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House
Characteristics include a repetitive 4/4 beat, synthesized basslines, and off-beat hi-hat cymbals. Example Artists: Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson.
Ambient
Characteristics include atmospheric soundscapes, low tempos, and less emphasis on beats. Example Artists: Brian Eno, Aphex Twin.
Future Bass
Characteristics include a use of synthesizers with a focus on bass and melody, and typically includes chopped vocals. Example Artists: Flume, Marshmello.
Techno
Characteristics include repetitive instrumental music, synthesized rhythms, and a focus on futuristic sounds. Example Artists: Juan Atkins, Derrick May.
Glitch
Characteristics include deliberate use of glitch-based audio media, and experimental soundscapes created by digital or analogue errors. Example Artists: Oval, Prefuse 73.
Hardstyle
Characteristics include a tempo of 150-160 BPM, distorted kick drums, and reverberated synthesizer melodies. Example Artists: Headhunterz, Angerfist.
Minimal Techno
Characteristics include a minimalist approach to production, focus on rhythm and repetition with subtle changes. Example Artists: Richie Hawtin (Plastikman), Ricardo Villalobos.
Garage
Characteristics include syncopated 4/4 rhythms, shuffling hi-hats and beat skipping kick drums. Example Artists: Todd Edwards, DJ EZ.
Electroclash
Characteristics include a combination of 80s synthpop, new wave, and electronic dance music with a punk aesthetic. Example Artists: FisherSpooner, Peaches, Ladytron.
Synthpop
Characteristics include a usage of synthesizers, catchy melodies, and a danceable rhythm section. Example Artists: Depeche Mode, Duran Duran.
Psytrance (Psychedelic Trance)
Characteristics include fast-paced tempos, complex layered melodies, and an overall psychedelic atmosphere. Example Artists: Infected Mushroom, Astrix.
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)
Characteristics include non-standard rhythms, abstract sound design, and a tendency to complexity. Example Artists: Autechre, Boards of Canada.
Eurodance
Characteristics include a strong beat, simple melody, and typically female vocals with a Euro-pop flavor. Example Artists: 2 Unlimited, Cascada.
Hardcore
Characteristics include a very fast tempo (usually above 160 BPM), distorted kick drums, and a strong rhythmic drive. Example Artists: Angerfist, Scooter.
Breakbeat
Characteristics include the use of syncopated, and typically non-four on the floor drum patterns. Example Artists: The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim.
Tropical House
Characteristics include a relaxed tempo, mellow sound often including steel drums, marimba, or pan flutes, and light, airy synthesizer melodies. Example Artists: Kygo, Matoma.
Dubstep
Characteristics include sparse, syncopated rhythmic patterns with prominent sub-bass frequencies. Example Artists: Skream, Benga, Burial.
Trance
Characteristics include a tempo of around 125 to 150 BPM, repeating melodic phrases, and a musical form that builds up and down throughout a track. Example Artists: Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk.
Drum and Bass
Characteristics include fast breakbeats, heavy bass and sub-bass lines, and complex time signatures. Example Artists: Goldie, Andy C.
Acid House
Characteristics include a repetitive, hypnotic bassline created by the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, choppy beats, and the usage of the 'squelch' sound. Example Artists: Phuture, Josh Wink.
Chillwave
Characteristics include a lo-fi production, the use of synthesizers and electronic sounds, and a nostalgic nod to 1980s electropop. Example Artists: Washed Out, Neon Indian, Toro y Moi.
Moombahton
Characteristics include a fusion of house music and reggaeton, with a tempo of around 108-115 BPM and a focus on bass and percussion. Example Artists: Dillon Francis, Dave Nada.
Electro
Characteristics include use of drum machines, heavy use of synthesizers, and funk-driven beats. Example Artists: Afrika Bambaataa, Kraftwerk.
Downtempo
Characteristics include a relaxed pace, mellow beats, and often a mix of organic and electronic sounds. Example Artists: Thievery Corporation, Massive Attack.
Industrial
Characteristics include mechanical sounds, repetitive drum beats, and harsh, often provocative themes. Example Artists: Nine Inch Nails, Ministry.
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