Song Structure Tags Guide

Learn how to use song structure tags to create professional arrangements and control the flow of your AI-generated music. These tags help you build complete songs with proper sections, transitions, and dynamics.

Basic Song Sections

Primary Sections

• [Intro]
• [Verse]
• [Chorus]
• [Outro]
• [Bridge]
• [Pre-Chorus]
• [Post-Chorus]
• [Hook]
• [Refrain]

Numbered Sections

• [Verse 1]
• [Verse 2]
• [Verse 3]
• [Verse 4]
• [Chorus 1]
• [Chorus 2]
• [Final Chorus]
• [Last Chorus]
• [Bridge 1]
• [Bridge 2]

Alternative Names

• [Stanza] (alternative to Verse)
• [Refrain] (repeated section)
• [Drop] (EDM/Electronic)
• [Build-up] (EDM/Electronic)
• [Break] (general pause/change)
• [Breakdown] (stripped section)

Instrumental Sections

Solo Sections

• [Guitar Solo]
• [Piano Solo]
• [Drum Solo]
• [Bass Solo]
• [Saxophone Solo]
• [Trumpet Solo]
• [Violin Solo]
• [Keyboard Solo]
• [Synth Solo]
• [Harmonica Solo]

Instrumental Breaks

• [Instrumental]
• [Instrumental Break]
• [Instrumental Bridge]
• [Instrumental Chorus]
• [Instrumental Verse]
• [Music Break]
• [Musical Interlude]

Featured Instruments

• [Guitar Break]
• [Piano Break]
• [Drum Break]
• [Bass Break]
• [Strings Section]
• [Brass Section]
• [Woodwind Section]
• [Percussion Break]

Electronic/EDM Structure Tags

Build and Release

• [Build]
• [Build-up]
• [Pre-Drop]
• [Drop]
• [Bass Drop]
• [Beat Drop]
• [Melodic Drop]
• [Second Drop]
• [Final Drop]

Electronic Sections

• [Breakdown]
• [Break]
• [Ambient Break]
• [Beat Break]
• [Synth Break]
• [Filter Sweep]
• [Rise]
• [Fall]

DJ-Friendly Tags

• [DJ Intro]
• [DJ Outro]
• [Mix In]
• [Mix Out]
• [Loop Section]
• [Extended Mix]
• [Radio Edit]
• [Club Mix]

Transition Tags

Fade Effects

• [Fade In]
• [Fade Out]
• [Quick Fade]
• [Slow Fade]
• [Cross Fade]
• [Fade to Black]
• [Fade to Silence]

Stops and Starts

• [Stop]
• [Hard Stop]
• [Sudden Stop]
• [Full Stop]
• [Pause]
• [Silence]
• [Brief Pause]
• [Dramatic Pause]
• [Beat Stop]

Musical Transitions

• [Key Change]
• [Modulation]
• [Tempo Change]
• [Time Signature Change]
• [Meter Change]
• [Transition]
• [Smooth Transition]
• [Abrupt Transition]

Build Techniques

• [Tension Building]
• [Energy Build]
• [Crescendo]
• [Climax]
• [Peak]
• [Resolution]
• [Release]

Dynamic Control Tags

Volume Dynamics

• [Quiet]
• [Soft]
• [Loud]
• [Very Loud]
• [Fortissimo]
• [Pianissimo]
• [Mezzo Forte]
• [Dynamic]
• [Dynamic Range]

Gradual Changes

• [Crescendo]
• [Decrescendo]
• [Diminuendo]
• [Swell]
• [Building]
• [Fading]
• [Growing]
• [Diminishing]

Arrangement Density

• [Minimal]
• [Sparse]
• [Full Arrangement]
• [Dense]
• [Thick]
• [Thin]
• [Stripped]
• [Stripped Down]
• [Bare Bones]
• [Wall of Sound]
• [Lush]
• [Rich]

Energy Levels

• [Low Energy]
• [Medium Energy]
• [High Energy]
• [Peak Energy]
• [Calm]
• [Intense]
• [Relaxed]
• [Explosive]
• [Subdued]

Special Structure Tags

Extended Sections

• [Extended Intro]
• [Extended Outro]
• [Extended Chorus]
• [Extended Bridge]
• [Long Outro]
• [Outro Jam]
• [Fade Out Jam]

Repeated Elements

• [Repeat]
• [Loop]
• [Vamp]
• [Ostinato]
• [Riff]
• [Motif]
• [Theme]
• [Recurring Theme]

Classical/Jazz Elements

• [Coda]
• [Tag]
• [Turnaround]
• [Cadenza]
• [Fermata]
• [Ritardando]
• [Accelerando]
• [Rubato]
• [Dal Segno]
• [Fine]

