Introduction to Meta Tags
Learn how meta tags guide aimusicfactory song structure, vocal delivery, instruments, mood, and production choices.
Meta tags are short creative cues that help aimusicfactory understand the role of each part of a song. They can describe structure, emotion, performance, instrumentation, arrangement, and production.
Use bracketed tags inside lyrics when you want to mark a section or performance cue:
[Intro]
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
Use plain descriptive words in the style prompt when you want to shape the overall sound:
dreamy synthpop, female vocal, pulsing bass, wide stereo, nostalgic
Where Tags Work Best
| Place | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lyrics | Structure and section-specific delivery | [Verse], [Chorus], [Whispered Vocals] |
| Style prompt | Overall genre, mood, instruments, production | indie pop, warm piano, intimate vocal |
| Section lines | Dynamic changes inside a song | [Bridge] [Sparse] [Piano] |
Starter Workflow
- Pick one primary genre.
- Add one dominant mood.
- Choose one or two lead instruments.
- Decide the vocal delivery.
- Mark the structure with section tags.
- Add production details only where they matter.
Style:
indie pop, nostalgic, female vocal, clean electric guitar, warm reverb
Lyrics:
[Intro]
[Verse]
City lights are fading slow
[Chorus]
[Building Energy] [Layered Vocals]
We keep running where the night winds go
Practical Rules
- Keep the most important tags near the beginning of the prompt or section.
- Use structure tags before style or performance tags.
- Avoid stacking contradictory cues like
[High Energy]and[Peaceful]on the same section. - Prefer specific tags over vague ones:
[Electric Guitar Distortion]is clearer than[Guitar]. - Start with three to five cues per section, then add more only when the result needs tighter control.