprehensive guitar theory and technique encompassing all instrument variations within the guitar family (such as acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and classical guitar). |
| Harmony | The study of chord progressions, harmonic structures, voice leading, and how notes sound together simultaneously. |
| Harp | Theoretical frameworks, techniques, and performance practices specific to the harp. |
| Horns | Brass and wind instrument theory, covering a broad group of horn variations, sections, and arrangements. |
| Orchestra | Orchestration theory, symphonic arrangement, and the principles of writing for a full multi-instrumental orchestra. |
| Organ | Theoretical principles, registration, and techniques dedicated to keyboard organs. |
| Piano | Pianistic theory, keyboard technique, chord voicings, and accompaniment principles for the piano. |
| Sax | Saxophone theory, phrasing, and techniques covering the woodwind and saxophone family. |
| Songwriting | The structural, lyrical, and melodic principles involved in crafting a complete song. |
| Violin | Violin theory, bowing techniques, and pedagogical concepts covering the violin family. |
Genre Theory - The musical genre associated with the theory being covered.
Style Theory - The specific subgenre or stylistic detail associated with the genre.
Edu_Type - The educational classification or type of learning material (such as exercises, analysis, or reference).
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Analysis | In-depth breakdowns, structural examinations, and analytical study materials focused on musical works or components. |
| Exercises | Practical practice routines, drills, etudes, and skill-building exercises designed for technical development and performance mastery. |
| Info | Informative guides, background details, and introductory educational resources providing context on a subject. |
| Maintainance | Instructions, care guides, and technical tips for properly maintaining, tuning, and repairing instruments or equipment. |
| Reference | Lookup materials, handbooks, charts, and comprehensive resources meant for regular consultation and verification. |
| Study | Structured learning materials, educational pieces, or instructional works designed for student practice, progress, and formal learning. |
| Theory | Theoretical principles, foundational concepts, and instructional texts explaining the underlying rules, harmony, and structure of music. |
Instrument Theory - The primary instrument, instrumental family, or voice type that the educational material or theory is intended for.
Source_Name - The origin, publisher, or source publication from which the theoretical material is derived.
Author Theory - The specific author, educator, or theorist credited with writing or developing the work.
Pages - The page range, total page count, or specific location within a publication where the content can be found.
Link Theory - A direct link, URL, or digital reference to access the educational material or theory source online.
InTheMedia (Attributes: 0)
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