Euphonic Music Lists
Discover genres, music-related activities and media content shared by our Authors .
Level 1 - Frames and are the wider sets for filtering in EMC . Here you can find the more relevant movements in popular music history. Starting your search from here you will have the advantage of a very restrict amount of sets,only ten, with standard or very well-known names.
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Frames
EMC Level 1 and 2 -The wider sets and the higher filtering levels. Here you can find the more relevant movements and genres in popular music history, often described as genres. Starting your search from here you will have the advantage of a low amount of sets (10 and 31) and mostly standard or very well-knewn terms
Sometims described simply as "genres", in EML a Broad Genres represent the extreme classification boundaries including all the genres rooted by a common movement, and having particularly similitude in the sound, performance and kind of performer.
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Broad Genres
Mainly the same terms as what in many music websites are called “genres”. Each Frame collects from three to four Broad Genres. They are generally characterized by being the first boundaries of different general "aesthetic" rules concerning styles, contents and in some cases, the language of the lyrics. Often ordered for major consumption markets or origin, usually a Broad Genres has its roots in a pivotal genre such as Rock and Roll for Rock.
Music Frames
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Music Clusters
Clusters have been made up to give to the Genres a more defined "habitat" than the big "house" of Broad Genres. They collect Genres basically in three way: chronologically (Traditional, Classic and Contemporary), geographically or semantically, (using as main paramater an historical "path" of inspiration).
An industry taxonomy is a hierarchical classification system that categorizes industries and economic activities based on their similarities and relationships. It is a structured framework used to organize and group various sectors of the economy according to common characteristics, functions, or products.
A music taxonomy refers to a systematic classification or categorization of music based on various criteria.
It is a way to organize and understand the diverse range of musical genres, styles, and subgenres that exist.
Taxonomies help musicologists, researchers, and music enthusiasts to analyse, compare, and discuss different types of music more effectively.
A music taxonomy typically involves breaking down music into hierarchical categories or subcategories based on specific characteristics such as musical elements, historical periods, cultural origins, instrumentation, lyrical themes, or stylistic traits. The taxonomy can vary depending on the purpose and context, and different taxonomies may emphasize different aspects of music.
For example: a taxonomy could start with broad categories like "Classical Music," "Popular Music," and "Folk Music," and then further divide each category into subgenres such as "Baroque," "Jazz," or "Country."
These subgenres can then be further divided into more specific styles or variations.
Music taxonomies as EMC can be helpful for
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music researchers
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music libraries
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music streaming platforms,
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advanced music listeners who want to explore and discover new music or organize their own library;
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casual listeners who want to explore and discover new music.
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professionals as musicians, composers, DJs, producers, dancers, or anyone else who might need to explore deeply genres and styles to be inspired in their activity;
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professionals as event managers, club managers, talent scouts, journalists, commentators, radio personalities or anyone else who might benefit from a deep knowledge of how the popular music markets has evolved during time;
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An evolved and complete music taxonomy should provide a framework for:
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organizing music collections;
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creating playlists;
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recommending similar music;
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conducting in-depth studies on specific genres or musical trends;
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discovering local or national music scenes;
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developing new sounds and styles starting from a knowledge of the existing ones (for authors);
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There isn't a single universally accepted standard music taxonomy, .
Generally music taxonomies of popular music are not fixed because, even if there are some basic universally accepted rules and features that define the most of music genres, different classifications as EMC can vary because they classify artists and art works as albums, track, live sessions and the authors' personal point of view might be also very different from each other.
A music categorization can vary depending on
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author's perspectives ;
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research approaches;
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finalities of the project that stand behind their creation;
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target of the project;
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media used for share or sell the classification;
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uses within a website developing process : example if it's an hidden taxonomy created for have a tag system or if it's a mere content of the website;
Everyone can adapt an existing taxonomy to fit your specific needs or create their own taxonomy based on the criteria that are most relevant to their interests or research goals. But these kind of classification are aimed only for a personal use.
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However, there are a few commonly used taxonomies or genre classification systems that have gained widespread recognition and are often referenced in music-related discussions. Here are a few examples:
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The RILM Music Encyclopedias Taxonomy ["The Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale"] has developed a comprehensive taxonomy that classifies music into major categories such as "Art Music," "Folk Music," and "Popular Music." These major categories are further divided into subcategories and subgenres based on specific characteristics, geographical regions, and historical periods.
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The AllMusic Classification System: AllMusic, a popular online music database, employs its own classification system. It categorizes music into major genres such as "Rock," "Jazz," "Classical," "Electronic," and "Folk." Each major genre is further divided into subgenres, styles, and moods, allowing users to navigate and explore music based on their preferences.
