Style tags are descriptors in your Suno prompt that define the sound: genre, mood, instruments, and production. Structure markers like [Verse] and [Chorus] go in the lyrics field to organize song sections. Metatags is an informal term for any tag that controls Suno's output. Understanding which tags go where—and which combinations work—is the key to consistent results.
Place these in your lyrics field at the start of each section. They tell Suno how to organize the song.
Define the musical style. Be specific—subgenres produce better results than broad categories.
Set the emotional tone and intensity level.
Control the overall sound quality and texture.
Describe the voice characteristics you want.
Copy these proven combinations as starting points:
Use 4-8 style tags for best results. Too few gives Suno too much freedom; too many can create conflicts. Focus on one tag per category: genre, mood, instrumentation, vocal style, and production quality.
Structure tags like [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] go in the lyrics field, not the style prompt. Place them at the beginning of each section. The style prompt is for sonic descriptors only.
Square brackets [Verse] are structure markers that Suno interprets as instructions. Writing "Verse:" as plain text may be sung as lyrics. Always use brackets for structure.
Suno recognizes standard structure tags and common musical descriptors. Custom tags like [My Special Section] won't be understood. Stick to recognized tags for reliable results.
Suno may deprioritize conflicting tags (like "calm" and "aggressive" together) or overly technical terms. Keep your tags coherent and complementary for best results.
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