# Data Source / 数据来源声明

## Music Genre Data

The genre data in this directory is sourced from **[RateYourMusic](https://rateyourmusic.com/genres/)**.

- **Total genres**: 5,947
- **Data date**: 2026-01-31
- **Structure**: 49 main genres > 737 sub-genres > 5,161 detailed sub-genres

## Usage Notice

This data is included for **educational and personal use only**.

- The genre names, descriptions, and hierarchical relationships are used to help users discover and explore music styles.
- All rights to the original data belong to RateYourMusic / Sonemic.
- If you are the rights holder and have concerns about this usage, please open an issue.

## Links

- RateYourMusic Genres: https://rateyourmusic.com/genres/
- RateYourMusic: https://rateyourmusic.com/