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The Grove Music Online Taxonomy: is a comprehensive online music encyclopedia, utilizes its own taxonomy to categorize music. It includes major categories such as "Art Music," "Popular Music," "Folk Music," and "Traditional Music." Each category is further subdivided into specific genres, styles, and subgenres. "The authoritative resource for music research with over 52,000 articles written by nearly 9,000 scholars charting the diverse history, theory and cultures of music around the globe. Based on a work first published in 1879 and updated frequently, Grove has been in continuous publication for over a century and now publishes hundreds of new articles and article revisions each year" (from official website)
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The Library of Congress Classification for Music: The Library of Congress (LC) Classification system includes a section specifically for music. It categorizes music into major classes such as "M" for printed music, "ML" for literature on music, and "MT" for music instruction and study. Within each class, music is further classified based on geographical regions, historical periods, and specific musical forms or genres (see an article in Wikipedia).
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The Music Genre List: is a widely referenced taxonomy that provides a comprehensive categorization of music genres. It includes major genres like "Rock," "Jazz," "Classical," "Hip-Hop," "Electronic," "Country," and many others. Each major genre is further divided into numerous subgenres and variations.
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The website Chosic collected 6000+ genres from the Spotify API and then separated them into groups using an algorithm developed by their team. Each main genre represents a well known big music genre like Pop, Electronic, Jazz .. You can find all the sub-genres under it, ordered by popularity. Chosic created a Spotify playlist from the popular music tracks that belong to every genre, again by developing an algorithm for that purpose (from official website).
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GNOD -Global Network of Discovery- Gnod is a project of: Marek Gibney . "Gnod is an AI-based project that use a new user interfaces. Over 300,000 users use it each month to discover new things they might like "." It is a self-adapting system that learns about the outer world by asking its visitors what they like and what they don't like. Gnod is kind of a search engine for music you don't know about. It will ask you what music you like and then think about what you might like too. It contains hundreds of thousands of bands and quite some knowledge about who likes what. " (from official website)
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The Music Map is part of Gnod- Global Network of Discovery ;
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The Musicmap is a web project conceived, designed and created by Kwinten Crauwels developed by Dries Crauwels and revised by Toshiro Abbley. The intellectual property of the project is Ascribe Team. "Musicmap is an attempts to provide the ultimate genealogy of popular music genres, including their relations and history. It is the result of more than seven years of research with over 200 listed sources and cross examination of many other visual genealogies. Its aim is to focus on the delicate balance between comprehensibility, accuracy and accessibility. Musicmap is a platform in search for the perfect balance of popular music genres to provide a powerful tool for educational means or a complementary framework in the field of music metadata and automatic taxonomy ".(from official website)
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The Orff-Schulwerk Classification: Developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, this taxonomy is often used in music education. It categorizes musical activities and exercises into four levels: speech, rhythm, melody, and harmony. It provides a sequential approach to teaching and learning music.
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The Hornbostel-Sachs System: This taxonomy is primarily used for the classification of musical instruments. It categorizes instruments based on their sound production mechanism, dividing them into four main groups: aerophones (wind instruments), chordophones (string instruments), membranophones (percussion instruments), and idiophones (instruments that produce sound from the material of the instrument itself). See our music instrument classification in E.L.L.
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The Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange (MIREX) Taxonomy: MIREX is an annual evaluation campaign for music information retrieval systems. It has developed a taxonomy that classifies music into major categories like "Western Classical Music," "Pop/Rock," "Jazz/Blues," "World Music," and "Electronic." These categories are then further divided into subcategories based on musical style, period, and cultural origin.
These are just a few examples of commonly referenced music taxonomies or classification systems. It's important to note that these taxonomies may overlap or differ in certain aspects. Additionally, there are many other taxonomies and subcategorizations developed by music scholars, researchers, and organizations that focus on specific genres, cultures, or research domains.
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No. EMC is a project aimed to classify terms, definitions and links t based on traditional and authoritative digital sources, but is currently based on the work of its author only; one of its main feature is to use alongside standard terms neologisms or terms that, even if are easy to understand (as Alternative Post-punk) are not standard definitions and are inserted to facilitate the understanding of the complexities of the sound of certain genres , their geographical origin or belonging to specific decades .
There are several ways you can use a music taxonomy as EMC to enhance your music-related activities.
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Music Discovery: A music taxonomy can serve as a guide for exploring new genres and styles. You can use it to identify genres or subgenres you're interested in and then dive deeper into specific artists or albums within those categories. It can help you broaden your musical horizons and discover new music that aligns with your tastes.
