quiet storm
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Quiet storm is a mellow, romantic subgenre of R&B and soul characterized by smooth vocals, lush arrangements, and a laid-back, late-night radio vibe.
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
music genre
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subgenre of R&B ⓘ subgenre of soul music ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
adult contemporary R&B audiences
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late-night radio programming ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
laid-back groove
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lush arrangements ⓘ smooth vocals ⓘ |
| culturalOriginPeriod | mid-1970s ⓘ |
| dynamicRange | generally soft and restrained ⓘ |
| emphasis | mood and atmosphere over danceability ⓘ |
| listeningContext |
late-night listening
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romantic settings ⓘ |
| lyricalThemes |
late-night intimacy
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love ⓘ relationships ⓘ romance ⓘ |
| musicStyle |
mellow
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romantic ⓘ smooth ⓘ |
| notableInfluenceOn |
contemporary R&B ballads
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neo soul slow jams ⓘ |
| originatedIn | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionStyle |
highly produced
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polished ⓘ |
| relatedGenre |
smooth soul
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soft rock-influenced R&B ⓘ |
| targetAudience | adult listeners ⓘ |
| typicalInstrumentation |
saxophone
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smooth electric guitar ⓘ soft electric piano ⓘ string arrangements ⓘ synthesizers ⓘ |
| typicalMood |
intimate
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relaxed ⓘ sensual ⓘ |
| typicalTempo | slow to mid-tempo ⓘ |
| vocalStyle |
emotive
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soft ⓘ |
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