Suno Tags (English)

Genre-Based Usage:

Ambient & Chill: Long-form, evolving loops.

Electronic & House: Repetitive beat structures.

Video Game Music: Background loops for interactive use.

Minimalist & Experimental: Hypnotic, recurring motifs.

Track Structure Recommendation

[loop: Seamless atmospheric transition]

[intro: Distant drones and reversed piano samples]

[verse: Rising synth pads with layered textures]

[chorus: Subtle percussive pulse maintaining rhythm]

[outro: Fading into a repeatable transition]

[male]

Meaning: Specifies that the lead or backing vocals should be performed by a male voice.

Placement: Typically used within [vocals], [harmony], or [structure].

Accepted Parameters:

low — Deep bass or baritone male vocals.

mid — Natural tenor range.

high — Falsetto or high tenor vocals.

gritty — Rough, textured male vocals.

operatic — Classical, dramatic male vocals.

Sample Usage:

[male: Deep, rich baritone leading the verse.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Rock & Blues: Gritty, raspy male vocals.

Pop & R&B: Smooth tenor male leads.

Classical & Opera: Operatic bass or tenor voices.

Jazz & Soul: Expressive male vocals with vibrato.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Soft spoken male intro with ambient backing]

[verse: Deep baritone vocals over piano]

[chorus: Powerful mid-range male harmonies]

[bridge: Falsetto rise into emotional climax]

[outro: Whispered male harmonics fading into silence]

[marcato]

Meaning: Indicates that notes should be played in a forceful, accented manner.

Placement: Typically used within [rhythm] or [dynamics].

Accepted Parameters:

sharp — Sudden, pronounced attack on each note.

percussive — Rhythmically strong articulation.

orchestral — Bold, dynamic orchestral accents.

syncopated — Accents placed off the beat.

Sample Usage:

[marcato: Orchestral brass accents, sharp and dramatic.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Baroque: String sections playing in sharp articulation.

Jazz & Big Band: Bold brass accents.

Rock & Metal: Aggressive, percussive riffing.

Electronic & Industrial: Heavily accented synth stabs.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Percussive piano intro with marcato strings]

[verse: Syncopated marcato brass hits]

[chorus: Full orchestra with pronounced articulation]

[bridge: Short, staccato motifs developing tension]

[outro: Dramatic brass ending with accented closure]

[minuet]

Meaning: Specifies a dance-like, triple-meter (3/4 or 6/8) structure reminiscent of classical minuets.

Placement: Typically used within [style], [rhythm], or [tempo].

Accepted Parameters:

baroque — Authentic minuet style from the 17th-18th century.

waltz-like — Flowing, romantic interpretation.

modernized — Updated for contemporary instruments.

chamber — Designed for small ensembles.

Sample Usage:

[minuet: Baroque-style string minuet in 3/4 time.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Renaissance: Authentic minuet structures.

Jazz & Fusion: Swing-infused minuet adaptations.

Folk & Acoustic: Waltz-like guitar arrangements.

Electronic & Experimental: Synth-based minuets with arpeggiated lines.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Light harpsichord motif introducing the minuet]

[theme: Baroque-inspired strings in 3/4 time]

[variation: Flute melody complementing the minuet rhythm]

[outro: Soft piano closing in minuet style]

[mixing]

Meaning: Controls the balance of frequencies, stereo width, and sound clarity.

Placement: Typically used within [dynamics], [effects], or [structure].

Accepted Parameters:

bass-heavy — Deep, low-end emphasis.

bright — High-frequency clarity.

wide — Expanded stereo imaging.

lo-fi — Retro, softened sound with analog warmth.

punchy — Tight, high-impact sound.

Sample Usage:

[mixing: Wide stereo imaging with bright vocal clarity.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Hip-Hop & Trap: Heavy bass emphasis and crisp percussion.

Rock & Metal: Midrange guitar presence and punchy drums.

Jazz & Funk: Warm, analog mixing for rich textures.

Electronic & Ambient: Wide stereo effects with deep reverb.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Filtered low-end build-up]

[verse: Bright vocals, punchy percussion]

[chorus: Expansive stereo depth with deep bass]

[bridge: High-frequency fade-out leading into drop]

[outro: Soft reverberated delay fading away]

[modulation]

Meaning: Specifies a change in key or tonal shift within the composition.

Placement: Typically used within [harmony], [structure], or [theme].

