| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 85 uses |
| 2 | italian | 74 uses |
| 3 | electronic | 47 uses |
| 4 | new wave | 46 uses |
| 5 | 80s | 45 uses |
| 6 | singer-songwriter | 45 uses |
| 7 | 60s | 36 uses |
| 8 | british | 35 uses |
| 9 | pop | 33 uses |
| 10 | post-punk | 26 uses |
| 11 | synthpop | 23 uses |
| 12 | rock | 22 uses |
| 13 | punk | 22 uses |
| 14 | beat | 16 uses |
| 15 | alternative | 11 uses |
| 16 | folk | 9 uses |
| 17 | dance | 9 uses |
| 18 | experimental | 8 uses |
| 19 | german | 8 uses |
| 20 | french | 7 uses |
| 21 | psychedelic | 7 uses |
| 22 | glam rock | 7 uses |
| 23 | progressive | 6 uses |
| 24 | garage | 5 uses |
| 25 | nu rave | 5 uses |
| 26 | post-rock | 4 uses |
| 27 | britpop | 4 uses |
| 28 | shoegaze | 3 uses |
| 29 | horror punk | 3 uses |
| 30 | ye-ye | 3 uses |
| 31 | twee pop | 2 uses |
| 32 | synth pop | 2 uses |
| 33 | post punk | 2 uses |
| 34 | lounge | 2 uses |
| 35 | punk rock | 2 uses |
| 36 | psychobilly | 2 uses |
| 37 | rock n roll | 2 uses |
| 38 | vintage | 2 uses |
| 39 | shake | 2 uses |
| 40 | soundtrack | 1 use |
| 41 | noise | 1 use |
| 42 | disco | 1 use |
| 43 | classical | 1 use |
| 44 | hip hop | 1 use |
| 45 | classic | 1 use |
| 46 | grunge | 1 use |
| 47 | hardcore | 1 use |
| 48 | surf | 1 use |
| 49 | indie pop | 1 use |
| 50 | electroclash | 1 use |