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Meta tags are keywords that guide SunoAI in creating your music. They function as "creative instructions" that define genre, mood, instruments, effects, and song structure.
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[Tag]
1. Browse Categories: Explore different tag categories in the right panel
2. Drag Tags: Click and drag any tag to your lyrics or style field
3. Auto-Format: Tags are automatically formatted with proper syntax
4. Combine: Mix multiple tags for complex musical ideas
These are the fundamental categories every music creator should master:
Define the architectural structure of your track.
Essential Structure Tags:
[Verse] - Main narrative section[Chorus] - Memorable hook section [Bridge] - Contrasting section[Intro] - Opening section[Outro] - Closing section[Pre-Chorus] - Build-up before chorus[Post-Chorus] - After chorus sectionAdvanced Structures:
[Verse 1], [Verse 2] - Numbered verses[Chorus x2] - Repeat indicators[Instrumental Break] - No vocals section[Solo Section] - Featured instrument spotlight
Set the emotional tone and feeling of your track.
Emotional Moods:
[Melancholic] - Sad, reflective[Euphoric] - Extremely happy, uplifting[Nostalgic] - Wistful, remembering[Dreamy] - Ethereal, floating[Aggressive] - Intense, forceful[Peaceful] - Calm, serene[Mysterious] - Enigmatic, intriguingAtmospheric Tags:
[Dark Atmosphere] - Brooding, ominous[Bright Atmosphere] - Light, cheerful[Ambient Atmosphere] - Spacious, atmospheric[Intimate Atmosphere] - Close, personal
Control the power and drive of your music.
Energy Levels:
[High Energy] - Pumping, driving[Medium Energy] - Steady, moderate[Low Energy] - Calm, relaxed[Building Energy] - Gradually increasing[Explosive Energy] - Sudden burstsIntensity Modifiers:
[Intense] - Maximum power[Gentle] - Soft approach[Powerful] - Strong presence[Subtle] - Understated[Dynamic] - Varying levels
Specify the instruments that drive your track.
String Instruments:
[Electric Guitar] - Modern, amplified[Acoustic Guitar] - Natural, organic[Bass Guitar] - Low-end foundation[Violin] - Classical elegance[Cello] - Deep, rich tonesPercussion:
[Drums] - Full drum kit[Electronic Drums] - Digital percussion[Hand Percussion] - Organic rhythms[Timpani] - Orchestral drumsKeyboards & Synths:
[Piano] - Classic acoustic[Electric Piano] - Vintage electric[Synthesizer] - Electronic sounds[Organ] - Church or Hammond[Strings Section] - Orchestral stringsWind Instruments:
[Saxophone] - Jazz sophistication[Trumpet] - Bright, bold[Flute] - Light, airy[Clarinet] - Smooth, woody
Define the musical style and tradition.
Popular Genres:
[Pop] - Mainstream appeal[Rock] - Guitar-driven[Hip-Hop] - Urban, rhythmic[Electronic] - Digital soundscapes[Jazz] - Improvisation, swing[Classical] - Orchestral tradition[Folk] - Traditional, acoustic[R&B] - Rhythm and blues[Country] - American roots[Reggae] - Jamaican rhythmElectronic Subgenres:
[House] - Four-on-the-floor[Techno] - Repetitive, mechanical[Ambient] - Atmospheric, textural[Dubstep] - Heavy bass drops[Trance] - Hypnotic, buildingRock Subgenres:
[Alternative Rock] - Non-mainstream rock[Hard Rock] - Heavy, distorted[Indie Rock] - Independent sound[Progressive Rock] - Complex structures
Shape the vocal character and delivery.
Vocal Styles:
[Male Vocals] - Masculine voice[Female Vocals] - Feminine voice[Harmonies] - Multiple vocal parts[Choir] - Group vocals[Whispered Vocals] - Intimate delivery[Powerful Vocals] - Strong, belted[Smooth Vocals] - Silky deliveryVocal Techniques:
[Falsetto] - High, breathy[Vibrato] - Voice tremolo[Melismatic] - Multi-note syllables[Staccato Vocals] - Short, detached[Legato Vocals] - Smooth, connectedVoice Characters:
[Raspy Voice] - Rough texture[Clear Voice] - Clean, pure[Deep Voice] - Low register[High Voice] - Upper register[Soulful Voice] - Emotional depth
Professional-level tags for sophisticated music creation:
Professional audio processing and effects.