Accepted Parameters:

sudden, abrupt — An abrupt key change for dramatic effect.

ascending, rising — Moves up in pitch (e.g., C major to D major).

descending, falling — Moves down in pitch (e.g., G major to F major).

gradual, smooth, subtle — Slow harmonic drift.

minor-shift, major-shift — Mood-altering key changes.

chromatic, modal, atonal — Modulation using non-diatonic steps.

Sample Usage:

[modulation: Sudden shift from A minor to C major in the bridge.]

Advice:

Subtle modulations create a flowing progression in pop and classical music.

Sudden modulations enhance dramatic or surprise elements.

Chromatic modulations work well for film scores and jazz.

[mood]

Meaning: Defines the emotional atmosphere of the track.

Placement: Typically used at the start of the track definition to guide composition style.

Accepted Parameters:

dark — Brooding, mysterious, or ominous.

uplifting — Positive, energizing.

melancholic — Sad, introspective.

mystical — Ethereal, otherworldly.

playful — Lighthearted and fun.

Sample Usage:

[mood: Dark, atmospheric tension with deep drones.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Rock & Metal: Dark and aggressive moods.

Electronic & Chill: Uplifting or melancholic textures.

Cinematic & Orchestral: Mystical and grand moods.

Jazz & Soul: Playful and laid-back vibes.

Track Structure Recommendation

[mood: Melancholic, soft and reflective]

[intro: Gentle strings and atmospheric pads]

[verse: Emotional, expressive melody on piano]

[chorus: Expansive orchestration with rising intensity]

[outro: Soft, fading resolution in minor tonality]

[mutation]

Meaning: Refers to the transformation of a melody, harmony, or rhythm into a new variation over time.

Placement: Typically used within [structure], [theme], or [variation].

Accepted Parameters:

gradual — The transformation happens slowly.

abrupt — Sudden shifts in melody or harmony.

textural — Changes in sound design rather than pitch.

harmonic — The harmonic foundation shifts over time.

rhythmic — The rhythm gradually evolves.

Sample Usage:

[mutation: Gradual harmonic shift from major to minor.]

Advice:

Gradual mutation works well for ambient and electronic music.

Abrupt mutation is useful for avant-garde and progressive rock.

Textural mutation is great for experimental and cinematic music.

[no]

Meaning: Negates or disables a particular feature or characteristic in the track. It is used to explicitly prevent the inclusion of certain musical elements.

Placement: Typically placed before structure or vocal tags to ensure exclusions are processed early.

Accepted Parameters:

no-vocals — Ensures the track is fully instrumental.

no-drums — Removes percussion elements.

no-bass — Prevents the presence of bass frequencies or instruments.

no-reverb — Avoids reverb effects.

no-fade — Disables fade-in or fade-out.

Sample Usage:

[no: no-vocals, no-drums]

Genre-Based Usage:

Ambient & Soundscape: "No-drums" for pure atmospheric textures.

Classical & Cinematic: "No-reverb" for a dry, raw recording feel.

Electronic & House: "No-bass" to create a floating, ethereal quality.

Minimalist & Acoustic: "No-fade" for sharp track endings.

Track Structure Recommendation

[no: no-vocals, no-reverb]

[intro: Soft piano with dry orchestration]

[verse: Subtle string backing, no atmospheric effects]

[chorus: Main melody played without reverberation]

[outro: Quick, abrupt stop on the final note]

[no-repeat]

Meaning: Ensures that no section of the track is repeated, forcing Suno to generate unique progressions throughout the composition.

Placement: Typically placed before [structure] to define how sections behave.

Accepted Parameters:

strict — No elements (lyrics, instrumental phrases) repeat.

chorus-only — Allows repetition of the chorus, but prevents repeating verses.

instrumental-varied — Ensures each instrumental section is distinct.

Sample Usage:

[no-repeat: chorus-only]

Genre-Based Usage:

Jazz & Improvisation: "Instrumental-varied" for evolving solos.

Progressive Rock & Metal: "Strict" to ensure unique song progression.

Orchestral & Film Score: "No-repeat" to avoid looping motifs.

Minimalist & Ambient: "Chorus-only" to maintain some repetition while avoiding redundancy.

Track Structure Recommendation

[no-repeat: strict]

[intro: Unique evolving soundscape]

[verse: Slow piano chords, building in complexity]

[chorus: Choir enters with swelling orchestration]

[bridge: Modulated transition into new harmony]

[outro: Resolved final theme, no recurrence]

[orchestra]

Meaning: Specifies the type of orchestral arrangement used in the track.

Placement: Typically placed before [instruments] or [structure] to define the orchestration.