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Playlist Creation: A music taxonomy can assist in creating themed or genre-specific playlists. By categorizing your music library using the taxonomy, you can easily group songs with similar characteristics or styles. For example, you could create playlists for "Chillout Electronic," "Motivational Rock," or "Classic Jazz" based on the taxonomy's categories and subgenres.
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Music Research: If you're conducting research or writing about music, a taxonomy can provide a structured framework for your analysis. It allows you to categorize music based on relevant parameters, such as historical periods, cultural influences, or instrumentation. This organization can help you compare and contrast different pieces of music, identify trends, and draw connections between related genres or artists.
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Music Recommendation: Music streaming platforms and recommendation engines often employ taxonomies to suggest music based on your preferences. By understanding your musical preferences and browsing history, these systems can recommend similar artists, albums, or tracks within the same or related genres. This can help you discover new music that aligns with your tastes.
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Music Education: A music taxonomy can be a valuable tool for music education, especially when studying the evolution of musical styles or the characteristics of specific genres. By following a taxonomy, you can learn about the defining elements of each genre, explore notable artists and albums, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contexts surrounding the music.
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Currently the EML Author : Paolo Busellato (ITA).
No. But you can create a personal list of our terms of classification , artists and tracks in your account area.
Classification of music genres based on listening and qualified sources
EMC (Euphonic Music Classification) is the pivotal content of EML (the website) . A hierarchical taxonomy of standard and unconventional music genres and meta-genres.
To use EMC you can start from the ten sets of L1 Music Frames , the wider cultural movements in popular music, or go down in the further levels where the definitions are more detailed as in L2 Broad Genres, L3 Music Clusters or choosing one of around one thousand L4 Main Genres , the basic units of EMC with commonly standard terms and definitions of the sound rules.
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EML : three synchronized taxonomy systems and links lists dedicated to music lovers and pros
A free platform entirely dedicate to to artists, pros , music lovers and for who have no experience at all in searching music contents in web.
Search new terms and links in our classification of music genres, economic activities, products, music instruments , media formats , services and other useful lists as performer artists, albums,tracks, articles, companies, organizations all filtered by EML Taxonomies System.
This is a test version for collaborator only.
EML - Euphonic Music Lists is a project for a free platform created from an Italian author and dedicated to everyone that love music and need to boost their search for music-related content in web.
The basic idea of EML came out in the author's mind, while he was searching for new genres or artists in web .He searched for something that he had never listen or didn't knew at all. Not variations or new artists of genres and styles that he already love.
The problem is that, even if sometimes it seems like it actually happens, neither the highly efficiency of algorithms adn the powerful of the AI forecast are currently able to have a long distance brain-reading .
What I mean is this: "if not even we, the users, know what kind of music we could appreciate or, should listen, how can the machine does?".
Not every time that we turn on our device to have a good session of new music have time or want to search complicated name of genres in on line archive, music webzine, book etc..
Today we all already use large database with powerful AI-based algorithms which identify our music taste and provide us with suggestion so perfectly fitted on our desires that they appear to us as miracles came out of the blue.
This data cloud that has grown up in years with the amount of data provided by our every day use of the services and that create our digital profile is at the same time:
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the reason why the media services are able to provide us with such miraculous advice
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paradoxically, the same process could limit our searches , and create boundaries in our personal "tag system" that will never let us reach some far "oasis of sonorous beauty" or old music traditions with a totally distinct pattern and features from the ones that are identified by the machine as close to our taste , cultural environment, age, gender, origin or country where we actually live and use the devices.
The idea that stand behind EML is to help the users of music media services and who has no knowledge of how they works, to boost their searches providing them with something of extremely simple: world, terms, string of characters with which you can "feed" the algorithms, and create a sort of variation in our digital profile, letting the machine to start a new progression toward always new sound tips.
If you use EML constantly, searching always new terms in the search bar of your media services, you will see unbelievable results.
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Our main content is the EML Taxonomies Systems, something similar to the hidden taxonomy of music genres of any music database or platform, but we added an Industry and a Media Taxonomy.
Currently, we are focusing our effort on the Music Taxonomy .
A web-oriented and music-related taxonomy of economic activities, products and services.
A musical instruments classification and a list of the major technical equipment are included as embedded taxonomy.
Use this section to find terms and definitions of music industry classified starting from five main industrial areas: Classification (statistic and taxonomy), Artistic , Music Industry (producing,recording, distributing etc..) Events and Technologies
Our main content , the EML Taxonomies Systems, is similar to the hidden taxonomy of the music database but we added to Music Taxonomy (genres) an Industry and a Media Taxonomy.
Currently, we are focusing our effort on the Music Taxonomy .
