| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | singer-songwriter | 46 uses |
| 2 | classical | 35 uses |
| 3 | soundtrack | 30 uses |
| 4 | pop | 30 uses |
| 5 | swing | 30 uses |
| 6 | rhythm and blues | 24 uses |
| 7 | folk | 23 uses |
| 8 | deutsch | 20 uses |
| 9 | irish | 20 uses |
| 10 | rock and roll | 20 uses |
| 11 | easy listening | 19 uses |
| 12 | motown | 17 uses |
| 13 | rock | 15 uses |
| 14 | 80s | 14 uses |
| 15 | 70s | 12 uses |
| 16 | 60s | 11 uses |
| 17 | satire | 10 uses |
| 18 | ragtime | 9 uses |
| 19 | soul | 8 uses |
| 20 | jazz | 6 uses |
| 21 | opera | 5 uses |
| 22 | musical | 4 uses |
| 23 | big band | 3 uses |
| 24 | political | 3 uses |
| 25 | gospel | 3 uses |
| 26 | 50s | 3 uses |
| 27 | country | 1 use |
| 28 | latin | 1 use |
| 29 | dixie | 1 use |