Suno Tags (English)

high — A sustained note in the treble register.

suspended — A pedal point that delays resolution.

dissonant — A pedal tone that clashes with the chords above it.

resolved — A pedal point that smoothly transitions into a cadence.

Sample Usage:

[pedal-point: Low sustained organ note for a gothic atmosphere.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical: Used in Bach’s fugues and organ compositions for harmonic grounding.

Jazz: Walking bass lines often contain pedal points for harmonic tension and release.

Cinematic: Low drone-like pedal points in horror or thriller soundtracks enhance unease.

Metal/Rock: Guitar pedal tones sustain dissonance before heavy riffing.

[personae]

Meaning: Specifies the vocal character or persona performing the track, ensuring consistency across verses, harmonies, and vocal layers.

Placement: Typically placed before [vocals] or [harmony], defining a character or vocal identity early in the track.

Accepted Parameters:

gritty-male — A deep, textured male voice.

ethereal-female — Light, airy female vocals.

robotic — Artificial, vocoder-like singing.

opera-tenor — Classical, operatic male tenor.

soft-whisper — Gentle, whispered tones.

Sample Usage:

[personae: Robotic male voice with synthetic textures.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Electronic & Cyberpunk: "Robotic" for digital, AI-like vocals.

Rock & Metal: "Gritty-male" for powerful lead vocals.

Classical & Operatic: "Opera-tenor" for dramatic arias.

Ambient & Experimental: "Soft-whisper" for eerie textures.

Track Structure Recommendation

[personae: Ethereal female voice leading into soft whispers]

[intro: Solo vocal phrase floating over atmospheric synths]

[verse: Expressive lines carried by delicate vocal textures]

[chorus: Full harmonization expanding the character’s voice]

[outro: Whispered phrases fading into echoes]

[pizzicato]

Meaning: Defines plucked string articulations for a more rhythmic and staccato effect in string instruments.

Placement: Typically used within [instruments] or [harmony].

Accepted Parameters:

light — Subtle, delicate pizzicato.

sharp — Pronounced, dynamic plucks.

bouncy — Playful, rhythmic feel.

dark — Ominous, low-register pizzicato.

Sample Usage:

[pizzicato: Bouncy, rhythmic plucked strings over a jazz groove.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Baroque: Light pizzicato passages in string quartets.

Jazz & Swing: Bouncy plucks in basslines and violin accents.

Cinematic & Horror: Dark, eerie pizzicato used for suspense.

Electronic & Pop: Pizzicato-like synth plucks for texture.

Track Structure Recommendation

[pizzicato: Light, playful plucks introducing the theme]

[verse: Delicate pizzicato string backing under lead melody]

[chorus: Expanding harmonies with layered pizzicato texture]

[bridge: Deep, dramatic low-string plucks]

[outro: Soft pizzicato fading into silence]

[power-off drop]

Meaning: Defines a dramatic, abrupt silence effect, simulating an electronic system suddenly turning off.

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

Accepted Parameters:

sudden — Instant drop with no reverb tail.

glitchy — Stuttering before the cut-off.

resonant — A slight echo before silence.

percussive — Accompanied by a bass thump or impact.

Sample Usage:

[power-off drop: Sudden, glitchy silence after the beat build-up.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Electronic & EDM: Used for suspense before beat drops.

Hip-Hop & Trap: Tactical silence before 808 kicks return.

Industrial & Experimental: Creates eerie interruptions in rhythm.

Cinematic & Sci-Fi: Futuristic breakdowns with simulated glitches.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Rising synth arpeggios building tension]

[verse: Heavy bass and beat-driven groove]

[power-off drop: Abrupt silence before the chorus]

[chorus: Full re-entry with dramatic percussion]

[outro: Distant echoes fading into silence]

[pre-chorus]

Meaning: Defines the section leading from the verse into the chorus, building tension and anticipation.

Placement: Typically placed between [verse] and [chorus] in [structure].

Accepted Parameters:

rising — Gradual build-up into the chorus.

syncopated — Off-beat rhythms to create anticipation.

minimal — Stripped-down before a strong chorus impact.

harmonized — Vocally layered to enhance tension.

Sample Usage:

[pre-chorus: Rising vocal harmonies with increasing synth layers.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Pop & R&B: Melodic pre-choruses setting up catchy hooks.

Rock & Alternative: Guitar-driven pre-choruses for tension.

Hip-Hop & Trap: Minimalist, beat-only pre-choruses.

