schema: style/v1
name: cinematic
description: Epic, orchestral-influenced music for film and media. Dynamic range from intimate to massive, with clear emotional arcs.
tokens:
tempo:
range: [70, 140]
default: 100
key_preference: minor
time_signature: 4/4
energy_mapping:
lowest:
layers: [1, 2]
percussion: none
harmony_density: sparse
velocity_range: [0.2, 0.4]
low:
layers: [2, 3]
percussion: minimal
harmony_density: sparse
velocity_range: [0.3, 0.5]
medium:
layers: [3, 4]
percussion: sparse
harmony_density: moderate
velocity_range: [0.5, 0.7]
high:
layers: [4, 5]
percussion: standard
harmony_density: rich
velocity_range: [0.7, 0.9]
highest:
layers: [5, 6]
percussion: full
harmony_density: dense
velocity_range: [0.8, 1.0]
layer_hints:
drums:
suggested:
- drums/minimal-techno
avoid:
- drums/trap-*
- drums/breakbeat-*
density: sparse
bass:
suggested:
- bass/root-pulse
- bass/octave-bounce
avoid:
- bass/rolling-sixteenths
register: low
density: sparse
harmony:
suggested:
- harmony/pad-*
avoid: []
register: mid
density: rich
melody:
suggested:
- melody/call-response
- melody/sequence-rising
register: high
density: sparse
fx:
suggested:
- fx/riser-*
- fx/impact-*
- fx/sweep-*
structure_hints:
breakdown_required: false
typical_length_bars: [32, 64]
intro_bars: [4, 16]
outro_bars: [4, 16]
section_multiples: 4
forbidden:
patterns:
- drums/trap-*
progressions: []
