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Electronic
Features synthesizers and electronic sounds, can range from ambient to rhythmic. Examples: 'Blade Runner' (Vangelis), 'Tron: Legacy' (Daft Punk).
Musical
Features songs sung by the characters that are integral to the narrative and character development. Examples: 'The Sound of Music' (Rodgers and Hammerstein), 'Hamilton' (Lin-Manuel Miranda).
Jazz
Incorporates elements of jazz music, such as improvisation and swing rhythms. Examples: 'La La Land' (Justin Hurwitz), 'Birdman' (Antonio Sanchez).
Experimental
Pushes boundaries with unconventional sounds and structures, often avant-garde. Examples: 'Eraserhead' (David Lynch), 'A Clockwork Orange' (Wendy Carlos).
World Music
Combines traditional music from non-Western cultures often to highlight a film's setting. Examples: 'Black Panther' (Ludwig Göransson), 'Slumdog Millionaire' (A.R. Rahman).
Classic Hollywood
Rooted in the golden age of Hollywood, it features sweeping melodies and lush orchestration. Examples: 'Gone with the Wind' (Max Steiner), 'Casablanca' (Max Steiner).
Minimalist
Employs repetition and changes over time, often with a small set of instruments. Examples: 'The Social Network' (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross), 'Moonlight' (Nicholas Britell).
Ambient
Focuses on creating an atmosphere or mood rather than melody. Often used in slow-paced films. Examples: 'Solaris' (Cliff Martinez), 'Under the Skin' (Mica Levi).
Rock
Uses rock music elements like electric guitars and drums, often energetic. Examples: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (Various Artists), 'School of Rock' (Craig Wedren).
Orchestral
Characterized by the use of symphonic orchestras, incorporating strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Examples: 'Star Wars' (John Williams), 'The Lord of the Rings' (Howard Shore).
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