Cinematic & Epic: Orchestral swells leading into grand moments.

Track Structure Recommendation

[verse: Soft piano melody with subdued vocals]

[pre-chorus: Gradual rise in vocal intensity and instrumentation]

[chorus: Full orchestral and vocal explosion]

[outro: Smooth transition back to soft textures]

[prelude]

Meaning: Specifies an introductory musical passage, often setting the mood for the entire composition.

Placement: Typically used before [structure], [intro], or [theme].

Accepted Parameters:

solo — A single instrument introduction.

orchestral — Full symphonic opening.

ambient — Atmospheric, pad-driven textures.

rhythmic — Percussion-driven thematic intro.

Sample Usage:

[prelude: Orchestral string overture with a cinematic buildup.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Romantic: Grand, symphonic preludes before themes.

Electronic & Synthwave: Slow ambient buildups into beats.

Cinematic & Epic: Huge orchestral introductions before action.

Jazz & Blues: Piano-based preludes before main motifs.

Track Structure Recommendation

[prelude: Solo piano opening with emotional phrasing]

[theme: Full string orchestra carrying the melody]

[development: Expansion into a cinematic arrangement]

[outro: Soft fade-out with distant echoes]

[pronunciation]

Meaning: Specifies how words should be enunciated in the vocal performance, which can be useful for ensuring clarity or stylization.

Placement: Typically placed within [vocals] or [language] to ensure it is applied correctly.

Accepted Parameters:

clear — Words are pronounced distinctly.

soft — Slightly subdued, gentle enunciation.

accented — Adds a specific accent (e.g., French, British, Southern).

slurred — Lazy or smooth pronunciation.

robotic — AI-style, flat vocal articulation.

Sample Usage:

[pronunciation: Clear and crisp, ensuring every word is understood.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Pop & R&B: "Soft" for emotional delivery.

Hip-Hop & Trap: "Accented" for stylized flow.

Jazz & Blues: "Slurred" for relaxed phrasing.

Electronic & Experimental: "Robotic" for synthetic vocals.

Track Structure Recommendation

[pronunciation: Clear, with a slightly accented delivery]

[verse: Precise articulation with moderate pacing]

[chorus: Expressive, slightly exaggerated vowels]

[bridge: Whispered delivery, intimate phrasing]

[outro: Words fading into a breathy whisper]

[pulse]

Meaning: Defines the rhythmic foundation or heartbeat of the track.

Placement: Typically used within [rhythm], [tempo], or [structure] to guide the groove.

Accepted Parameters:

steady — A constant, unchanging pulse.

driving — Strong, forceful rhythmic push.

syncopated — Off-beat or complex rhythmic emphasis.

irregular — Changing tempo patterns.

subtle — Light, minimal rhythmic presence.

Sample Usage:

[pulse: Driving and syncopated, creating a hypnotic groove.]

Genre-Based Usage:

House & Techno: "Steady" for dance beats.

Jazz & Funk: "Syncopated" for groove.

Progressive Rock & Metal: "Irregular" for time changes.

Orchestral & Cinematic: "Subtle" for gradual builds.

Track Structure Recommendation

[pulse: Steady with slight acceleration in the chorus]

[verse: Rhythmic guitar pattern anchoring the beat]

[chorus: Full percussion section emphasizing pulse]

[bridge: Pulse breaks down into irregular phrasing]

[outro: Slow rhythmic fade into silence]

[recapitulation]

Meaning: Refers to the return of the main theme, often after a development section, commonly used in classical and cinematic compositions.

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

Accepted Parameters:

exact — Identical to the original theme.

varied — Altered slightly with new harmonies.

orchestral — Expanded for a larger arrangement.

minimal — Stripped-down return of the theme.

Sample Usage:

[recapitulation: Orchestral reprise of the opening theme with added brass.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Symphonic: "Exact" for structured returns.

Jazz & Improvisation: "Varied" for theme reinventions.

Rock & Progressive: "Orchestral" for dramatic finales.

Electronic & Ambient: "Minimal" for subtle motif callbacks.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Gentle string introduction with a main theme]

[verse: Variation of the theme with light piano support]

[bridge: Expansion into different harmonic territory]

[recapitulation: Full orchestral return of the main melody]

[outro: Quiet resolution with a softened reprise]

[refrain]

Meaning: Defines a repeated phrase or musical passage, typically appearing in multiple sections of the track.

