Whimsical music, by how it feels
Whimsical music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 14 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.
The character of Whimsical
Across the 14 Whimsical songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Great Pumpkin Waltz (the calmest here, 15) to Minstrels (the most charged, 54), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1910–2008.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Minstrels.
The calmest whimsical songs (7)
Moderate intensity (7)
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