Reverb & Space:
[Hall Reverb] - Large space echo[Room Reverb] - Intimate space[Plate Reverb] - Vintage metallic[Spring Reverb] - Surf guitar classic[No Reverb] - Dry, close soundDelay & Echo:
[Echo] - Distinct repetitions[Delay] - Time-based repetition[Slapback Delay] - Short, snappy[Ping Pong Delay] - Stereo bouncingDistortion & Saturation:
[Distortion] - Heavy clipping[Overdrive] - Warm saturation[Fuzz] - Vintage distortion[Clean] - No distortionModulation:
[Chorus] - Pitch modulation[Flanger] - Sweeping effect[Phaser] - Phase shifting[Tremolo] - Amplitude modulation
Define harmonic movement and chord relationships.
Classic Progressions:
[I-V-vi-IV] - Pop progression (C-G-Am-F)[vi-IV-I-V] - Alternative pop (Am-F-C-G)[I-vi-IV-V] - 50s progression[ii-V-I] - Jazz standard[I-VII-♭VI-♭VII] - Rock progressionHarmonic Qualities:
[Major Harmony] - Bright, happy[Minor Harmony] - Dark, sad[Modal Harmony] - Ancient scales[Jazz Harmony] - Extended chords[Dissonant Harmony] - Tension, clashAdvanced Harmony:
[Suspended Chords] - Unresolved tension[Extended Chords] - 7ths, 9ths, 11ths[Altered Chords] - ♭5, #5, ♭9, #9[Quartal Harmony] - Built on fourths
Add texture and atmosphere with sound elements.
Natural Sounds:
[Rain] - Weather atmosphere[Thunder] - Dramatic impact[Wind] - Atmospheric movement[Ocean Waves] - Peaceful nature[Fire Crackling] - Warm ambianceUrban Sounds:
[Traffic] - City atmosphere[Footsteps] - Human presence[Doors] - Transitional sounds[Machinery] - Industrial textureMusical Effects:
[Vinyl Crackle] - Vintage texture[Tape Hiss] - Analog warmth[Record Scratch] - Hip-hop classic[Reverse Reverb] - Ethereal buildup[Risers] - Building tension[Impacts] - Dramatic punctuation
Specify tonality and scale systems.
Major Keys:
[C Major] - No sharps/flats[G Major] - One sharp[D Major] - Two sharps[A Major] - Three sharps[E Major] - Four sharpsMinor Keys:
[A Minor] - Natural minor[E Minor] - One sharp[B Minor] - Two sharps[F# Minor] - Three sharpsModes:
[Dorian Mode] - Minor with raised 6th[Mixolydian Mode] - Major with lowered 7th[Lydian Mode] - Major with raised 4th[Phrygian Mode] - Minor with lowered 2ndExotic Scales:
[Pentatonic Scale] - Five-note scale[Blues Scale] - Pentatonic with blue note[Chromatic Scale] - All 12 notes[Whole Tone Scale] - Only whole steps
Control timing, groove, and rhythmic feel.
Tempo Markings:
[Slow Tempo] - 60-80 BPM[Medium Tempo] - 90-120 BPM[Fast Tempo] - 130-180 BPM[Very Fast] - 180+ BPMRhythmic Feels:
[Straight Feel] - Even eighth notes[Swing Feel] - Uneven eighths[Shuffle Feel] - Triplet-based[Latin Feel] - Syncopated patternsGroove Types:
[Backbeat] - Emphasis on 2 and 4[Off-beat] - Syncopated emphasis[Polyrhythm] - Multiple rhythms[Cross-rhythm] - Conflicting patternsTime Signatures:
[4/4 Time] - Standard four beats[3/4 Time] - Waltz time[6/8 Time] - Compound duple[5/4 Time] - Odd meter
Professional production techniques and creative approaches.
Arrangement Techniques:
[Call and Response] - Musical conversation[Counterpoint] - Independent melodies[Layering] - Multiple parts[Unison] - Same melody, multiple instruments[Canon] - Overlapping repetitionsDynamic Control:
[Crescendo] - Gradually louder[Diminuendo] - Gradually softer[Forte] - Loud dynamic[Piano] - Soft dynamic[Sforzando] - Sudden accentTextural Techniques:
[Minimalist] - Sparse, repetitive[Maximalist] - Dense, complex[Monophonic] - Single melody line[Homophonic] - Melody with accompaniment[Polyphonic] - Multiple independent melodiesCreative Effects:
[Glitch] - Digital artifacts[Granular] - Microscopic sampling[Morphing] - Gradual transformation[Sidechaining] - Rhythmic pumping
🆕 NEW! SunoAI offers advanced parameters for even more precise control of music generation. Here's how to use them with meta tags.
