Meta Tags Encyclopedia

Meta tags in Suno AI are directives that guide the AI in structuring songs, dictating styles, and integrating dynamics, thus allowing for detailed creative control and expression in generating music and lyrics. They act as instructions or hints you give to the AI to help it understand exactly what kind of song you want to create.

How to Use Meta Tags

Meta tags can significantly enhance the quality and precision of your AI-generated songs. Here’s how you can apply meta tags effectively:

Structuring Songs: Meta tags help define the structure of your song. Use tags to specify sections like [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus], and [Outro]. This ensures the AI understands the flow and progression of your song, maintaining a coherent structure where each part is distinct. For example:
```
[Intro] Slow guitar strumming
[Verse] Whispered lyrics here
[Chorus] Powerful vocal rise
[Outro] Fading piano melody
```
Dictating Styles: Meta tags can guide the AI to produce music in specific styles or genres such as pop, rock, jazz, or even combinations for unique sounds.
Integrating Dynamics: Control dynamics like volume, tempo, and emotion using meta tags. You can tell the AI to make certain parts of the song softer or more energetic, adding a professional touch. Use tags like [Catchy Hook], [Emotional Bridge], and [Powerful Outro] to emphasize certain parts of the song. For example:
```
[Verse] The story begins here
[Emotional Bridge] A heartfelt solo
[Catchy Hook] This line repeats
[Powerful Outro] Climactic finish
```
Creating Detailed Lyrics: Meta tags can fine-tune lyrics by specifying themes, rhyme schemes, and the mood of the lyrics. This helps generate coherent and meaningful lyrics that fit well with the music.

Meta Tag Categories

Meta tags can be broadly categorized into:

Structural Tags

These tags define the different parts of a song:

[Chorus] - The chorus part of the song.
[Intro] - Introduction part of the song.
[Outro] - Ending part of the song.
[Verse] - The verse sections of the song.
[Pre-Chorus] - Section that builds anticipation before the chorus.
[Bridge] - Section that provides a contrast to the verse and chorus.

Sound Effects Meta Tags

These tags introduce specific sound effects:

Barking - Sound of a dog barking.
Beeping - Beeping sound.
Bell dings - Sound of a bell dinging.
Birds chirping - Sound of birds chirping.
Bleep - A short, high-pitched sound.
Cheering - Sound of people cheering.
Cheers and applause - Sound of people cheering and clapping.
Chuckles - Sound of light laughter.
Clapping - Sound of clapping.
Cough - Sound of coughing.
Groaning - Sound of groaning.
Phone ringing - Sound of a phone ringing.
Ringing - General ringing sound.
Screams - Sound of screaming.
Sighs - Sound of sighing.
Squawking - Sound of squawking.
Whispers - Sound of whispering.
Whistling - Sound of whistling.

Vocal Expressions Meta Tags

These tags specify types of vocal expressions:

Announcer - Voice of an announcer.
Audience laughing - Sound of an audience laughing.
Female narrator - Voice of a female narrator.
Giggling - Sound of giggling.
Man - Voice of a man.
Reporter - Voice of a reporter.
Woman - Voice of a woman.
Boy - Voice of a boy.
Girl - Voice of a girl.

Static and Other Effects

These tags introduce static or other effects:

Applause - Sound of applause.
Clears throat - Sound of someone clearing their throat.
Censored - Silenced part that is censored.
Silence - Complete silence, no sound.

Styles and Genres Meta Tags

These tags specify the style or genre of the music:

