Elegant music, by how it feels

Elegant music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 5 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Elegant

Across the 5 Elegant songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Apollon Musagète (the calmest here, 30) to Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 (the most charged, 45), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Apollon Musagète.