Unique Sections

• [False Ending]
• [Surprise Ending]
• [Hidden Track]
• [Bonus Section]
• [Easter Egg]
• [Reprise]
• [Recap]
• [Medley Section]
• [Mashup Section]

Time-Based Tags

Song Positioning

• [Opening]
• [Beginning]
• [Middle]
• [End]
• [Final Section]
• [Last Part]
• [Closing]

Duration Markers

• [Short Intro]
• [Long Intro]
• [Brief Interlude]
• [Extended Section]
• [Quick Transition]
• [Lengthy Build]

Timing Instructions

• [After 8 Bars]
• [At 0:30]
• [Halfway Through]
• [Near the End]
• [Throughout]
• [Entire Song]
• [From Start]
• [Until End]

Arrangement Patterns

Pop/Rock Structure

[Intro] → [Verse 1] → [Pre-Chorus] → [Chorus] → 
[Verse 2] → [Pre-Chorus] → [Chorus] → [Bridge] → 
[Final Chorus] → [Outro]

EDM Structure

[DJ Intro] → [Build-up] → [Drop] → [Breakdown] → 
[Build-up 2] → [Second Drop] → [Outro]

Classical Structure

[Opening] → [Theme A] → [Theme B] → [Development] → 
[Recapitulation] → [Coda]

Verse-Chorus Structure

[Intro] → [Verse] → [Chorus] → [Verse] → [Chorus] → 
[Bridge] → [Chorus] → [Outro]

Usage Examples

Basic Implementation

"Pop song with [Intro], [Verse 1], [Chorus], [Verse 2], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Final Chorus], [Outro]"

Dynamic Arrangement

"Start with [Quiet Intro], build to [Powerful Chorus], [Stripped Down Verse 2], [Full Arrangement Final Chorus]"

Electronic Production

"[Ambient Intro] leading to [Build-up] then massive [Bass Drop], followed by [Breakdown] and [Second Drop]"

Complex Structure

"[Orchestral Intro] [Fade In], [Verse 1] [Minimal], [Pre-Chorus] [Building], [Chorus] [Full Arrangement], [Instrumental Break] featuring [Guitar Solo], [Bridge] with [Key Change], [Final Chorus] [Crescendo], [Outro] [Fade Out]"

Best Practices

1. Logical Flow: Ensure sections follow a natural progression
2. Balance Repetition: Don't overuse the same section
3. Dynamic Variety: Use contrasting dynamics between sections
4. Clear Markers: Place structure tags at the beginning of lines
5. Genre Appropriate: Match structure to your chosen genre
6. Timing Consideration: Think about section lengths
7. Smooth Transitions: Use transition tags between major sections

Common Song Structures

Pop Formula

• Intro (4-8 bars)
• Verse 1 (16 bars)
• Pre-Chorus (8 bars)
• Chorus (8-16 bars)
• Verse 2 (16 bars)
• Pre-Chorus (8 bars)
• Chorus (8-16 bars)
• Bridge (8 bars)
• Final Chorus (8-16 bars)
• Outro (4-8 bars)

EDM Formula

• Intro (16-32 bars)
• Build-up (16 bars)
• Drop (32 bars)
• Breakdown (16-32 bars)
• Build-up 2 (16 bars)
• Second Drop (32 bars)
• Outro (16-32 bars)

Rock Ballad

• Intro (instrumental)
• Verse 1 (soft)
• Chorus (building)
• Verse 2 (slightly fuller)
• Chorus (full)
• Guitar Solo
• Bridge (emotional peak)
• Final Chorus (biggest)
• Outro (fade)

Hip-Hop Structure

• Intro
• Verse 1 (16 bars)
• Hook/Chorus (8 bars)
• Verse 2 (16 bars)
• Hook/Chorus (8 bars)
• Verse 3 (16 bars)
• Hook/Chorus (8 bars)
• Outro

Advanced Techniques

Nested Structures

"[Intro] with [Fade In], [Verse 1] containing [Quiet] start then [Building] to end"

Parallel Instructions

"[Chorus] with [Harmonies] and [Full Arrangement] plus [High Energy]"

Conditional Structures

"[Bridge] only if energy needs lifting, otherwise straight to [Final Chorus]"

Meta Instructions

"Classic rock structure but with modern production"
"Radio-friendly arrangement under 3:30"
"Extended version for club play"

Remember: Song structure tags are the backbone of professional-sounding AI music generation. Use them to create complete, well-arranged tracks that flow naturally from beginning to end!