schema: style/v1
name: ambient
description: Atmospheric, textural music focused on mood and space. Minimal rhythm, emphasis on evolving pads and subtle movement.
tokens:
tempo:
range: [60, 100]
default: 80
key_preference: any
time_signature: 4/4
energy_mapping:
lowest:
layers: [1, 2]
percussion: none
harmony_density: sparse
velocity_range: [0.2, 0.4]
low:
layers: [1, 2]
percussion: none
harmony_density: sparse
velocity_range: [0.3, 0.5]
medium:
layers: [2, 3]
percussion: minimal
harmony_density: moderate
velocity_range: [0.4, 0.6]
high:
layers: [2, 4]
percussion: sparse
harmony_density: moderate
velocity_range: [0.5, 0.7]
highest:
layers: [3, 4]
percussion: sparse
harmony_density: rich
velocity_range: [0.6, 0.8]
layer_hints:
drums:
suggested: []
avoid:
- drums/four-on-floor
- drums/breakbeat-*
- drums/trap-*
density: sparse
bass:
suggested:
- bass/root-pulse
avoid:
- bass/rolling-sixteenths
register: sub
density: sparse
harmony:
suggested:
- harmony/pad-*
avoid:
- harmony/chord-stabs
- harmony/arp-*
register: mid
density: sparse
melody:
suggested: []
register: high
density: sparse
fx:
suggested:
- fx/sweep-*
avoid:
- fx/impact-*
structure_hints:
breakdown_required: false
typical_length_bars: [32, 96]
intro_bars: [8, 32]
outro_bars: [8, 32]
section_multiples: 4
forbidden:
patterns:
- drums/four-on-floor
- drums/breakbeat-*
- drums/trap-*
- bass/rolling-sixteenths
progressions: []