You can use the term listed in EML Taxonomies in different ways: :
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simply as pre-compiled list of terms for discovering popular music with a gradual approach from few large set to a large quantity of genres;
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copying them in your clipboard (the temporary memory of your device) with the button on the rows and using them in the website you prefer;
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following our suggestion and let us synchronize them with our lists of performers, albums, tracks , third party's media articles and classification features; in this way you do not have to copy the term, open new window in your browser, access to a media service, insert the term in the search bar . We make all this for you in an instant, how many time you want, for all the media listed in EML (in Test Version the list is just a sample);
The related lists are included in the section "Overviews" that include: articles, albums, tracks, media,etc..
The Taxonomy system in EML is published as content so that the users can search as they prefer, browsing "vertically" in the levels and "horizontally" fro an entry of taxonomy (a genre or meta-genre) to related content. This movements are simplified by tools as the D-Pad in taxonomy and by simple tab as in any other websites.
In this way you avoid boring and long searches, and you provide the algorithm of your music websites the right term that will redirect you to content that, I swear, you would have never even think that exist one moment before.
You can copy the terms in your media or use our EMC Media functionalities that link directly the term to an highly selected list of media services.
During this process, that start directly in the row of table, you can pre-filter the list of media, choosing their "main actions" , that means the core type of media service that the companies provide with the website or platform listed.
The same idea is applied, even if in a still raw form, not only to music genres as in Music Taxonomy but also to music-related economic activities or products in ELL Industry Taxonomy and media types, formats, services and contents in EMC Media.
The current version is just a test to complete graphics, functionalities and to search for music experts all over the world that could help us to complete the lists that I create in these last four years and not still published.
If you want to join or help us please fell free to contact directly me for any question , propose, technical support, donation or anything else that you have in mind to turn this raw proposal in a qualified and reliable platform.
Paul (EML Author)
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EML is a different wat to search in web content related in whatever division of music industry.
EML is not an alternative to search engine not to the database, ma a new way to optimize the search using our shared taxonomy systems (classification) of the three main division of music industry. The one stricly related to the works, the one referring to production, recording-distribution, events and all the main economic activities and the media services that are used for consumption of music, learning discipline, obtain information about music etc. You can use EML just for the few moment necessary to find a term that you don't know or have forgotten and then close it, you can use keep a window open in your browser while you are streaming music for have a boost in the search, you can use it for your research in school to simplify repeated action as type the same name in dozens of search bar and wait for the results, or to amplify your knowledge of useful terms, both standard and created for EML.
ATTENTION: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
E.L.L. Euphonic Links Lists
1) MUST BE USED FOR PERSONAL AND PURPOSE USE ONLY-
2) IT'S INTENDED AS A WEB DIRECTORIES (A LIST SHARED ON LINE ) OF TERMS THAT THE USER CAN COPY OR USE TO GENERATE LINKS INSIDE EML TOWARD THIRD PARTY'S SERVICES
IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY OR ECONOMIC TAXONOMY CONTENT, PUBLISHED BY EXTRATERRITORIAL ENTITIES AND USED BY NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS, YOU CAN USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL LISTS:
The section of contents in EML are collector of list as music classification, albums, artists, tracks, media services, that are all filtered and easily accessible by the four level systems of taxonomy.
1)Taxonomy Systems [1] : three music-based classification of :genres, economic activities and media content in four levels each .
2) Overviews [1]: six links lists for each of the 1800-2000 entries of the EML Music Taxonomies : around 10-12.000 lists synchronized with highly selected artists, albums , tracks, media ,features articles and other links for Industry and Media. in Test Version you can find just a sample of the Artistic Overviews, mostly in Pop Music and Rock Frame
3) EMC Features Articles [2]: standard and EML definitions of all entries of Music Taxonomy (published gradually- no AI content);
4) Data Section [1]: in the final version,this section will be the main access to all the type of lists of EML that can be subdivided in : purely classification (terms), data (from our database) and links (toward third party's services). IN the test version this section can be used as a quick summary in a page only of what is already listed in Section Indexes;
5) Info Articles: [1] [2]: user guide (page content and graphic interface), generalities about site content (e.g. taxonomies or music industry)- no AI content ;
6) EML Articles [3]: a mini-vocabulary with the description of main topic in EML (partially AI generated content )
7) Video Taxonomy [1]. gradually we will publish video both aimed to describe EML contents, pages, general goal of EML Project, the music genres features and other music-related shorts created by the Author (s)
EML - Euphonic Music Lists is a project for a free platform created for music lovers and pros including eight main sections of contents and functionalities
1) Main Section (or index) [1]: summary pages to redirect you toward the right system and level. You can find: N° 3 systems page (three taxonomy) + N° 12 levels page (4 levels x 3 systems) = N° 15 pages with links to system/level related :
a) list of taxonomies
b) list of features articles
c) descriptions
Menu
The buttons of the main horizontal menu (the one on the main header) link to the Section pages because these are thought as standard navigation in a website.
