Corpus Reports
Minor-Mode Drift in Alt-Pop
Methodology only, results not yet published.No accuracy number appears here until it is measured on a labelled set with sample size, baseline and limitations.
A corpus report on how alt-pop records use minor tonal centers without collapsing into one emotional posture.
Release record
CR-03 · Tonal identity by scene
March 2026
7 min
Rolling corpus studies
Core Thesis
Minor mode in alt-pop behaves less like a mood label and more like a staging area for contrast. The surrounding timbre, rhythm, and pacing determine whether the song reads as dark, glowing, numb, or euphoric.
Observed distribution
The corpus shows recurring clusters where minor tonal centers stay stable while brightness and groove pull the emotional read in very different directions.
Why the report matters
This matters because tonal shorthand is too blunt for scene-level interpretation and branding.
Where to take it next
Read this with key detection, emotional valence, and music-color research to connect tonal center with mood and visual posture.
Evidence Chain
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