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### Song Type

Song type (`Original song`, `Remix`, `Cover`, ...) is the main categorization of the song entry.

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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:

- If **vocals are different** but the instrumental is identical, it's likely a **cover**.
- 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

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#### Remaster

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#### Remix

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#### Cover

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#### Instrumental

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#### Mashup

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#### Music PV

Music PV = "Music video" (PV = Promotional Video)

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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.

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#### Drama PV

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#### Other

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### Original version

If the song type is not `Original song`, a separate field will pop up for specifying the `Original version`.
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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.
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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

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### General song type rules

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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)
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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.
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- 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

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## 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)
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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.
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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

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## 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)
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rule_context:
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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).
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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.

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rationale:
status: Active
rule_context:
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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.
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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.

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### Specific song type rules

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## 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)
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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.).
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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

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## 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)
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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

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## 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)
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rule_context:
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relevant_tag_id: 10159
excerpt: The "Other" song type is used for album tracks that do not belong to any other song type.
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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).

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