You can also find these Section pages in the lateral menu (the black one), but this sidebar is structured as level-based, even if the main distinctions correspond to the sections.
The difference between the Main Section pages and the other ones
Remember: in the main section pages you can find description ad links, while in the others one you can find :
a) entries of classification as genres, economic activities, media services etc..)
b) list of internal links to other lists;
c) synchronized lists of links to third party's services [4];
d) selected lists of albums, tracks, artists, companies, organizations, services etc..
e) list of related articles written by our authors;
Industry taxonomies typically classify economic activities based on certain key characteristics. The classification is hierarchical, starting with broad categories at the top level and becoming more specific as you move down the hierarchy. The criteria for classification may include:
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Product or Service Type: Industries can be classified based on the type of products or services they produce. For example, manufacturing industries might be categorized into sectors such as automotive, electronics, or textiles.
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Production Processes: Some taxonomies classify industries based on their production processes. This can include categorizing industries as capital-intensive or labor-intensive, or distinguishing between industries that are process-oriented versus those that are project-oriented.
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Market Orientation: Industries can be classified based on their market orientation, such as whether they are business-to-consumer (B2C) or business-to-business (B2B). This distinction is particularly relevant in the services sector.
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Raw Materials: For industries involved in production, classification based on the type of raw materials used can be common. This might include industries like forestry, mining, or agriculture.
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Technological Level: Some taxonomies consider the level of technology used in production. This can include high-tech industries, traditional industries, or emerging technology sectors.
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Lifecycle Stage: Industries may be classified based on their lifecycle stage, such as mature industries, growth industries, or declining industries.
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Regulatory Environment: The regulatory framework can be a significant factor in classification.
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The EMC Media functionalities are: tools and linking functionalities spread all over the site tables that can generate:
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PIL : Pre-compiled Internal Links -toward other pages (e.g Artists by EMC or Artists by Frames);
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PEL: Pre-compiled external links- toward specific page of external media . This links are fixed, exactly shown in the page and can be considered as part of Data (our database) thus a sort of web-directories. Here the results are assured (e.g the Wikipedia articles associated to each taxonomy entries);
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AEL: Automatic External Links: list of links generated by associating the term searched and the URL of search page of the leading media services listed here .In Test Version this functionality is activated only to let the collaborators and the media services to analyse its the potential weakness and the effectiveness both for the users thatt for the comapnies and the artists listed;
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Saved Internal Linkslists : page of overviews saved in your member area;
translation mistakes (the Author is Italian);
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Systems
Sections
Video tutorial
FAQ
Classification of music-related economic activities
A web-oriented , music-related taxonomy of economic activities, products and services not aimed at a professional use (see the note below)
Use this section to find terms and definitions of music industry as music instruments, equipments, types of artists, events manager, consuymer electronics etc.. subdivided in five main industrial areas: Classification Artistic , Music Industry (producing,recording, distributing etc..) Events and Technologies
Music performers, authors, ,recording artists, producers & creatives
An embedded classification of music instruments (organology)
Music industry: recording, publishing, distributing and related media services
Music events: management, logistic, technologies, venues and staff.
Learning music discipline in an university, school or on-line
Home and professional studio equipment and sound systems
An industry taxonomy is a hierarchical classification system that categorizes industries and economic activities based on their similarities and relationships. It is a structured framework used to organize and group various sectors of the economy according to common characteristics, functions, or products.
An industry taxonomy serves several important purposes across various fields, including economics, business, finance, and regulation. Here are some key uses of an industry taxonomy:
Statistical Analysis: Industry taxonomies provide a standardized way to classify economic activities, enabling the collection and analysis of statistical data. Researchers and policymakers use this data to understand economic trends, make informed decisions, and formulate policies.
Comparative Analysis: Businesses, investors, and analysts use industry taxonomies to compare performance and trends across different sectors. This helps in benchmarking, identifying competitive strengths and weaknesses, and making strategic decisions.
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Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory bodies often use industry taxonomies to define and categorize sectors for regulatory purposes. This can include setting standards, monitoring compliance, and enforcing regulations specific to certain industries.
Investment and Finance: In the financial industry, industry taxonomies are crucial for asset allocation, portfolio management, and risk assessment. Investors use them to diversify portfolios, assess industry-specific risks, and make investment decisions based on their risk tolerance and investment objectives.
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Market Research: Industry taxonomies are fundamental in market research. They provide a framework for organizing data on market size, trends, and segmentation. Researchers use these classifications to understand consumer behavior, market dynamics, and potential opportunities.
