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AI Music Prompts: 25+ Genre Templates & Style Guide

Many people get stuck when facing the Style box - they know the vibe they want but not which words describe it. Find a style, copy a ready-to-use template, and create your own variation.

Ready-to-Use Prompt Templates by Genre

Find your style, copy the template, and use it in the music studio.

Pop

Upbeat pop, catchy melody, synth pop, 120 BPM, Key of C major, radio-friendly, modern production, harmonic chorus

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Indie Pop

Indie pop, dreamy synths, jangly guitar, soft vocals, 105 BPM, intimate production, bittersweet, warm

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K-Pop

K-pop, girl group, electronic, auto-tune vocals, dance beat, bright synth, 130 BPM, Korean lyrics

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J-Pop

J-Pop, anime opening style, soaring vocals, orchestral strings, 140 BPM, bright, energetic, emotional chorus

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Synth Pop

Synth pop, 80s inspired, analog synths, drum machine, bright melody, 118 BPM, retro-futuristic, polished

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Bedroom Pop

Bedroom pop, lo-fi production, soft vocals, guitar and synth, 100 BPM, hazy, personal, intimate recording

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Sound Like Your Favorite Artists

Describe musical qualities rather than asking for a direct copy of an artist's work.

The Weeknd Style

Dark R&B, moody synth pads, falsetto vocals, 80s synthwave influence, 90 BPM, atmospheric, reverb-heavy, cinematic production

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Billie Eilish Style

Whisper-pop, minimal bass-heavy beats, ASMR vocals, dark atmosphere, 70 BPM, sparse production, intimate, haunting

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Taylor Swift Style

Pop anthem, storytelling lyrics, acoustic guitar base, building to full band, 120 BPM, emotional, catchy chorus, polished production

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Hans Zimmer Style

Epic cinematic orchestral, heavy brass, driving strings, massive percussion, 80 BPM, building intensity, film trailer quality, grand and heroic

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BPM Speed Guide

Use a BPM range to steer the pace, or describe the feeling in words such as slow and dreamy or fast and energetic.

50-70 BPM

Meditative, floating, deeply soothing. Ambient and dub.

70-85 BPM

Soulful and relaxing. Ballads, R&B, lo-fi, and reggae.

85-100 BPM

Laid-back groove. Soul, neo-soul, folk, and funk.

100-130 BPM

Walking to danceable pace. Pop, rock, house, and disco.

130-150 BPM

Fast and driving. Techno, trap, and punk.

150-180 BPM

Fierce and dense. Metal, drum and bass, and bluegrass.

Decade Tags: Same Style, Different Texture

An era tag changes the production character of the same musical idea.

1960s

Vintage rock, Motown, and early soul textures.

1970s

Disco, funk, and progressive rock.

1980s / 80s

Synth-pop, new wave, and gated reverb drums.

1990s / 90s

Grunge, trip-hop, and early electronic music.

2000s

Emo and early Auto-Tune production textures.

Modern / contemporary

Current hybrid genres and chart-ready production.

8 Rules for Writing Better AI Music Prompts

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Front-Load the Genre

Place your core genre and mood first.

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Use Comma-Separated Keywords

Use short tags that name the sound clearly.

03

Include a Specific BPM

A tempo number gives the track a clear pace.

04

Specify Key Instruments

Name two or three instruments to define the sound.

05

Describe Vocal Style

Specify the voice and delivery you want.

06

Add Production Descriptors

Words like cassette warmth or polished production shape the texture.

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Layer Decade Tags

Combine an era with a modern genre for a fresh texture.

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Keep It Under 30 Words

Focused prompts are easier to follow than long lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with genre, mood, tempo, instruments, vocal style, and production texture. Keep the prompt focused.

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