What it does: Allows you to exclude specific elements you DON'T want in the track.
Available for: Pro and Premier users
How to Use:
✅ IN STYLE: "Pop, Female Vocal, Piano, Uplifting"
❌ IN EXCLUDE: "Male Vocal, Electric Guitar, Dark"
Practical Examples:
🎤 Vocal Control:
Male VocalFemale VocalSinging, Melodic Vocals🎸 Instrument Control:
Electronic, Synthesizer, Drum MachinePiano, KeyboardAcoustic Guitar, Acoustic Drums🎵 Genre Control:
Electronic, Hip Hop, PopModern, Electronic, Pop
What it does: Direct control of the main voice gender.
Options: Male | Female
Combination with Meta Tags:
VOCAL GENDER: Female
STYLE TAGS: Powerful Vocals, Soulful Vocals, R&B
RESULT: Powerful female voice in R&B style
What it does: Controls how "creative" or "strange" the result can be.
Range: 0% (Safe) ➜ 100% (Chaos) | 50% = Normal
How to Use:
🛡️ SAFE (0-30%): Predictable Results
Pop, Piano Ballad, Female Vocal → standard ballad⚖️ NORMAL (40-60%): Balanced
🌪️ CHAOS (70-100%): Experimental
Jazz + Electronic at 90% = very experimental fusionWeirdness Suggestions:
Classic Genres (Pop, Rock): 30-50%
Experimental Genres (Ambient, IDM): 60-80%
Unusual Fusions: 70-90%
Covers/Tributes: 10-30%
What it does: Controls how closely SunoAI should stick to your style tags.
Range: 0% (Loose) ➜ 100% (Strong)
How to Use:
🌊 LOOSE (0-30%): Free Interpretation
Rock at 20% = could become soft rock, folk rock, etc.⚖️ MODERATE (40-60%): Balanced
🔒 STRONG (70-100%): Strict Adherence
Progressive Rock, 7/8 time, Synthesizer at 90% = very faithfulStyle Influence Suggestions:
Vague Tags (Pop, Rock): 70-90% (for more control)
Specific Tags (Progressive Djent Metal): 40-60% (tags already precise)
Experimentation: 20-40% (for creative surprises)
🎯 Advanced Combination Strategies:
#### 🔥 Professional Formula:
1. DEFINE precise meta tags (15-20 tags)
2. SET Style Influence high (70-80%) for control
3. ADD a touch of Weirdness (40-60%) for creativity
4. USE Exclude Styles to eliminate unwanted elements
5. TEST and refine based on results
#### 📋 Systematic Testing Template:
TEST 1 - Maximum Control:
Style: Pop, Piano, Female Vocal, Emotional, Ballad
Vocal Gender: Female
Weirdness: 30%
Style Influence: 80%
Exclude: Male Vocal, Electric Guitar
TEST 2 - Balanced Creativity:
Style: [same tags]
Weirdness: 50%
Style Influence: 60%
Exclude: [same]
TEST 3 - Experimental:
Style: [same tags]
Weirdness: 70%
Style Influence: 40%
Exclude: [same]
#### 🚀 Master Combination: Meta Tags + Advanced Parameters
Complete Example - "Cyber Ballad":
Meta Tags:
Synthwave, Ballad, Emotional, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar,
Female Vocal, Dreamy, Nostalgic, 80s, Reverb Heavy
Advanced Parameters:
Vocal Gender: Female
Weirdness: 45% (controlled creativity)
Style Influence: 75% (faithful to synthwave)
Exclude Styles: Male Vocal, Aggressive, Fast Tempo
Expected Result: Emotional synthwave ballad with female voice, 80s atmosphere, without aggressive or fast elements.
💎 Success formula: Precise Meta Tags + High Style Influence + Moderate Weirdness + Strategic Exclude Styles = Professional custom music! 🎵✨
Master the art of combining meta tags for professional results.
