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Table 1 Ajdective groups (A–J) as presented by Farnsworth [4], K–M were extended by Li and Ogihara[5].

From: Determination of Nonprototypical Valence and Arousal in Popular Music: Features and Performances

A

cheerful, gay, happy

H

dramatic, emphatic

B

fanciful, light

I

agitated, exciting

C

delicate, graceful

J

frustrated

D

dreamy, leisurely

K

mysterious, spooky

E

longing, pathetic

L

passionate

F

dark, depressing

M

bluesy

G

sacred, spiritual