Genre Analysis
Provide deep genre classification and analysis for accurate music style specification.
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive genre knowledge for precise musical categorization. It encompasses genre taxonomy, historical context, characteristic identification, fusion analysis, and platform-specific genre tagging.
Capabilities
Genre Taxonomy
- Classify primary genres accurately
- Identify secondary genre influences
- Specify subgenres and micro-genres
- Map genre relationships
- Understand genre evolution
Characteristic Identification
- Identify sonic signatures per genre
- Recognize typical instrumentation
- Define tempo and rhythm patterns
- Note production conventions
- Describe vocal approaches
Historical Context
- Trace genre origins and development
- Identify key artists and albums
- Map era-specific characteristics
- Understand regional variations
- Note cultural contexts
Fusion Analysis
- Identify compatible genre combinations
- Describe fusion techniques
- Note successful hybrid examples
- Avoid genre clashes
- Create coherent blends
Platform Tagging
- Know Suno-specific genre tags
- Understand Udio genre vocabulary
- Map internal tags to platform terms
- Optimize for AI interpretation
Genre Reference Database
Electronic
| Subgenre |
BPM |
Characteristics |
Era |
| House |
120-130 |
Four-on-floor, synth stabs |
1980s+ |
| Techno |
130-150 |
Mechanical, industrial |
1980s+ |
| Drum & Bass |
160-180 |
Breakbeats, heavy bass |
1990s+ |
| Dubstep |
140 |
Wobble bass, half-time |
2000s+ |
| Ambient |
60-100 |
Atmospheric, textural |
1970s+ |
| Synthwave |
80-120 |
Retro synths, 80s homage |
2000s+ |
| IDM |
90-160 |
Complex, experimental |
1990s+ |
| Trance |
130-150 |
Melodic, euphoric |
1990s+ |
Rock
| Subgenre |
BPM |
Characteristics |
Era |
| Classic Rock |
100-140 |
Guitar-driven, blues-influenced |
1960s-70s |
| Punk |
140-200 |
Fast, raw, simple |
1970s+ |
| Grunge |
100-140 |
Heavy, distorted, angsty |
1990s |
| Indie Rock |
100-140 |
DIY aesthetic, alternative |
1980s+ |
| Post-Rock |
80-130 |
Atmospheric, crescendos |
1990s+ |
| Shoegaze |
80-120 |
Layered guitars, reverb |
1980s-90s |
| Metal |
100-200+ |
Heavy, distorted |
1970s+ |
Hip-Hop/R&B
| Subgenre |
BPM |
Characteristics |
Era |
| Boom Bap |
85-100 |
Sampled drums, breaks |
1980s-90s |
| Trap |
100-175 |
808s, hi-hats, dark |
2010s+ |
| Lo-fi Hip-Hop |
70-90 |
Relaxed, jazzy samples |
2010s+ |
| R&B |
60-90 |
Soulful, melodic |
1940s+ |
| Neo-Soul |
70-100 |
Organic, jazz-influenced |
1990s+ |
| Drill |
140-150 |
Sliding 808s, aggressive |
2010s+ |
Pop
| Subgenre |
BPM |
Characteristics |
Era |
| Synth-Pop |
100-130 |
Electronic, catchy |
1980s+ |
| Indie Pop |
100-140 |
Alternative, quirky |
2000s+ |
| Dream Pop |
80-120 |
Ethereal, atmospheric |
1980s+ |
| Electropop |
110-130 |
Electronic production |
2000s+ |
| Art Pop |
Varies |
Experimental, avant-garde |
1970s+ |
Other Genres
| Genre |
BPM |
Characteristics |
Era |
| Jazz |
60-200 |
Improvisation, swing |
1900s+ |
| Folk |
80-140 |
Acoustic, storytelling |
Traditional |
| Country |
80-140 |
Twang, storytelling |
1920s+ |
| Reggae |
60-90 |
Off-beat rhythm |
1960s+ |
| Classical |
Varies |
Orchestral, composed |
1750+ |
| World |
Varies |
Cultural traditions |
Varies |
Usage Guidelines
Genre Classification Process
- Identify primary sonic characteristics
- Note tempo and rhythm patterns
- Analyze instrumentation
- Consider vocal style
- Map to genre taxonomy
- Identify subgenre specifics
- Note any fusion elements
- Verify with reference tracks
Quality Checklist
Integration Points
Related Skills
- SK-MAC-002 (style-specification) - Genre in context
- SK-MAC-008 (production-guidance) - Genre production
- SK-MAC-010 (music-prompt-engineering) - Platform tags
Related Agents
- AG-MAC-002 (music-producer-agent) - Genre expertise
References
- AllMusic genre taxonomy
- Discogs style guide
- Every Noise at Once (genre map)
- Rate Your Music genre system
1---2name: genre-analysis3description: Analyze and classify music genres, subgenres, and micro-genres with deep knowledge of characteristics, history, and relationships for accurate style specification4---5
6# Genre Analysis
7
8Provide deep genre classification and analysis for accurate music style specification.
9
10## Overview
11
12This skill provides comprehensive genre knowledge for precise musical categorization. It encompasses genre taxonomy, historical context, characteristic identification, fusion analysis, and platform-specific genre tagging.
