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name: genre-analysis description: Analyze and classify music genres, subgenres, and micro-genres with deep knowledge of characteristics, history, and relationships for accurate style specification allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, WebSearch, WebFetch id: SK-MAC-006 graph: domains: [domain:arts-culture] skillAreas: [skill-area:data-analysis, skill-area:market-research, skill-area:content-strategy] roles: [role:research-analyst, role:creative-director]

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

1. Identify primary sonic characteristics
2. Note tempo and rhythm patterns
3. Analyze instrumentation
4. Consider vocal style
5. Map to genre taxonomy
6. Identify subgenre specifics
7. Note any fusion elements
8. Verify with reference tracks

Quality Checklist

• Primary genre is accurately identified
• Subgenres are specific and correct
• Characteristics match genre conventions
• Historical context is accurate
• Fusion elements are coherent
• Platform tags are appropriate

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