Acoustic - Acoustic style.
African - African music style.
Alternative metal - Alternative metal genre.
Alternative pop - Alternative pop music.
Ambient - Ambient music.
Atlanta rap - Rap style from Atlanta.
Ballad - Style of narrative song.
Baroque - Baroque music.
Blues - Blues genre.
Boom bap - A style of hip hop.
Cello - Music featuring the cello.
Chill - Chill music for relaxing.
Christian & Gospel - Christian and gospel music.
Christmas - Christmas-themed music.
Country & Americana - Country and Americana music.
Dance & Electronic - Dance and electronic music.
Drums - Music focusing on drum sounds.
EDM - Electronic dance music.
Girl group - Music by girl groups.
Gospel - Gospel music.
Hardcore rap - Aggressive style of rap.
Heavy metal - Heavy metal music.
Hip hop - Hip hop music.
Indie - Independent music style.
Indie rock - Indie rock genre.
J-pop - Japanese pop music.
Jazz - Jazz music.
K-pop - Korean pop music.
Lo-fi - Low-fidelity music.
Orchestra - Orchestral music.
Party - Party music.
Piano - Music featuring the piano.
Pop - Pop music.
Pop-Rock - Pop rock music.
Post-Hardcore - Post-hardcore genre.
Punk Rock - Punk rock music.
R &B - Rhythm and blues music.
R &B & Soul - Rhythm and blues and soul music.
Rap - Rap music.
Reggae - Reggae music.
Rock - Rock music.
Romantic - Romantic music style.
Soul - Soul music.
Synth - Music featuring synthesizers.
Synth pop - Synthesizer-based pop music.
Techno - Techno music.

Instrumental and Vocal Tags

These tags dictate the type of instruments and vocals:

[Guitar solo] - A guitar solo.
[Female Vocal] - Female vocals.
[Saxophone] or [sax] - Saxophone instrument.
[Alto Saxophone Solo] - An alto saxophone solo.

Advanced Techniques

Concise Tags: Use short, lowercase tags for efficient processing. For example, [chorus] and [drop].
Template Usage: Create a structure template for your song, using tags to define sections, and upload audio to seed a new song. This enhances output quality. For example:
```
[Bridge with Ostinato]
[Transition Section]
[Heavy Female Screaming Section]
[Bridge Section]
[Chorus with Drop]
```

Detailed Prompts in Lyrics Field: Use the Lyrics field to include detailed prompts that guide the AI. In the "Style of Music" field, enter a high-level description and reference the Lyrics field for details. For example:

Lofi, Chilled, Ambient, Downtempo, Female Vocals
SEE <SONG_DETAILS> IN THE LYRICS FIELD FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

Then, in the Lyrics field:

<SONG_DETAILS>
[GENRES: Chilled Lofi, Ambient, Downtempo]
[SOUNDS LIKE: Tycho, Bonobo, Nujabes]
[STYLE: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Lush, Clean]
[MOOD: Calm, Serene, Reflective, Dreamy]
[VOCALS: Female, Ethereal, Background]
[ARRANGEMENT: Slow tempo, Laid-back groove, Ethereal textures, Clean guitar melodies]
[INSTRUMENTATION: Clean electric guitar, Synthesizers, Ambient pads, Subtle percussion]
[TEMPO: Slow, 70-90 BPM]
[PRODUCTION: Lo-fi aesthetic, Warm tones, Soft compression, Analog warmth, Masterpiece, Perfectly Recorded, Produced by Emancipator]
[STRUCTURE: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro]
[DYNAMICS: Gentle throughout, Gradual builds and releases, Smooth transitions]
[EMOTIONS: Peacefulness, Contemplation, Tranquillity, Nostalgia]
</SONG_DETAILS>

Addressing Instrumental Issues: If Suno ignores instrument requests, try rephrasing the tags. For example, use [sax], [saxophone], and [solo] repeatedly.
Addressing Static/Random Sounds: Provide specific feedback describing the issue. For example, "Liked the lyrics but disliked the random TV static."
Extending Songs: If Suno does not generate the exact solo or instrument, extend the song midway using the lyric function or a new style prompt.
Consistent Intro: By adding the STRUCTURE attribute, you can ensure Suno AI creates a proper intro when you use the [Intro] tag.
Quality Prompts: Use terms like "perfect production, studio recording, hi-fidelity" under the PRODUCTION attribute to improve audio quality.
Experimentation: Experiment with different prompts and tags. Multiple attempts may be needed to achieve the desired result.
Custom Mode: If using custom mode, leave sections blank and fill them with specific prompts later.

How to Use Meta Tags​

Meta Tag Categories​

Structural Tags​

Sound Effects Meta Tags​

Vocal Expressions Meta Tags​

Static and Other Effects​

Styles and Genres Meta Tags​

Instrumental and Vocal Tags​

Advanced Techniques​