Music Styles & Genres
Explore music styles & genres for AI songs. Pop, rock, EDM, hip-hop, ambient & more. Master style prompts for perfect AI-generated music.
Welcome to Style and Genres
This section covers everything you need to know about creating compelling style prompts and understanding genre characteristics for your AI-generated music with Trymusic AI.
What You'll Learn
Master the art of describing musical styles, explore genre-specific techniques, and discover ready-to-use prompts for various music styles.
What's in This Section?
108 Dance Music Prompts
Ready-to-use prompts for electronic dance music. Click to copy and paste into Trymusic AI!
Using Commas in Prompts
Learn the best practices for punctuation in style prompts for optimal results
Style Prompts vs. Simple Prompts
Simple Prompts
Simple prompts describe what you want your song to be about:
A love song about missing someone, melancholic and heartfeltBest for: Quick generation, beginners, when you want the AI to handle all musical decisions
Style Prompts
Style prompts describe how you want your song to sound:
Indie folk, acoustic guitar, gentle vocals, warm production, intimate and nostalgicBest for: Precise control, specific sonic visions, professional-sounding results
Key Concepts
Genre
The foundational style of music:
- Pop, Rock, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Country, etc.
Instrumentation
The specific instruments you want to hear:
- Acoustic guitar, synthesizers, drums, piano, strings, etc.
Production Style
How the music is produced and mixed:
- Lo-fi, polished, raw, ambient, studio-quality, etc.
Mood & Energy
The emotional quality and intensity:
- Upbeat, melancholic, energetic, chill, intense, relaxed, etc.
Getting Started with Styles
Define Production
Describe how it should sound
Indie pop, synthesizers, acoustic guitar, drums, lo-fi productionSet the Mood
Add emotional and energy descriptors
Indie pop, synthesizers, acoustic guitar, drums, lo-fi production, dreamy and nostalgicPopular Genre Families
Electronic & Dance
- House, Techno, Trance, Dubstep
- Synthwave, Chillwave, Future Bass
- Ambient, IDM, Drum & Bass
Rock & Alternative
- Classic Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative
- Punk, Grunge, Post-Rock
- Progressive Rock, Math Rock
Pop & Contemporary
- Pop, Synth-pop, Dream Pop
- Electropop, Indie Pop, K-Pop
- Dance-Pop, Art Pop
Hip-Hop & Urban
- Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap
- R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk
- Lo-fi Hip-Hop, Boom Bap
Acoustic & Folk
- Folk, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter
- Country, Bluegrass, Americana
- Celtic, World Folk
Jazz & Blues
- Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion
- Blues, Soul, Funk
- Bossa Nova, Swing
Style Prompt Examples by Genre
Pop Music
Modern pop, synthesizers, electronic drums, catchy hooks, polished production, upbeat energyRock Music
Alternative rock, distorted guitars, powerful drums, raw vocals, gritty production, intenseElectronic Music
Deep house, sub bass, minimal beats, atmospheric pads, hypnotic groove, club-readyHip-Hop
Lo-fi hip-hop, jazzy samples, mellow beats, vinyl crackle, chill vibes, nostalgicFolk
Indie folk, acoustic guitar, banjo, warm vocals, organic production, intimate and heartfeltTips for Effective Style Descriptions
Be Specific
"Vintage analog synthesizers" is better than just "synths"
Use Commas
Separate elements with commas for clarity
Balance Elements
Include genre, instruments, production, and mood
Stay Consistent
Choose elements that work well together
Common Style Elements
Instruments
- Strings: Guitar, bass, violin, cello
- Keys: Piano, synthesizers, organ, keyboard
- Percussion: Drums, percussion, drum machine
- Brass: Trumpet, saxophone, trombone
- Woodwinds: Flute, clarinet, oboe
Production Characteristics
- Quality: Lo-fi, hi-fi, studio-quality, raw
- Space: Ambient, spacious, intimate, dense
- Texture: Warm, cold, gritty, polished, vintage
- Effects: Reverb, delay, distortion, compression
Vocal Styles
- Delivery: Soft, powerful, whispered, shouted
- Harmony: Solo, harmonized, layered, choir
- Gender: Male vocals, female vocals, mixed
- Technique: Melodic, rap, spoken word, scat
Combining Styles
You can blend genres for unique results:
Electro-folk fusion, acoustic guitar with electronic beats, organic and synthetic blendJazz-hop, jazz piano samples, hip-hop beats, smooth and sophisticatedIndie-electronic, indie rock guitars with synth pads, modern and atmosphericNext Steps
Writing Style Prompts
Detailed guide to crafting perfect style descriptions
108 Dance Prompts
Ready-to-use prompts for electronic music
Song Structure
Learn to structure your songs with metatags
Quick Reference
Style Prompt Template
[Genre], [Instruments], [Production], [Vocals], [Mood], [Energy]Example
Synthwave, vintage synthesizers, drum machines, nostalgic 80s vibe, energetic, neon aestheticPro Tip
Start with pre-made prompts from our 108 Dance Music Prompts collection, then modify them to match your vision!
Resources
- 108 Dance Music Prompts: Ready-to-use electronic music prompts
- Comma Usage Guide: Best practices for punctuation
- Style Prompt Guide: In-depth style writing tutorial
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