From 322c672a9ec135343a85b7d8b6f8964a2b538ca7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:31:57 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Add excerpt and related rules for song type rules --- src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx | 10 ++++++++++ src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx | 11 +++++++++++ src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx | 1 + src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx | 8 ++++++++ src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx | 13 +++++++++++++ 7 files changed, 67 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index 7ca1bda4..e9bdc086 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -18,8 +18,12 @@ status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 391 +excerpt: The "Cover" song type is used for re-recorded versions of a song. --- +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. @@ -29,3 +33,9 @@ In the voice synth world, covers often use a different voicebank while keeping t Songs with (only) [changed lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/2866) or [added lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/8892) should be marked as covers. Note that cover entries tagged with [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.net/T/10594/) sound instrumentally different from the base entry. + +## Related rules + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx index c699df67..232aa8ad 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx @@ -17,8 +17,20 @@ 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. --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + 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. 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 + + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index aa147b31..9494e2c9 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -16,8 +16,19 @@ rationale: status: Active rule_context: mikumod_support: "False" +excerpt: The "Mashup" song type is used for songs made by blending two or more songs together. --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + Mashups are songs made by blending two or more songs together. Songs that mix multiple covers of the same song together (joining multiple vocal tracks) should be labeled as covers. + +## Related rules + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 2a6366eb..8aebcc15 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -17,6 +17,18 @@ 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. --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + 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.). + +## Related rules + + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx index b75ef9d5..0563a9f7 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ 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. diff --git a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx index 7a666719..d01d2f86 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx @@ -17,8 +17,16 @@ 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 --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + 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. 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. + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx index c85371b5..41832251 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -18,8 +18,21 @@ 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. --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + A [remix](https://vocadb.net/T/371/remix) is a variant of an original recording, often in a different genre. Remixes may or may not involve recording new music, often using samples from the original. + +## Related rules + + + + + + + From fbe5442be82f2818a1ffeac735c3c77bf133a2f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:44:29 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Remove song type description from "Song entry editing" With the rule pages, every song type rule page is basically the documentation of the song type. The rule pages should be linked instead of the "Song entry editing" page. --- src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx | 88 +++---------------- src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 3 + 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 74 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx b/src/content/docs/Song entry editing.mdx index 05d8a664..79ad28f2 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/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 8aebcc15..c129cd01 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -25,10 +25,13 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; 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.). +Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/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 + From 97eebdc92d46be18a4a559d6588da6a7ec816faf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:46:04 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Mention "music video" more prominent as a more familiar term --- src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index c129cd01..c7605c09 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Music PV" song type is used for **remarkable** music videos of a s import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -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.). +The [Music PV](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) (also known as music video/MV, promotional video/PV) type is used for **remarkable** music videos of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (regardless of style style) or someone else (with in-scope characters). Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/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. From 5521261a704c67cd8b6b60db39d5abd630d045e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:51:36 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Fix link to "Vocalist entry credit required" rule --- src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index c7605c09..3f852446 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; The [Music PV](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) (also known as music video/MV, promotional video/PV) type is used for **remarkable** music videos of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (regardless of style style) or someone else (with in-scope characters). -Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/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. +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 From 8897f7facbe15256f9e4f3ed6b49bb0b3105e495 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:56:47 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Add general song type rules --- src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx | 10 +++++++++- src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx | 9 +++++++++ src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx | 10 ++++++++++ src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 10 ++++++++++ src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx | 9 +++++++++ src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx | 10 ++++++++++ 9 files changed, 93 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index e9bdc086..2d3beefa 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -36,6 +36,14 @@ Note that cover entries tagged with [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.ne ## Related rules +### Specific song type rules + + + +### General song type rules + - + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx index 437a3e22..e1b729f8 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -19,7 +19,19 @@ mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 104 --- +import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; +import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + [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. - Drama PVs should be self-made/self-directed stories. - Copying memes, TV shows or movie scenes are usually not considered drama PVs. + +## Related rules + +### General song type rules + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx index 232aa8ad..50ea6a74 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx @@ -29,8 +29,17 @@ Instrumental versions of songs are accepted only as part of album entries. They ## Related rules +### Specific song type rules + + +### General song type rules + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index 9494e2c9..0efb908a 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -28,7 +28,17 @@ Songs that mix multiple covers of the same song together (joining multiple vocal ## Related rules +### Specific song type rules + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 3f852446..2a344d23 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -29,9 +29,19 @@ Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/rules/vocalist-entry-credit-required) f ## Related rules +### Specific song type rules + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx index 0563a9f7..c1997639 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -25,3 +25,12 @@ excerpt: The "Original song" song type is used for songs that have completely or 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. + +## Related rules + +### General song type rules + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx index 3faf1ea7..48eed651 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx @@ -20,6 +20,18 @@ mikumod_support: "False" relevant_tag_id: 10159 --- +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 d01d2f86..94a9aee6 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx @@ -27,6 +27,18 @@ A [remaster](https://vocadb.net/T/1519/remaster) or remake ("修正版" or "リ 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 + + + + + + diff --git a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx index 41832251..75f037b1 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -30,9 +30,19 @@ Remixes may or may not involve recording new music, often using samples from the ## Related rules +### Specific song type rules + + +### General song type rules + + + + + + From fff98df7b2044fc2b6cd731da042c882f45cc20c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:59:06 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Add excerpt for Drama PV and Other song types --- src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx | 1 + src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx | 1 + 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx index e1b729f8..c89224c2 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ 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. --- import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; diff --git a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx index 48eed651..b03d0434 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/other-song-type-classification.mdx @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ 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"; From 7b8fb0b218eb129f376f289511c861e90b693cb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:39:09 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Add related links to all song types Also fix wrong tags to it --- src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx | 10 +++++++++- src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx | 6 ++++++ src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx | 7 +++++++ src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx | 8 ++++++++ src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 7 +++++++ src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx | 6 ++++++ src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx | 7 +++++++ src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx | 7 +++++++ 8 files changed, 57 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index 2d3beefa..3119296f 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ 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. --- @@ -47,3 +47,11 @@ Note that cover entries tagged with [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.ne + +## Related links + +- [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) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx index c89224c2..15ba79ef 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -36,3 +36,9 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; + +## Related links + +- [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) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx index 50ea6a74..28dfe8e6 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx @@ -43,3 +43,10 @@ Instrumental versions of songs are accepted only as part of album entries. They + +## Related links + +- [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/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index 0efb908a..152c18e0 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ 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. --- @@ -42,3 +43,10 @@ Songs that mix multiple covers of the same song together (joining multiple vocal + +## Related links + +- [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) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 2a344d23..5dcd636f 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -45,3 +45,10 @@ Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/rules/vocalist-entry-credit-required) f + +## Related links + +- [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) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx index c1997639..f078ebbd 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -34,3 +34,9 @@ For original instrumental (album) songs, use the `original song` type with the [ + +## Related links + +- [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/remaster-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx index 94a9aee6..2334e5aa 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx @@ -42,3 +42,10 @@ A remaster should differ from the original only in terms of mastering, though th + +## Related links + +- [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 75f037b1..4d6b60f3 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -46,3 +46,10 @@ Remixes may or may not involve recording new music, often using samples from the + +## Related links + +- [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) From 46d66b22d3d857502e0611a7031964316a45c4e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:45:37 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Clarify types based on descriptions available on tags --- src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx | 4 ++++ src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 8 ++++++++ src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx | 2 +- src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx | 4 +++- 4 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index 152c18e0..d33fae61 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -25,8 +25,12 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; Mashups are songs 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 diff --git a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx index 5dcd636f..8f22d952 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -25,6 +25,14 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; The [Music PV](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) (also known as music video/MV, promotional video/PV) type is used for **remarkable** music videos of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (regardless of style style) or someone else (with 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 diff --git a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx index f078ebbd..15859537 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ excerpt: The "Original song" song type is used for songs that have completely or 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 diff --git a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx index 4d6b60f3..6250f96c 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -24,10 +24,12 @@ excerpt: The "Remix" song type is used for variants of a song, often in a differ import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -A [remix](https://vocadb.net/T/371/remix) is a variant of an original recording, often in a different genre. +A [remix](https://vocadb.net/T/371/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 From 246baf04451fb24c49a8ffa3e46cac6d84f69a6a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:46:54 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Clarify "Instrumental tag" rule --- src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx index 9fa41d44..945a3735 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 + + \ No newline at end of file From 527d03125d37464bbaf8ddcdf47dd570518859cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:51 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Make lead consistent, put tag on related links --- src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx | 5 +++-- src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx | 5 +++-- src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx | 3 ++- src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx | 2 +- src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx | 5 +++-- src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx | 7 ++++--- src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx | 4 +++- src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx | 3 ++- src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx | 3 ++- 9 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index 3119296f..c3816164 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ excerpt: The "Cover" song type is used for re-recorded versions of a song. 