musicalFunction
P41587
predicate
Indicates the specific role or function an entity plays within a musical context, such as its harmonic, structural, or performative purpose in a piece or performance.
All labels observed (12)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| musicalNumberType | 42 |
| musicalFunction canonical | 33 |
| hasMusicalFunction | 23 |
| musicalStructure | 9 |
| functionInSong | 4 |
| musicDramaticFunction | 4 |
| rhythmicFunction | 4 |
| functionInSongPerformance | 2 |
| hasMelodicRole | 2 |
| hasMelodicFunction | 1 |
| musicalFunctionInRachmaninoffSymphonyNo2 | 1 |
| tonalFunctionInSymphony | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: musicalFunction
Generated description
Indicates the specific role or function an entity plays within a musical context, such as its harmonic, structural, or performative purpose in a piece or performance.
Sample triples (126)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| dundun ensemble | accompany ceremonies ⓘ |
| dundun ensemble | accompany dances ⓘ |
| dundun ensemble | accompany praise singing ⓘ |
| There Is Nothin' Like a Dame | ensemble number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Growltiger | character song via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Portland Fancy | accompaniment for set dances via predicate surface "rhythmicFunction" ⓘ |
| Milanollo | marching music via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
|
Taganing
linked to:
taganing
|
melodic ⓘ |
|
Taganing
linked to:
taganing
|
rhythmic ⓘ |
| Rosetta | improvisation vehicle for jazz soloists via predicate surface "hasMelodicRole" ⓘ |
| Ryan Gosling as Ken | power ballad via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| So You Wanna Be a Boxer | training montage via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| So You Wanna Be a Boxer | character motivation via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Borgeet | fixed melodic composition via predicate surface "musicalStructure" ⓘ |
| sampling Corona’s 1993 hit The Rhythm of the Night | main chorus hook via predicate surface "functionInSong" ⓘ |
| sampling Corona’s 1993 hit The Rhythm of the Night | melodic motif via predicate surface "functionInSong" ⓘ |
| One Hand, One Heart | love duet via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Pork, Beans and Hard Tack | march tempo for infantry via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Divya Nama Kritis | introductory repertoire for beginners via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Divya Nama Kritis | community bhajan singing via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
|
Wolf (male part in "Baby, It’s Cold Outside")
linked to:
the "Wolf" (male part)
|
leads many of the persuasive lines ⓘ |
| Intro (Liberation) | sets mood for Liberation via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Intro (Liberation) | introduces atmosphere of Liberation via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Time of the Preacher | recurring musical motif via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| If I Were a Rich Man | solo via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Cantata I | introduces main musical themes of the Christmas Oratorio ⓘ |
| Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly | character song via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly | comic ensemble number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Seinfeld theme by Jonathan Wolff | underscoring stand-up segments ⓘ |
| Seinfeld theme by Jonathan Wolff | transition music between scenes ⓘ |
| Maria (song) | ensemble number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Rose-Marie | duet via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Rose-Marie | ensemble via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Rose-Marie | romantic ballad via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
|
Reveille (bugle call)
linked to:
Reveille bugle call
|
signal call via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
|
Pot Pourri
linked to:
“Pot Pourri”
|
integral section of narrative or thematic arc via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Rocket 88 | 12-bar blues via predicate surface "musicalStructure" ⓘ |
| Take What You Got | ensemble number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Take What You Got | character-driven number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Theme from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | opening credits via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| The Keeper of the Grail | underscore via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| The Keeper of the Grail | leitmotif usage via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| He Lives in You | ensemble number via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
|
Skimbleshanks
linked to:
The Railway Cat
|
ensemble feature via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Portobello Road (reprise) | echoes themes of Portobello Road via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| Portobello Road (reprise) | reinforces main melody of Portobello Road via predicate surface "hasMusicalFunction" ⓘ |
| As the Deer | praise song ⓘ |
| As the Deer | intimate worship song ⓘ |
| A Little Priest | character duet via predicate surface "musicalNumberType" ⓘ |
| Mockingbird | alternating vocal lines via predicate surface "musicalStructure" ⓘ |