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Business Strategy: Companies use industry taxonomies to align their strategies with broader economic trends. It helps them identify market opportunities, assess the competitive landscape, and position themselves strategically within their industry.
Education and Communication: An industry taxonomy creates a common language for professionals, researchers, and policymakers to communicate effectively. It facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing by providing a standardized framework for discussing economic activities.
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Economic Modeling: Economists use industry taxonomies in economic models to simulate and analyze the impact of different policies, economic events, or shocks on specific industries or the overall economy.
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Job Classification and Labor Market Analysis: Governments and labor market analysts use industry taxonomies to classify jobs and occupations, facilitating labor market analysis, workforce planning, and the development of employment policies.
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Industry taxonomies typically classify economic activities based on certain key characteristics. The classification is hierarchical, starting with broad categories at the top level and becoming more specific as you move down the hierarchy. The criteria for classification may include:
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Product or Service Type: Industries can be classified based on the type of products or services they produce. For example, manufacturing industries might be categorized into sectors such as automotive, electronics, or textiles.
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Production Processes: Some taxonomies classify industries based on their production processes. This can include categorizing industries as capital-intensive or labor-intensive, or distinguishing between industries that are process-oriented versus those that are project-oriented.
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Market Orientation: Industries can be classified based on their market orientation, such as whether they are business-to-consumer (B2C) or business-to-business (B2B). This distinction is particularly relevant in the services sector.
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Raw Materials: For industries involved in production, classification based on the type of raw materials used can be common. This might include industries like forestry, mining, or agriculture.
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Technological Level: Some taxonomies consider the level of technology used in production. This can include high-tech industries, traditional industries, or emerging technology sectors.
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Lifecycle Stage: Industries may be classified based on their lifecycle stage, such as mature industries, growth industries, or declining industries.
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Regulatory Environment: The regulatory framework can be a significant factor in classification.
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ATTENTION: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
E.L.L. Euphonic Links Lists
1) MUST BE USED FOR PERSONAL AND PURPOSE USE ONLY-
2) IT'S INTENDED AS A WEB DIRECTORIES (A LIST SHARED ON LINE ) OF TERMS THAT THE USER CAN COPY OR USE TO GENERATE LINKS INSIDE EML TOWARD THIRD PARTY'S SERVICES
IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY OR ECONOMIC TAXONOMY CONTENT, PUBLISHED BY EXTRATERRITORIAL ENTITIES AND USED BY NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS, YOU CAN USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL LISTS:
A web-oriented and music-related taxonomy of economic activities, products and services.
A musical instruments classification and a list of the major technical equipment are included as embedded taxonomy.
Use this section to find terms and definitions of music industry classified starting from five main industrial areas: Classification (statistic and taxonomy), Artistic , Music Industry (producing,recording, distributing etc..) Events and Technologies
1) United Nations: I.S.I.C. (International Standard Industrial Classification)
The International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) is a United Nations industry classification system. Wide use has
been made of ISIC in classifying data according to kind of economic activity in the fields of employment and health data.
It is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division
(from Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Statistics_Division)
The International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) is the international reference classification of productive activities. Its main purpose is to provide a set of activity categories that can be utilized for the collection and reporting of statistics according to such activities. Since the adoption of the original version of ISIC in 1948, the majority of countries around the world have used ISIC as their national activity classification or have developed national classifications derived from ISIC. ISIC has therefore provided guidance to countries in developing national activity classifications and has become an important tool for comparing statistical data on economic activities at the international level.
(from Official website: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/Econ/ISIC.cshtml)
2) European Union: N.A.C.E. - Nomenclature Statistique des Activités Economiques dans la Communauté européenne
Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community
The Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community, commonly referred to as NACE (for the French term "nomenclature statistique des activités économiques dans la Communauté européenne"), is the industry standard classification system used in the European Union. The current version is revision 2 and was established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.[1] It is the European implementation of the UN classification ISIC, revision 4.
3) North America (USA , Canada, Mexico) : NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
he North American Industry Classification System or NAICSis a classification of business establishments by type of economic activity (the process of production).
It is used by governments and business in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
It has largely replaced the older Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, except in some government agencies, such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
An establishment is typically a single physical location, though administratively distinct operations at a single location may be treated as separate establishments.
Each establishment is classified as an industry according to the primary business activity taking place there.
NAICS does not offer guidance on organizing enterprises (companies) composed of multiple establishments.
Level 1 - Frames and are the wider sets for filtering in EMC . Here you can find the more relevant movements in popular music history. Starting your search from here you will have the advantage of a very restrict amount of sets,only ten, with standard or very well-known names.
