| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | classic rock | 45 uses |
| 2 | alternative rock | 40 uses |
| 3 | 80s | 39 uses |
| 4 | indie rock | 34 uses |
| 5 | female vocalists | 34 uses |
| 6 | new wave | 30 uses |
| 7 | pop | 28 uses |
| 8 | alternative | 28 uses |
| 9 | rock | 20 uses |
| 10 | hard rock | 18 uses |
| 11 | electronic | 16 uses |
| 12 | indie | 13 uses |
| 13 | british | 10 uses |
| 14 | folk | 9 uses |
| 15 | britpop | 9 uses |
| 16 | brazilian | 9 uses |
| 17 | 60s | 8 uses |
| 18 | grunge | 8 uses |
| 19 | singer-songwriter | 8 uses |
| 20 | 70s | 7 uses |
| 21 | synthpop | 7 uses |
| 22 | progressive rock | 6 uses |
| 23 | new age | 6 uses |
| 24 | jazz | 5 uses |
| 25 | post-punk | 5 uses |
| 26 | psychedelic | 5 uses |
| 27 | mod | 5 uses |
| 28 | ambient | 4 uses |
| 29 | indie pop | 4 uses |
| 30 | piano | 4 uses |
| 31 | blues | 4 uses |
| 32 | mpb | 4 uses |
| 33 | celtic | 4 uses |
| 34 | soul | 3 uses |
| 35 | bossa nova | 3 uses |
| 36 | acoustic | 3 uses |
| 37 | punk rock | 3 uses |
| 38 | instrumental | 2 uses |
| 39 | punk | 2 uses |
| 40 | swedish | 2 uses |
| 41 | dance | 2 uses |
| 42 | techno | 2 uses |
| 43 | canadian | 2 uses |
| 44 | guitar | 2 uses |
| 45 | 90s | 2 uses |
| 46 | brasil | 2 uses |
| 47 | symphonic metal | 2 uses |
| 48 | the who | 2 uses |
| 49 | badfinger | 2 uses |
| 50 | japanese | 1 use |