diff --git a/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx b/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx index 05d8a66..79ad28f 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx @@ -55,13 +55,17 @@ If the original description is non-English, a separate English translation can b ### Song Type -Song type (`Original song`, `Remix`, `Cover`, ...) is the main categorization of the song entry. - - - - - - +The song type is the main categorization of the song entry. There are 9 available song types to choose. + +1. [Original song](/rules/original-song-classification) +2. [Remaster](/rules/remaster-classification) +3. [Remix](/rules/remix-classification) +4. [Cover](/rules/cover-classification) +5. [Instrumental](/rules/instrumental-classification) +6. [Mashup](/rules/mashup-classification) +7. [Music PV](/rules/music-pv-classification) +8. [Drama PV](/rules/drama-pv-classification) +9. [Other](/rules/other-song-type-classification) Guidelines for classification: @@ -69,76 +73,12 @@ Guidelines for classification: - If the **song structure** or **genre** is different, it's likely a **remix**. - If both the instrumental and vocals are changed, we mark it as a **remix**, because remixes take priority over covers. -#### Original song - - - - - -#### Remaster - - - - - -#### Remix - - - - - - - - - -#### Cover - - - - - - -#### Instrumental - - - - - - - - -#### Mashup - - - - - - - -#### Music PV - -Music PV = "Music video" (PV = Promotional Video) - - - - - - + + + -Remember to also credit the vocalists for Music PVs. Silent characters (that have no vocals in the PV) **should not be credited as artists**. Model tags (such as [CHAN x CO Miku](https://vocadb.net/T/1641/chan-x-co-miku)) can be used if applicable, regardless whether the character has vocals or not. - - - -#### Drama PV - - - -#### Other - - - ### Original version If the song type is not `Original song`, a separate field will pop up for specifying the `Original version`. diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index 7ca1bda..7fb3524 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -17,15 +17,42 @@ rationale: status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" -relevant_tag_id: 391 +relevant_tag_id: 74 +excerpt: The "Cover" song type is used for re-recorded versions of a song. --- -A Cover (カバー曲) is a re-recorded version of a song, usually by a different artist. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +A **cover** (カバー曲) is a re-recorded version of a song, usually by a different artist. In the voice synth world, covers often use a different voicebank while keeping the instrumentals intact. -[Self-cover](https://vocadb.net/T/391) tag is for songs where the original artist covered their own song. +The "[self-cover](https://vocadb.net/T/391)" tag is for songs where the original artist covered their own song. + +Songs featuring only [changed lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/2866) or [added lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/8892) should also be marked as covers. + +Note that cover entries tagged with the "[out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.net/T/10594/)" tag sound instrumentally different from the base entry. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + -Songs with (only) [changed lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/2866) or [added lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/8892) should be marked as covers. +## Related links -Note that cover entries tagged with [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.net/T/10594/) sound instrumentally different from the base entry. +- [VocaDB: "cover" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/74/cover) +- [NicoNicoPedia: カバー曲](http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E6%9B%B2) +- [Wikipedia: Cover version](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_version) +- [Songs with the "Cover" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Cover) +- [Songs with the "cover" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=74&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Cover" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Cover&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx index 437a3e2..7ca029e 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -17,9 +17,30 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 104 +excerpt: The "Drama PV" song type is used for video stories featuring a voice synth character. --- -[Drama PVs](https://vocadb.net/T/104/drama-pv) focus on story instead of music, often made with [MMD software](http://vocadb.net/T/275/mmd). They should feature a voice synth character to be accepted on VocaDB. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -- Drama PVs should be self-made/self-directed stories. -- Copying memes, TV shows or movie scenes are usually not considered drama PVs. +A **drama PV** focuses on story instead of music, often made with [MMD software](http://vocadb.net/T/275/mmd). Drama PVs should feature a voice synth character to be accepted on VocaDB. + +Drama PVs should be self-made or featuring self-directed stories. + +Copying memes, TV shows, or movie scenes are usually not considered drama PVs. + +## Related rules + +### General song type rules + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "drama PV" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/104/drama-pv) +- [Songs with the "Drama PV" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=DramaPV) +- [Songs with the "drama PV" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=104&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Drama PV" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=DramaPV&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx index c699df6..262aca3 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx @@ -17,8 +17,37 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 208 +excerpt: The "Instrumental" song type is used for instrumental versions of a song available in an album. --- -The [Instrumental](https://vocadb.net/T/208/instrumental) song type is used for instrumental versions of songs, where a non-instrumental version with vocals is the original. AKA off-vocal or karaoke. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +The **instrumental** song type is used for instrumental versions of songs, where a non-instrumental version with vocals is the original. AKA off-vocal or karaoke. Instrumental versions of songs are accepted only as part of album entries. They should be the same as the original version, excluding vocals. If otherwise different, use the remix or cover types with the instrumental tag. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + + + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "instrumental" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/208/instrumental) +- [NicoNicoPedia: vocaloidインスト曲](http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/vocaloid%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E6%9B%B2) +- [Songs with the "Instrumental" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Instrumental) +- [Songs with the "instrumental" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=208&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Instrumental" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Instrumental&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx index 9fa41d4..d380243 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx @@ -17,6 +17,15 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 208 +excerpt: Use the "instrumental" tag for original songs without vocals. --- -Original songs without vocals require the [instrumental tag](https://vocadb.net/T/208/instrumental). +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; + +Original songs/arrangements without vocals require the [instrumental tag](https://vocadb.net/T/208/instrumental). + +If the song is an instrumental version of another song, use the ["Instrumental" song type](/rules/instrumental-classification) instead. + +## Related rules + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index aa147b3..a09f26f 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -15,9 +15,43 @@ date_modified: rationale: status: Active rule_context: +relevant_tag_id: 3392 mikumod_support: "False" +excerpt: The "Mashup" song type is used for songs made by blending two or more songs together. --- -Mashups are songs made by blending two or more songs together. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +A **mashup** is a song made by blending two or more songs together. + +Simple mashups where two songs are simply mixed together are discouraged on VocaDB, unless they're well-known or present on an album. Songs that mix multiple covers of the same song together (joining multiple vocal tracks) should be labeled as covers. + +Currently, it's not possible to specify multiple songs as originals in the "original song" field. They should be mentioned in the song description instead. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "mashup" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/3392/mashup) +- [Wikipedia: Mashup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mashup) +- [Songs with the "Mashup" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Mashup) +- [Songs with the "mashup" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=3392&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Mashup" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Mashup&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 2a6366e..1b43402 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -17,6 +17,47 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 7378 +excerpt: The "Music PV" song type is used for **remarkable** music videos of a song. --- -The [Music PV](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) type is used for **remarkable** PVs of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (any PV style) or someone else (with in-scope characters.). +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +A **music PV** (also known as music video/MV, promotional video/PV) is a video integrating a song, usually for promotional or musical purposes. The "Music PV" song type is used for **remarkable** music videos of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (regardless of style style) or someone else (featuring in-scope characters). + +PVs that consist entirely of a single still image or that are otherwise low-effort are not to be added as separate entries; those that match the length of the original song can be added as "Other" media to the original entry if needed. + +If an unofficial PV is not noteworthy, and it doesn't match the length of the original song, it should not be added. + +By creating a separate entry for the PV, the animator and other people involved can be credited accordingly, and things like MMD models used can be indicated with tags. Sometimes, the PV might even be more well known than the originally published version of the song; this can be seen with [wakamura's "Sweet Devil" PV](https://vocadb.net/S/11498) and [kkkk's "Love is War" PV](https://vocadb.net/Ar/18565). + +The tag can also be used as a secondary song type (tagged) to indicate a newer version of a song (remaster, cover, etc.) with a different video than the original. + +Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/rules/vocalist-entry-credit-required) for music PVs. Silent characters (that have no vocals in the PV) **should not be credited as artists**. Model tags (such as [CHAN x CO Miku](https://vocadb.net/T/1641/chan-x-co-miku)) can be used if applicable, regardless whether the character has vocals or not. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + + + + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "music PV" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) +- [Wikipedia: Music video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video) +- [Songs with the "Music PV" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=MusicPV) +- [Songs with the "music PV" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=7378&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Music PV" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=MusicPV&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx index b75ef9d..d6ff774 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -17,10 +17,28 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 6479 +excerpt: The "Original song" song type is used for songs that have completely original content and aren't based on other songs. --- -[Original songs](https://vocadb.net/T/6479/original-song) ("オリジナル曲" in Japanese) are songs that have completely original content and aren't based on other songs. +An **original song** (オリジナル曲) is a song that has completely original content and isn't based on other songs. The original song is the version of the song that was published first. Later versions are considered derivatives **regardless of who made them**. -For original instrumental (album) songs, use the `original song` type with the [instrumental tag](https://vocadb.net/T/208). The `instrumental` song type is for **instrumental versions** of original songs. +For original instrumental (album) songs, use the "Original song" type with the ["instrumental" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/208) (see [related rule](/rules/instrumental-tag)). The "Instrumental" song type is for **instrumental versions** of original songs. + +## Related rules + +### General song type rules + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [Wikipedia: Original song](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_song) +- [VocaDB: "original song" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/6479/original-song) +- [Songs with the "Original song" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=OriginalSong) +- [Songs with the "original song" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=6479&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Original song" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=OriginalSong&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx index 3faf1ea..b03d043 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx @@ -18,8 +18,21 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 10159 +excerpt: The "Other" song type is used for album tracks that do not belong to any other song type. --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + The [`Other` song type](https://vocadb.net/T/10159/other-song-type) is for album tracks that do not belong to any other song type. - For example, [Commentary](https://vocadb.net/T/422/commentary). + +## Related rules + +### General song type rules + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx index 7a66671..bb6307b 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx @@ -17,8 +17,36 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 1519 +excerpt: The "Remaster" song type is used for songs that only differ from the original only in terms of mastering --- -A [remaster](https://vocadb.net/T/1519/remaster) or remake ("修正版" or "リマスター版" in Japanese) is an improved version of a song. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +A **remaster** (修正版) or remake (リマスター版) is an improved version of a song. A remaster should differ from the original only in terms of mastering, though this term is interpreted loosely in the Vocaloid world. If the new version is significantly different, the remaster song type should not be used. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "remaster" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/1519/remaster) +- [Wikipedia: Remaster § Music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remaster#Music) +- [Songs with the "Remaster" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Remaster) +- [Songs with the "remaster" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=1519&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Remaster" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Remaster&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true) diff --git a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx index c85371b..5340d2a 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -18,8 +18,41 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 371 +excerpt: The "Remix" song type is used for variants of a song, often in a different genre. --- -A [remix](https://vocadb.net/T/371/remix) is a variant of an original recording, often in a different genre. +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +A **remix** is a version of a song modified from the original recording, often featuring a change in musical genre or arrangement. Remixes may or may not involve recording new music, often using samples from the original. + +This song type should also be used even when the remix was made by the original artist. The ["self-remix" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/392/self-remix) should be used in this case. + +## Related rules + +### Specific song type rules + + + + + + + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + + +## Related links + +- [VocaDB: "remix" tag](https://vocadb.net/T/371/remix) +- [Wikipedia: Remix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remix) +- [Songs with the "Remix" song type](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Remix) +- [Songs with the "remix" tag and/or its children](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&tagId[0]=371&childTags=true) +- [Songs with the "Remix" song type and its associated tag](https://vocadb.net/Search?searchType=Song&songType=Remix&unifyEntryTypesAndTags=true)