13
14## Capabilities
15
16### Genre Taxonomy
17- Classify primary genres accurately
18- Identify secondary genre influences
19- Specify subgenres and micro-genres
20- Map genre relationships
21- Understand genre evolution
22
23### Characteristic Identification
24- Identify sonic signatures per genre
25- Recognize typical instrumentation
26- Define tempo and rhythm patterns
27- Note production conventions
28- Describe vocal approaches
29
30### Historical Context
31- Trace genre origins and development
32- Identify key artists and albums
33- Map era-specific characteristics
34- Understand regional variations
35- Note cultural contexts
36
37### Fusion Analysis
38- Identify compatible genre combinations
39- Describe fusion techniques
40- Note successful hybrid examples
41- Avoid genre clashes
42- Create coherent blends
43
44### Platform Tagging
45- Know Suno-specific genre tags
46- Understand Udio genre vocabulary
47- Map internal tags to platform terms
48- Optimize for AI interpretation
49
50## Genre Reference Database
51
52### Electronic
53| Subgenre | BPM | Characteristics | Era |
54|----------|-----|-----------------|-----|
55| House | 120-130 | Four-on-floor, synth stabs | 1980s+ |
56| Techno | 130-150 | Mechanical, industrial | 1980s+ |
57| Drum & Bass | 160-180 | Breakbeats, heavy bass | 1990s+ |
58| Dubstep | 140 | Wobble bass, half-time | 2000s+ |
59| Ambient | 60-100 | Atmospheric, textural | 1970s+ |
60| Synthwave | 80-120 | Retro synths, 80s homage | 2000s+ |
61| IDM | 90-160 | Complex, experimental | 1990s+ |
62| Trance | 130-150 | Melodic, euphoric | 1990s+ |
63
64### Rock
65| Subgenre | BPM | Characteristics | Era |
66|----------|-----|-----------------|-----|
67| Classic Rock | 100-140 | Guitar-driven, blues-influenced | 1960s-70s |
68| Punk | 140-200 | Fast, raw, simple | 1970s+ |
69| Grunge | 100-140 | Heavy, distorted, angsty | 1990s |
70| Indie Rock | 100-140 | DIY aesthetic, alternative | 1980s+ |
71| Post-Rock | 80-130 | Atmospheric, crescendos | 1990s+ |
72| Shoegaze | 80-120 | Layered guitars, reverb | 1980s-90s |
73| Metal | 100-200+ | Heavy, distorted | 1970s+ |
74
75### Hip-Hop/R&B
76| Subgenre | BPM | Characteristics | Era |
77|----------|-----|-----------------|-----|
78| Boom Bap | 85-100 | Sampled drums, breaks | 1980s-90s |
79| Trap | 100-175 | 808s, hi-hats, dark | 2010s+ |
80| Lo-fi Hip-Hop | 70-90 | Relaxed, jazzy samples | 2010s+ |
81| R&B | 60-90 | Soulful, melodic | 1940s+ |
82| Neo-Soul | 70-100 | Organic, jazz-influenced | 1990s+ |
83| Drill | 140-150 | Sliding 808s, aggressive | 2010s+ |
84
85### Pop
86| Subgenre | BPM | Characteristics | Era |
87|----------|-----|-----------------|-----|
88| Synth-Pop | 100-130 | Electronic, catchy | 1980s+ |
89| Indie Pop | 100-140 | Alternative, quirky | 2000s+ |
90| Dream Pop | 80-120 | Ethereal, atmospheric | 1980s+ |
91| Electropop | 110-130 | Electronic production | 2000s+ |
92| Art Pop | Varies | Experimental, avant-garde | 1970s+ |
93
94### Other Genres
95| Genre | BPM | Characteristics | Era |
96|-------|-----|-----------------|-----|
97| Jazz | 60-200 | Improvisation, swing | 1900s+ |
98| Folk | 80-140 | Acoustic, storytelling | Traditional |
99| Country | 80-140 | Twang, storytelling | 1920s+ |
100| Reggae | 60-90 | Off-beat rhythm | 1960s+ |
101| Classical | Varies | Orchestral, composed | 1750+ |
102| World | Varies | Cultural traditions | Varies |
103
104## Usage Guidelines
105
106### Genre Classification Process
1071. Identify primary sonic characteristics
1082. Note tempo and rhythm patterns
1093. Analyze instrumentation
1104. Consider vocal style
1115. Map to genre taxonomy
1126. Identify subgenre specifics
1137. Note any fusion elements
1148. Verify with reference tracks
115
116### Quality Checklist
117- [ ] Primary genre is accurately identified
118- [ ] Subgenres are specific and correct
119- [ ] Characteristics match genre conventions
120- [ ] Historical context is accurate
121- [ ] Fusion elements are coherent
122- [ ] Platform tags are appropriate
123
124## Integration Points
125
126### Related Skills
127- SK-MAC-002 (style-specification) - Genre in context
128- SK-MAC-008 (production-guidance) - Genre production
129- SK-MAC-010 (music-prompt-engineering) - Platform tags
130
131### Related Agents
132- AG-MAC-002 (music-producer-agent) - Genre expertise
133
134## References
135
136- AllMusic genre taxonomy
137- Discogs style guide
138- Every Noise at Once (genre map)
139- Rate Your Music genre system
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