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Idustrial Areas
First of the four levels of ELL, Areas are somewhat comparable to divisions, the first level of industrial classification of assets and products in use in the EU. This classification does not strictly follow the standard model, but proposes its own developed on the processes of the music industry: ideative (artistic) productive (recording, production, publication, marketing of musical works), distributive (media), educational (teaching, practice and markets), executive (musical instruments and technologies).
Sometims described simply as "genres", in EML a Broad Genres represent the extreme classification boundaries including all the genres rooted by a common movement, and having particularly similitude in the sound, performance and kind of performer.
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Categories
Each Area collects sdifferent Categories according to similarities in the nature of their economic activities or of the items/ works threated:artistic, industrial, media, events, and educational oriented. Each area has a specific index with which they are catalogued and filtered.Currently, for this trial version, the Artistic Area is the only one completed with the minimum amount of entries that we have thaught to be necessary for the evaluation by the collaborators at this stage of the development of the site.
Music Frames
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Subcategories
Subcategories are list of terms generally similar to the standard "classes" in the standard industry classification, but they can be more generic. In certain cases compared to a group of classes as "web platform" that can be furtherly subdivided in more specific definitions as "streaming platform" that you can't find in the standard taxonomy as NACE or NAICS.
Music Frames
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Class of activities
Class of activities and products in EML are generally more specific and updated than the in standard industry taxonomy, where, the classification tend to stop to generic definitions as "art performer". In EML we provide deeper definition of such level of term as "music performers", "singer", "musician" "DJ" etc.. Here you can find also an embedded classification of "music instruments"
A classification of media services, formats and contents
On of the few classifications in the world that encompasses an ordered hierarchy of media content dedicated to the world of music and web search. . We proposed an original taxonomy model indexed by media types, formats and types of services synchronized and derived from Industry Taxonomy
Streaming & sharing platforms, on-line radio , podcasts and other services for on-line music listening
Databases, platforms, web directories, production music, works licensing, on-line record stores
Blank media, mastering and duplicating of recorded media, record stores, distributing markets
Music-related audio-visual formats, services & contents :doc, clips, TV-live shows, broadcasters etc.
Traditional print media (journals, books etc) , digital contents (webzines , blogs..) and music publishing
Selection of on-line and broadcast services related to music: on-line radio, news, TV shows, news etc.
Level 1 - Frames and are the wider sets for filtering in EMC . Here you can find the more relevant movements in popular music history. Starting your search from here you will have the advantage of a very restrict amount of sets,only ten, with standard or very well-known names.
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Media Types
In Lev 1 Types are collected media formats having in common the general features of the vector used to transmit the content (physical, digital, air etc..) but not the specific cotents or features (example if it's a movies or a documentary,a streaming services or a download platform etc..)
Sometims described simply as "genres", in EML a Broad Genres represent the extreme classification boundaries including all the genres rooted by a common movement, and having particularly similitude in the sound, performance and kind of performer.
ME-Lev. 02
Media Formats
In level 2 of EMC Media "Media Format" the same "Media Types" are differentiated from each other by identifying the action taken on the subject of communication ( example a delivery or provision of services) and by the nature of the medium itself; the feaures of format depends also on the following action executed by the owner of the services medium : 1 ) if they are really delivered , 2) if they are just transmitted , 3) if they are only showed once . For example, those are the differences between broadcasting , streaming, downloading or buying on line.
Music Frames
ME-Lev. 03
Media Services
This level of Media Taxonomy includes an excerpt from the fourth level industrial classification "Activities" understood as economic activities and products related to the music sector. We have selected the definitions of this type of voices pertaining only to the "Media" category, thus becoming a (non-exhaustive) classification of the types of services, operators and producers of media exclusively or partially operating in the music sector. As for all the other definitions of music in EML also for musical media we mean all those involved in the processes of production, recording, publication, distribution of sound masters, music publishing, media in the strict sense (broadcast, web media, print, digital radio etc.), the companies that own the services themselves, media personalities, journalists, photographers, freelance writers, producers etc.
Music Frames
ME-Lev. 04
Media Contents
Specific classes of media formats, contents, services, operators. Here the entr of the Level 3 Media Activities , that lists vast classes similar to standard classifications (as NACE Classes L4) are deepened. Example: L3: book publishing >> L4 : Encyclopedya, Music Magazines, Books on Popular Music etc..
An industry taxonomy is a hierarchical classification system that categorizes industries and economic activities based on their similarities and relationships. It is a structured framework used to organize and group various sectors of the economy according to common characteristics, functions, or products.
An industry taxonomy serves several important purposes across various fields, including economics, business, finance, and regulation. Here are some key uses of an industry taxonomy:
Statistical Analysis: Industry taxonomies provide a standardized way to classify economic activities, enabling the collection and analysis of statistical data. Researchers and policymakers use this data to understand economic trends, make informed decisions, and formulate policies.
