Adjectives of Music

Melodic

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having a pleasing, musical sound

Funky

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(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement

Instrumental

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(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

Harmonic

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having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

Orchestral

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/ɔr.kɛst.rəl/ or /awr.kest.rēl/

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made for or related to an orchestra, typically involving a wide range of instruments playing together

Dissonant

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(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

Jazzy

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having a lively, rhythmic, or improvised style like jazz music

Chromatic

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/kroʊ.mæ.tɪk/ or /krooo.mā.tik/

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(of music) incorporating all twelve tones of the Western musical scale, including both natural and altered pitches

Harmonious

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/hɑr.moʊ.niəs/ or /haar.mooo.niēs/

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having a combination of tones that blend well together

Atmospheric

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/æt.məs.fɛ.rɪk/ or /āt.mēs.fe.rik/

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having qualities that create a specific mood or emotional tone

Tuned

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adjusted to the correct or desired pitch, ensuring that musical notes are in harmony