Combine tags from different categories to create depth:
Base: Rock + Electric Guitar + Male Vocal
Atmosphere: + Dark + Aggressive + Intense
Production: + Raw Production + Reverb Heavy
Structure: + Intro + Verse + Chorus
Example Layering:
Vary tags during different sections for dynamic storytelling:
[Intro]: Atmospheric, Mysterious, Clean Electric Guitar
[Verse]: Introspective, Gentle, Acoustic Guitar
[Chorus]: Energetic, Powerful, Distorted Electric Guitar
[Bridge]: Dramatic, Cinematic, String Section
[Outro]: Peaceful, Fade Out
Progressive Build Examples:
Unite seemingly opposite elements for unique results:
Gentle + Distorted Electric Guitar = Interesting contrast
Electronic + Acoustic Drum Kit = Organic/digital fusion
Dark + Uplifting = Bittersweet emotion
Classical + Modern = Timeless innovation
Successful Contrast Combinations:
Ready-to-use templates for popular genres:
#### Pop Ballad:
Pop, Emotional, Gentle, Building, Piano, String Section,
Female Vocal, Vulnerable Vocals, Reverb Heavy,
Long Reverb (Hall), I-V-vi-IV, Major 7th, Clean Production
#### EDM Anthem:
EDM, Progressive House, Energetic, Explosive, Anthemic,
Synth Lead, Synth Bass, TR-808, Electronic Drums,
Vocoder, Vocal Chops, Sidechain Compression,
Wall of Sound, Crowd Noise, Cheering
#### Indie Folk:
Indie Folk, Peaceful, Contemplative, Organic,
Acoustic Guitar, Fingerpicking, Harmonica,
Male Vocal, Gentle Vocals, Natural Reverb,
Field Recording, Dorian Mode, Folk Progressions
#### Dark Electronic:
Dark Electronic, Mysterious, Atmospheric, Synthesizer,
Minor Key, Reverb Heavy, Delay, Ambient Pads,
No Vocals, Cinematic, Tension, Building
Real-world examples of professional tag combinations in action.
Style Prompt:
Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Cinematic,
Mysterious, Atmospheric, Dreamy, Hypnotic, Epic, Dark,
Introspective, Electric Guitar, Lead Guitar, Synthesizer,
Hammond Organ, Male Vocal, Ethereal Vocals, Haunting Vocals,
Reverb Heavy, Delay, Echo, Phaser Effect, ii-V-I,
Modal Interchange, Dorian Harmony, Thunder, Wind,
Raw Production, Wall of Sound
Detailed Structure:
[Intro - Ethereal, Hypnotic]
[Clean Electric Guitar arpeggios, Synth Pad]
[Whispered Vocals, heavy reverb]
[Verse - Dark, Introspective]
[Hammond Organ, Timpani rolls]
[Chorus - Epic, Layered]
[Distorted Electric Guitar, Layered Harmonies, Phaser Effect]
[Guitar Solo - Psychedelic, Intense]
[Lead Guitar, Tape Delay, Creative Panning, Lydian Harmony]
Why This Works:
Style Prompt:
EDM, Progressive House, Trance, Electro House, Energetic,
Intense, Driving, Explosive, Synthesizer, Synth Lead,
TR-808, Electronic Drums, Vocoder, Autotuned Vocals,
Sidechain Compression, Low-Pass Filter Sweep, Wall of Sound,
Wide Stereo Image, Crowd Noise, Cheering, I-V-vi-IV
Build-up and Drop Structure:
[Build-up]: High-Pass Filter Sweep, Tension, Rising
[Drop]: Explosive, Synth Lead, Heavy Compression, Maximum Impact
[Breakdown]: Low-Pass Filter Sweep, Silence
[Second Drop]: Full Wall of Sound, Crowd Cheering
Advanced Parameters:
Vocal Gender: Female (for vocal chops)
Weirdness: 40% (controlled festival energy)
Style Influence: 80% (faithful to EDM)
Exclude: Acoustic, Slow Tempo, Sad
Why This Works:
Concept Fusion:
EDM, Futuristic, Glitchy, Electronic, Robotic Voice,
Vocoder, Vocal Chops, Bitcrushing, Glitch Effects,
Stutter Edits, Synthesizer, Electronic Drums,
Euphoric, Anthemic, Modern Production, Creative Panning
Unique Elements:
[Robotic voice filter] for intro[Stutter-vocals] for effects[Vocal chop] in drop: "Su-shiiii!", "Roll it!", "Data-fiiiiish!"Creative Approach:
[Intro]: Robotic Voice, Glitch, Futuristic
[Verse]: Minimal, Glitchy, Building Tension
[Pre-Drop]: Stutter Edits, Rising, Anticipation
[Drop]: Euphoric, Vocal Chops, Maximum Glitch
[Outro]: Futuristic, Dissolving, Digital Decay
Advanced Parameters:
Weirdness: 65% (creative but controlled)
Style Influence: 60% (allow creative interpretation)
Exclude: Acoustic, Traditional, Organic
Why This Is Creative:
