Understanding Suno AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Metatags

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These tags enable you to customize and enhance your AI-generated music, offering precision in structure, instrumentation, vocals, and more. Here's a detailed guide to help you understand and effectively use these metatags:

1. Song Structure Metatags:

  • [Intro]: Marks the beginning of the song.
  • [Verse]: Indicates a verse section.
  • [Pre-Chorus]: Prepares for the chorus.
  • [Chorus]: Highlights the main chorus.
  • [Post-Chorus]: Adds a section after the chorus.
  • [Bridge]: Introduces a contrasting section.
  • [Outro]: Marks the end of the song.
  • [Hook]: Emphasizes a catchy part.
  • [Break]: Introduces a break in the song.
  • [Fade Out]: Gradually decreases volume to end the song.
  • [Fade In]: Gradually introduces a section.

2. Instrumental Metatags:

  • [Instrumental]: Adds an instrumental section.
  • [Guitar Solo]: Features a guitar solo.
  • [Piano Solo]: Features a piano solo.
  • [Drum Solo]: Features a drum solo.
  • [Bass Solo]: Features a bass solo.
  • [Instrumental Break]: Insert an instrumental section.

3. Vocal Metatags:

  • [Male Vocal]: Specifies male vocals.
  • [Female Vocal]: Specifies female vocals.
  • [Duet]: Indicates a duet.
  • [Choir]: Adds choir vocals.
  • [Spoken Word]: Creates a section with spoken vocals.
  • [Harmonies]: Adds vocal harmonies.
  • [Vulnerable Vocals]: Generates raw, emotional vocal performances.
  • [Whisper]: Generates softer, whispered vocals.

4. Specific Elements Metatags:

  • [Catchy Hook]: Creates a memorable hook.
  • [Emotional Bridge]: Adds an emotionally intense bridge.
  • [Powerful Outro]: Ends the song with a strong outro.
  • [Soft Intro]: Starts the song softly.
  • [Melodic Interlude]: Adds a melodic break.
  • [Percussion Break]: Introduces a percussion-focused section.

5. Atmosphere and Mood Metatags:

  • [Eerie Whispers]: Adds faint, unsettling background vocals.
  • [Ghostly Echoes]: Creates reverb-heavy, ethereal sounds.
  • [Ominous Drone]: Introduces a low, continuous tone for tension.
  • [Spectral Melody]: Generates a haunting, otherworldly melody.
  • [Melancholic Atmosphere]: Creates a sad or reflective mood.
  • [Euphoric Build]: Builds towards a joyful climax.
  • [Tense Underscore]: Adds underlying tension to the music.
  • [Serene Ambience]: Creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere.
  • [Nostalgic Tones]: Evokes a sense of nostalgia.

6. Dynamic and Progression Metatags:

  • [Building Intensity]: Gradually increases musical intensity.
  • [Climactic]: Reaches a musical high point.
  • [Emotional Swell]: Creates a gradual build-up of emotional intensity.
  • [Layered Arrangement]: Creates complex, multi-instrumental arrangements.
  • [Orchestral Build]: Gradually introduces orchestral elements.
  • [Stripped Back]: Reduces instrumentation to bare essentials.
  • [Sudden Break]: Introduces an abrupt change.
  • [Crescendo]: Gradually increases volume/intensity.
  • [Decrescendo]: Gradually decreases volume/intensity.

7. Genre and Style Metatags:

  • [Hip-Hop Beat]: Adds a hip-hop rhythm.
  • [Rock Fusion]: Blends rock elements.
  • [Electronic Crossover]: Incorporates electronic music elements.
  • [Folk-Punk]: Combines folk and punk styles.
  • [Synthwave-Pop]: Merges synthwave and pop genres.
  • [Afrobeat Rhythm]: Incorporates Afrobeat style.
  • [Genre Shift]: Changes musical style mid-song.
  • [Electronic Layers]: Adds synthesizer and electronic elements.
  • [Acoustic Break]: Switches to acoustic instruments for a section.

8. Rhythm and Tempo Metatags:

  • [Four-on-the-Floor]: Generates a steady, danceable beat.
  • [Syncopated Rhythm]: Adds rhythmic complexity.
  • [Breakbeat Rhythm]: Incorporates breakbeat style.
  • [Polyrhythmic Percussion]: Uses multiple conflicting rhythms.
  • [Tempo Change]: Alters the song's pace.
  • [Steady Beat]: Maintains a consistent rhythm throughout.
  • [Tempo Lock]: Prevents sudden tempo changes.
  • [Rhythmic Anchor]: Introduces a persistent rhythmic element.

9. Production and Effect Metatags:

  • [Reverb Heavy]: Add spacious reverb effects.
  • [Distorted Guitar]: Include distorted guitar sounds.
  • [Synth Arpeggio]: Add arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.
  • [Drum Machine]: Use electronic drum sounds.
  • [Sidechain Compression]: Mimics sidechain compression effects.
  • [Stereo Widening]: Enhances the stereo field of the mix.
  • [Dynamic EQ]: Simulates frequency-specific dynamic processing.
  • [Multiband Processing]: Applies different effects to specific frequency ranges.

10. Narrative and Structural Metatags:

  • [Story Intro]: Sets up the narrative.
  • [Character Theme]: Introduces musical motifs for characters.
  • [Plot Development]: Progresses the story musically.
  • [Climactic Build]: Builds tension towards the story's climax.
  • [Narrative Resolution]: Musically concludes the story.
  • [Plot Twist]: Signals a sudden change in musical direction.
  • [Surprise Ending]: Introduces an unexpected conclusion.
  • [Key Change]: Signals a shift in musical key.

11. Specific Sound Metatags:

  • [Heart-Wrenching Strings]: Adds emotive string arrangements.
  • [Bittersweet Harmony]: Introduces complex, emotionally charged harmonies.
  • [Pulsing Synth]: Adds rhythmic synthesizer patterns.
  • [Crowd Chant]: Introduces crowd vocals for energy.
  • [Bass Drop]: Includes a dramatic bass emphasis.
  • [Unexpected Instrument]: Adds a surprising instrument.

12. Cultural and Regional Metatags:

  • [Celtic Fiddle]: Incorporates Celtic fiddle style.
  • [Bollywood Strings]: Adds Bollywood-style string arrangements.
  • [Flamenco Guitar]: Includes flamenco guitar techniques.
  • [Gamelan Ensemble]: Incorporates Gamelan-style percussion.

Conclusion: Experiment with these metatags to craft personalized, high-quality music. Stay updated as Suno AI evolves, adding new tags and refining existing ones. Dive into the creative possibilities today and enhance your music production with Suno AI.


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2 comments

I was able to check out your profile and really liked the tracks where I saw you used some of your recommendations, good stuff! https://suno.com/@spinningradios550 for anyone just seeing this thread.

Gary Whittaker

Solid list – thank you! I can recommend:
For rhythm and tempo – “Mixolydian” generates a distinct and interesting result.
For genre and style – “Turntablism” is fun but scratches can be overpowering.
For production and effects – “Delays” subtly adjusts the timing, sound and feel of a track.
For dynamic and progression – “Cinematic” alters structure and sound dramatically with similar outcomes, and is best used sparingly.

Chas

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