Comparative Analysis: Businesses, investors, and analysts use industry taxonomies to compare performance and trends across different sectors. This helps in benchmarking, identifying competitive strengths and weaknesses, and making strategic decisions.
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Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory bodies often use industry taxonomies to define and categorize sectors for regulatory purposes. This can include setting standards, monitoring compliance, and enforcing regulations specific to certain industries.
Investment and Finance: In the financial industry, industry taxonomies are crucial for asset allocation, portfolio management, and risk assessment. Investors use them to diversify portfolios, assess industry-specific risks, and make investment decisions based on their risk tolerance and investment objectives.
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Market Research: Industry taxonomies are fundamental in market research. They provide a framework for organizing data on market size, trends, and segmentation. Researchers use these classifications to understand consumer behavior, market dynamics, and potential opportunities.
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Business Strategy: Companies use industry taxonomies to align their strategies with broader economic trends. It helps them identify market opportunities, assess the competitive landscape, and position themselves strategically within their industry.
Education and Communication: An industry taxonomy creates a common language for professionals, researchers, and policymakers to communicate effectively. It facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing by providing a standardized framework for discussing economic activities.
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Economic Modeling: Economists use industry taxonomies in economic models to simulate and analyze the impact of different policies, economic events, or shocks on specific industries or the overall economy.
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Job Classification and Labor Market Analysis: Governments and labor market analysts use industry taxonomies to classify jobs and occupations, facilitating labor market analysis, workforce planning, and the development of employment policies.
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Industry taxonomies typically classify economic activities based on certain key characteristics. The classification is hierarchical, starting with broad categories at the top level and becoming more specific as you move down the hierarchy. The criteria for classification may include:
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Product or Service Type: Industries can be classified based on the type of products or services they produce. For example, manufacturing industries might be categorized into sectors such as automotive, electronics, or textiles.
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Production Processes: Some taxonomies classify industries based on their production processes. This can include categorizing industries as capital-intensive or labor-intensive, or distinguishing between industries that are process-oriented versus those that are project-oriented.
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Market Orientation: Industries can be classified based on their market orientation, such as whether they are business-to-consumer (B2C) or business-to-business (B2B). This distinction is particularly relevant in the services sector.
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Raw Materials: For industries involved in production, classification based on the type of raw materials used can be common. This might include industries like forestry, mining, or agriculture.
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Technological Level: Some taxonomies consider the level of technology used in production. This can include high-tech industries, traditional industries, or emerging technology sectors.
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Lifecycle Stage: Industries may be classified based on their lifecycle stage, such as mature industries, growth industries, or declining industries.
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Regulatory Environment: The regulatory framework can be a significant factor in classification.
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A web-oriented and music-related taxonomy of economic activities, products and services.
A musical instruments classification and a list of the major technical equipment are included as embedded taxonomy.
Use this section to find terms and definitions of music industry classified starting from five main industrial areas: Classification (statistic and taxonomy), Artistic , Music Industry (producing,recording, distributing etc..) Events and Technologies
1) United Nations: I.S.I.C. (International Standard Industrial Classification)
The International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) is a United Nations industry classification system. Wide use has
been made of ISIC in classifying data according to kind of economic activity in the fields of employment and health data.
It is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division
(from Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Statistics_Division)
The International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) is the international reference classification of productive activities. Its main purpose is to provide a set of activity categories that can be utilized for the collection and reporting of statistics according to such activities. Since the adoption of the original version of ISIC in 1948, the majority of countries around the world have used ISIC as their national activity classification or have developed national classifications derived from ISIC. ISIC has therefore provided guidance to countries in developing national activity classifications and has become an important tool for comparing statistical data on economic activities at the international level.
(from Official website: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/classifications/Econ/ISIC.cshtml)
2) European Union: N.A.C.E. - Nomenclature Statistique des Activités Economiques dans la Communauté européenne
Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community
The Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community, commonly referred to as NACE (for the French term "nomenclature statistique des activités économiques dans la Communauté européenne"), is the industry standard classification system used in the European Union. The current version is revision 2 and was established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.[1] It is the European implementation of the UN classification ISIC, revision 4.
3) North America (USA , Canada, Mexico) : NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
he North American Industry Classification System or NAICSis a classification of business establishments by type of economic activity (the process of production).
It is used by governments and business in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
It has largely replaced the older Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, except in some government agencies, such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
An establishment is typically a single physical location, though administratively distinct operations at a single location may be treated as separate establishments.
Each establishment is classified as an industry according to the primary business activity taking place there.
NAICS does not offer guidance on organizing enterprises (companies) composed of multiple establishments.