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Expert strategies for maximum impact:
🎯 Combining Tags Effectively:
[Dreamy] + [Nostalgic][High Energy] with [Peaceful][Verse] and [Chorus][Electric Guitar] + [Distortion]📝 Tag Placement Strategy:
[Verse], [Chorus]🔄 Iteration Techniques:
1. Start with genre and mood
2. Add key instruments
3. Define song structure
4. Refine with effects and production
5. Test and adjust based on results
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid:
[Calm] + [Aggressive] conflictBASE GENRE + DOMINANT MOOD + LEAD INSTRUMENT + VOCAL STYLE +
ATMOSPHERE + PRODUCTION + STRUCTURE + PERSONAL TOUCH =
PERFECT TRACK! 🚀
[Electric Guitar Distortion] > [Guitar][High Energy] with [Peaceful][Verse] vs [Chorus] energy differences[Electric Guitar] + [Distortion]📝 Tag Placement Strategy:
[Verse], [Chorus]🔄 Iteration Techniques:
1. Start with genre and mood
2. Add key instruments
3. Define song structure
4. Refine with effects and production
5. Test and adjust based on results
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid:
[Calm] + [Aggressive] conflict
Real-world examples of effective tag combinations:
🎸 Rock Anthem:
[Verse]
[Electric Guitar] [Distortion] [Powerful Vocals] [4/4 Time] [Medium Tempo]
[Chorus]
[High Energy] [Anthemic] [Power Chords] [Group Vocals] [Driving Rhythm]
🌙 Ambient Chill:
[Intro]
[Ambient] [Synthesizer] [Reverb] [Slow Tempo] [Peaceful]
[Main Section]
[Dreamy] [Floating] [Minimal] [Soft Pads] [Ethereal]
🎺 Jazz Standard:
[Verse]
[Jazz] [Piano] [Swing Feel] [Smooth Vocals] [Walking Bass]
[Solo Section]
[Saxophone] [Improvisation] [ii-V-I] [Bebop] [Syncopated]
🏠 House Track:
[Intro]
[House] [4/4 Time] [Building Energy] [Hi-hats] [Bass Drop]
[Drop]
[High Energy] [Synthesizer] [Pumping Bass] [Dance] [Euphoric]
The Ultimate Meta Tags Success Formula:
Step 1: Foundation (Genre + Mood)
[Pop], [Rock], [Electronic][Uplifting], [Melancholic], [Energetic]Step 2: Structure (Essential)
[Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge]Step 3: Instrumentation (Color)
[Electric Guitar], [Piano], [Synthesizer][Drums], [Bass Guitar][Strings], [Pad], [Arpeggios]Step 4: Production (Polish)
[Reverb], [Delay], [Chorus][Compressed], [Wide Stereo], [Punchy]Step 5: Refinement (Magic)
[Smooth Vocals], [Harmonies][Guitar Solo], [Breakdown], [Build-up]🎯 Pro Tips for Each Step:
[Electric Guitar Distortion] > [Guitar]Remember: Great music comes from clear vision + precise execution!
Happy music creation! 🎵✨
Meta tags are instructions in square brackets, like [Chorus] or [Guitar Solo], that you place in the Suno lyrics box to guide song structure, instruments, vocal delivery and dynamics. They are directions for the AI and are not meant to be sung.
Put the instruction in square brackets on its own line, right before the lyrics it should affect. For example: [Verse], [Whispered Vocals] or [Sad Piano Intro]. Short, descriptive tags in English work best.
No. Tags are probabilistic hints, not commands: Suno follows them most of the time but can ignore them. If a tag gets ignored, regenerate the song or rephrase the tag with simpler wording.
The style prompt defines the overall genre and sound of the whole song. Meta tags control specific moments inside the song: sections, instruments, vocal delivery and transitions.
Use structure tags for every section, such as [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus] and [Outro], plus a few targeted tags for key moments. Adding a tag to every line tends to confuse the model.
The most reliable structure tags are [Intro], [Verse], [Pre-Chorus], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Instrumental Break], [Guitar Solo], [Outro] and [End].
Yes. Keep the bracketed instructions in English and write the lyrics in your language: Suno reads the tags as directions and sings only the lyrics.
Suno does not publish an official list. This guide documents 1000+ community-tested tags organized in 7 categories, and the free creator tool lets you build prompts with them by drag and drop.