Off Minor

Thelonious Monk
Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1 (1947)
Moderate 160 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Harmonically adventurous with dissonant clusters and unresolved chords creating tension and forward motion; angular piano voicings and playful timing add unexpected surprises without extreme aggression.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A jazz standard featuring dissonant minor second clusters, clashing chords, and offbeat phrasing in a 32-bar AABA form, showcasing Monk's unique harmonic landscape.

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Moods: contemplative, playful

Traditions: bebop, jazz piano

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