Placement: Typically placed within [structure], [chorus], or [vocals].

Accepted Parameters:

melodic — A tune repeated throughout.

lyrical — A repeated vocal phrase.

instrumental — A motif repeated by instruments.

harmonic — A chord progression appearing multiple times.

Sample Usage:

[refrain: Repeated vocal phrase that echoes at the end of each chorus.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Pop & Rock: "Melodic" refrains for earworms.

Hip-Hop & R&B: "Lyrical" refrains for hook-based tracks.

Electronic & House: "Instrumental" refrains for looping textures.

Orchestral & Jazz: "Harmonic" refrains for theme consistency.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Refrain introduced as an instrumental hook]

[verse: New melody leading toward the refrain]

[chorus: Full refrain, sung with layered harmonies]

[bridge: A break before the refrain returns]

[outro: Fading refrain, gradually repeating into silence]

[register]

Meaning: Specifies the pitch range where a melody or harmony is played.

Placement: Typically used within [harmony] or [orchestration].

Accepted Parameters:

low — Deep bass registers.

mid — Middle range instruments or vocals.

high — Treble instruments or falsetto vocals.

extended — Unusually high or low registers for an instrument.

shifted — The melody is transposed up or down an octave.

Sample Usage:

[register: High violin melodies soaring over low brass.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Opera & Classical: Sopranos sing in high register, basses in low register.

Electronic & Ambient: Pads or drones in the low register add warmth.

Rock & Pop: Shifting vocal registers enhances emotional contrast in choruses.

Jazz & Blues: Saxophones explore extended registers for expressive solos.

[resolution]

Meaning: Defines how musical tension is released, often through chord progressions or phrase endings.

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

Accepted Parameters:

strong — A definitive resolution (e.g., V-I in classical music).

weak — A soft or unresolved cadence (e.g., IV-I in gospel music).

delayed — The resolution is postponed for suspense.

suspended — The resolution is avoided, keeping tension.

chromatic — The resolution involves non-diatonic steps.

Sample Usage:

[resolution: Delayed V-I movement to build anticipation.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical: Strong resolutions create a satisfying harmonic closure.

Jazz: Weak or chromatic resolutions add complexity and unpredictability.

Electronic & Ambient: Delayed or suspended resolutions create an open, floating sound.

Rock & Blues: Using blues-style resolutions (e.g., V-IV-I) keeps a song feeling raw.

[retrograde]

Meaning: Indicates a melody, motif, or harmony played in reverse.

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

Accepted Parameters:

melodic — The notes of the melody are played in reverse order.

harmonic — Chord progressions move backward.

inverted — Both retrograde and inversion (flipping the melody upside down).

canon — Retrograde used in a fugue-like counterpoint.

mirrored — The rhythm is also reversed.

Sample Usage:

[retrograde: Melodic retrograde variation for an avant-garde effect.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Classical & Baroque: Used in fugues and canons (e.g., Bach’s musical riddles).

Jazz & Avant-Garde: Reversing licks or motifs adds unexpected complexity.

Electronic & Experimental: Retrograde sequences create glitchy, surreal effects.

Horror & Sci-Fi Soundtracks: Retrograde harmonies can sound eerie and unnatural.

[reverb]

Meaning: Specifies the level and type of reverberation, controlling depth and space in the track’s mix.

Placement: Typically used within [effects], [mixing], or [vocals].

Accepted Parameters:

dry — Minimal or no reverb.

hall — Large, expansive reverb.

plate — Vintage, metallic reverb sound.

cathedral — Extremely large, church-like reflections.

echoed — Delayed, bouncing reflections.

Sample Usage:

[reverb: Soft hall reverb on vocals with a deep echo on the outro.]

Genre-Based Usage:

Ambient & Soundscape: "Cathedral" for massive, immersive spaces.

Rock & Shoegaze: "Hall" for atmospheric guitars.

Jazz & Classical: "Plate" for warm, natural tone.

Electronic & Pop: "Echoed" for dreamy vocal effects.

Track Structure Recommendation

[intro: Soft piano with plate reverb]

[verse: Vocals with subtle hall reverb]

[chorus: Expansive reverb creating a wide stereo field]

[bridge: Delay-heavy echo effect on vocals]

[outro: Deep, long reverb tail fading into silence]

[reverberate]

Meaning: Specifies a strong and continuous reverb effect, creating an echoing, immersive atmosphere.

Placement: Typically used within [effects], [mixing], or [vocals].