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CategoriesEmily's brainstorming notes
* notes which descriptions I use frequently
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1. Movement feel / how makes dancers move
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Flowing/smooth*
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Forward-driving, never-ending*
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Well phrased/chunky * well defined 8 beat sections; clear repeated melody/chord line
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Groovy/hip-swaying/side-to-side (not forward)*
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Bouncy/balancy

*some clear heavy downbeats also with lift. NOT plody
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2. Emotive feel / how it feels emotionally2
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Light, relaxingAs a musician I like thinking about this one
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Airy, spacious
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Happy, content, fullAs a musician I like thinking about this one
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High energy, overjoyed, bright, big partyAs a musician I like thinking about this one
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Sexy/slinkyI'm not a huge fan of this one but know lots of folks love it
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Reflective/pensive/bit sad
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Dark & intenseAs a musician I like thinking about this one
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3. Time signature
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jigs*As a musician I like thinking about this one
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reels*As a musician I like thinking about this one
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marches, slow polkas & related*As a musician I like thinking about this one
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half time groovesbands that I call with don't use half time grooves. I do love them.
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4. Other random descriptors
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Clear differences in A/B parts (e.g., different keys; build up and release)*
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Major vs minor keysAs a musician I like thinking about this one
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Rolling?? might this fit above
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Winding? Circular??? might this fit above
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Straightforward no-think?? might this fit above
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Relentless?? might this fit above
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5. Tune TraditionMUCH of this really depends on the band's repertoire. Bands in my neck of the woods are limited in choice so I don't tend to make these types of requests.
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Quebecois*
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New England
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Old Time Appalachian*
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Jazzy
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Swing
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Gimmick (playful, song, silly surprise)
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Epic / big build / storylines
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Irish
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Klezmer
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