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. +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. @@ -50,8 +50,9 @@ Note that cover entries tagged with [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.ne ## Related links +- [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) \ No newline at end of file +- [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 15ba79ef..2556cb2c 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Drama PV" song type is used for video stories featuring a voice sy import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -[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. +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/self-directed stories. - Copying memes, TV shows or movie scenes are usually not considered drama PVs. @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; ## 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) \ No newline at end of file +- [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 28dfe8e6..262aca3d 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Instrumental" song type is used for instrumental versions of a son import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -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. +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. @@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ Instrumental versions of songs are accepted only as part of album entries. They ## 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) diff --git a/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx b/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx index 945a3735..d380243d 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/instrumental-tag.mdx @@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ If the song is an instrumental version of another song, use the ["Instrumental" ## Related rules - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx index d33fae61..a09f26fa 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/mashup-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Mashup" song type is used for songs made by blending two or more s import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -Mashups are songs made by blending two or more songs together. +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. @@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ Currently, it's not possible to specify multiple songs as originals in the "orig ## 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) \ No newline at end of file +- [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 8f22d952..1b434026 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/music-pv-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Music PV" song type is used for **remarkable** music videos of a s import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -The [Music PV](https://vocadb.net/T/7378/music-pv) (also known as music video/MV, promotional video/PV) type is used for **remarkable** music videos of (usually original) songs, whether created by the original producer (regardless of style style) or someone else (with in-scope characters). +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. @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ By creating a separate entry for the PV, the animator and other people involved 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. +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 @@ -56,7 +56,8 @@ Remember to also [credit the vocalists](/rules/vocalist-entry-credit-required) f ## 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) \ No newline at end of file +- [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 15859537..d6ff7745 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/original-song-classification.mdx @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ 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**. @@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ For original instrumental (album) songs, use the "Original song" type with the [ ## 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/remaster-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx index 2334e5aa..bb6307b0 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remaster-classification.mdx @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ excerpt: The "Remaster" song type is used for songs that only differ from the or import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -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. +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. @@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ A remaster should differ from the original only in terms of mastering, though th ## 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) diff --git a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx index 6250f96c..5340d2a4 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/remix-classification.mdx @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ excerpt: The "Remix" song type is used for variants of a song, often in a differ import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -A [remix](https://vocadb.net/T/371/remix) is a version of a song modified from the original recording, often featuring a change in musical genre or arrangement. +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. @@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ This song type should also be used even when the remix was made by the original ## 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) From 2d94beae6b51e07dd4af031a537d7dfcf938f03a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2026 01:13:34 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Improve language some more --- src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx | 6 +++--- src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx | 5 +++-- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx index c3816164..7fb3524d 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/cover-classification.mdx @@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ A **cover** (カバー曲) is a re-recorded version of a song, usually by a diff 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 with (only) [changed lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/2866) or [added lyrics](https://vocadb.net/T/8892) should be marked as covers. +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 [out of scope arrangement](https://vocadb.net/T/10594/) sound instrumentally different from the base entry. +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 diff --git a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx index 2556cb2c..7ca029ea 100644 --- a/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx +++ b/src/content/rules/drama-pv-classification.mdx @@ -25,8 +25,9 @@ import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; 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/self-directed stories. -- Copying memes, TV shows or movie scenes are usually not considered drama PVs. +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