Accepted Parameters:

symphonic — Full orchestra with all sections.

chamber — Small ensemble, often with strings and winds.

brass-heavy — Focus on bold brass sections.

string-dominant — Emphasizes violins, cellos, and other stringed instruments.

percussion-driven — Strong orchestral percussion presence.

Sample Usage:

[orchestra: chamber, string-dominant]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Romantic: "Symphonic" for grand compositions.

Jazz & Big Band: "Brass-heavy" for powerful sound.

Cinematic & Soundtrack: "Percussion-driven" for dramatic scoring.

Electronic & Hybrid: "Chamber" for intimate, modern fusion.

Track Structure Recommendation

[orchestra: symphonic, brass-heavy]

[intro: Slow strings swelling into a majestic brass fanfare]

[theme: Heroic brass melody over rich orchestration]

[development: Expanding harmonic complexity with woodwinds]

[outro: Gentle string diminuendo fading into silence]

[orchestration]

Meaning: Defines how instruments are arranged and distributed in the composition.

Placement: Typically used within [ensemble], [structure], or [style].

Accepted Parameters:

dense — A rich, full orchestral arrangement.

transparent — A light and airy arrangement with space.

layered — Different instrumental groups are stacked in layers.

chamber — A small ensemble with intimate textures.

cinematic — A dramatic, film-score-like orchestration.

Sample Usage:

[orchestration: Layered strings and brass for a cinematic build-up.]

Advice:

Dense orchestration is great for epic scores and symphonic metal.

Transparent orchestration works for baroque, jazz, and folk music.

Layered orchestration adds depth and richness to any genre.

[outro]

Meaning: Defines the final section of the track, specifying how it concludes.

Placement: Typically placed after [structure], indicating the closing style.

Accepted Parameters:

fade-out — Gradually decreasing volume to silence.

sudden-stop — A sharp, abrupt end.

reverb-tail — Ending with a long reverberation.

soft-landing — A gentle, resolving finish.

climactic — A dramatic final section.

Sample Usage:

[outro: Climactic brass swell with a sudden-stop ending.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Rock & Pop: "Fade-out" for classic endings.

Classical & Jazz: "Soft-landing" for smooth resolutions.

EDM & Dance: "Reverb-tail" for atmospheric club endings.

Cinematic & Epic: "Climactic" for impactful finishes.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Delicate harp melody building into orchestral swells]

[verse: Expanding dynamic range with layered vocals]

[chorus: Powerful string and brass crescendos]

[outro: Sudden-stop ending for dramatic effect]

[pad]

Meaning: Defines the type of sustained, atmospheric background sound layers used to enhance depth.

Placement: Typically used within [instruments], [structure], or [effects].

Accepted Parameters:

warm — Soft, analog-style pads.

bright — High-frequency shimmering pads.

evolving — Slowly shifting, morphing pads.

dark — Low, ominous textures.

orchestral — Simulated string ensemble pads.

Sample Usage:

[pad: Warm, evolving synth textures filling the background.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Ambient & Drone: "Evolving" pads for immersive atmospheres.

Cinematic & Soundtrack: "Orchestral" pads for emotional weight.

Electronic & Chillout: "Warm" pads for relaxed textures.

Industrial & Experimental: "Dark" pads for unsettling tension.

Track Structure Recommendation

[pad: Evolving orchestral strings with warm synth undertones]

[intro: Deep synth pads fading in]

[verse: Soft piano melody supported by atmospheric pads]

[chorus: Full orchestral pad swell behind lead vocals]

[outro: Dark, haunting pad fading into silence]

[pan]

Meaning: Defines stereo field placement of instruments or vocals.

Placement: Works best inside section tags, especially [intro:], [theme A:], [verse:].

Accepted Parameters:

warm — Soft, analog-style pads.

bright — High-frequency shimmering pads.

evolving — Slowly shifting, morphing pads.

dark — Low, ominous textures.

orchestral — Simulated string ensemble pads.

Sample Usage:

[theme A: Electric guitars pan left/right in alternating pulses, under a centered vocal harmony.]

[pan: ping-pong guitars, centered vocals]

Genre-Based Usage:

Shoegaze, post-rock, synthwave: wide stereo guitars and ambient pads.

Jazz, funk: stereo horns with centered rhythm.

Ambient/lo-fi: rotating textures or field-width exploration.

[pedal-point]

Meaning: A sustained or repeated note, typically in the bass, that remains constant while harmonies above it change.

Placement: Typically used within [harmony], [bass], or [structure].

Accepted Parameters:

low — A deep, rumbling pedal note in the bass.