Master Suno AI Meta Tags for Precision Music Creation
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This article was originally published on June 24, 2024, and updated on April 16, 2025. Last verified for Suno AI v4.5 on June 8, 2025.
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How to Use Suno AI Metatags in v4
Suno v4.5 continues to support metatag-based formatting, but now responds better when those tags are embedded into natural, full-sentence instructions. The short-form style still works, but phrasing now plays a bigger role in how prompts are interpreted by the AI.
Correct Instruction Examples:
Old Format (v3.5):
Mood: Energetic | Genre: Pop | Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Synths | Vocals: Female Lead
Updated Format (v4.5):
Create a high-energy pop song featuring electric guitar, synth layers, and a strong female lead vocal.
These can also be stacked with tags placed at the beginning of the prompt for reinforcement.
Important: Metatags work best when entered early in your prompt or inside Suno's "Style" box in the prompt editor.
Suno AI Metatag Categories
Note: Not all tags trigger consistent behavior across genres. Use the AI Music Toolkit to document which tags perform best in your builds.
Song Structure Tags
[Intro], [Verse], [Pre-Chorus], [Chorus], [Post-Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro], [Hook], [Break], [Fade Out], [Fade In]
Instrumental Tags
[Instrumental], [Guitar Solo], [Piano Solo], [Drum Solo], [Bass Solo], [Instrumental Break]
Vocal Tags
[Male Vocal], [Female Vocal], [Duet], [Choir], [Spoken Word], [Harmonies], [Vulnerable Vocals], [Whisper]
Key Song Element Tags
[Catchy Hook], [Emotional Bridge], [Powerful Outro], [Soft Intro], [Melodic Interlude], [Percussion Break]
Mood and Atmosphere Tags
[Eerie Whispers], [Ghostly Echoes], [Melancholic Atmosphere], [Euphoric Build], [Serene Ambience]
Dynamic Progression Tags
[Building Intensity], [Climactic], [Orchestral Build]
Genre and Style Tags
[Hip-Hop Beat], [Rock Fusion], [Synthwave-Pop]
Rhythm and Tempo Tags
[Four-on-the-Floor], [Syncopated Rhythm]
Production and FX Tags
[Reverb Heavy], [Drum Machine]
Narrative and Structural Tags
[Story Intro], [Plot Development]
Signature Sound Tags
[Bittersweet Harmony], [Pulsing Synth]
Cultural and Regional Tags
[Celtic Fiddle], [Afrobeat Rhythm]
Prompt Stack Example
Try this phrasing with embedded metatags:
Build an energetic Afrobeat-inspired song with pulsing synth layers and a climactic outro. Tags: [Afrobeat Rhythm] [Pulsing Synth] [Climactic]
Want to organize and test your own tag stacks?
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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.
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.