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2026 Edition · 124+ Prompts

Complete Guide to AI Music Prompts & Styles

The most comprehensive collection of AI music generation prompts. Browse by genre, mood, instruments, vocal styles, production techniques, and creative mashups. Copy any prompt and start creating.

35+Genres
20+Moods
25+Instruments
20+Vocal Styles
15+Production
15+Mashups

Showing 24 of 124 prompts

Hip-Hop / Trap

Genre Styles

Hard-hitting trap beats, deep 808 bass, hi-hat rolls, dark atmospheric pads, aggressive delivery, modern hip-hop production

hip-hoptrap808surban

Specify sub-genre like 'melodic trap' or 'boom bap' for more focused results

Funk-Pop

Genre Styles

Groovy funk-pop, slap bass, rhythmic guitar scratches, brass stabs, feel-good energy, tight pocket drumming

funkpopgroovyupbeat

Classic Rock

Genre Styles

Classic rock, powerful electric guitar riffs, driving drums, Hammond organ, raw energy, arena-ready anthems

rockguitarclassic70s

Folk-Pop

Genre Styles

Warm folk-pop, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, gentle harmonies, soft percussion, storytelling vocals, campfire intimacy

folkpopacousticwarm

Country Americana

Genre Styles

Country Americana, pedal steel guitar, banjo picking, fiddle melodies, heartfelt storytelling, dusty back-road atmosphere

countryamericanatwangroots

Dark Pop

Genre Styles

Dark pop, brooding synths, heavy bass, haunting melodies, whispered vocals, shadowy electronic textures, minimal percussion

darkpopmoodyelectronic

R&B / Soul

Genre Styles

Smooth R&B, silky vocal runs, neo-soul chord progressions, warm Rhodes piano, understated groove, late-night vibes

rnbsoulsmoothgroovy

Jazz

Genre Styles

Jazz ensemble, walking bass, brush drums, complex chord voicings, saxophone improvisation, smoky club atmosphere

jazzswingimprovisationcomplex

Add 'bebop', 'cool jazz', or 'free jazz' for specific jazz sub-genres

Cumbia

Genre Styles

Traditional cumbia rhythm, accordion melody, guacharaca scraping, llamador drums, tropical dance energy, Colombian roots

cumbialatindancetropical

UK Garage

Genre Styles

UK garage, skippy 2-step beat, chopped vocal samples, deep sub-bass, shuffling hi-hats, late-90s rave energy

uk garage2-stepelectronicbass

Sinti Jazz

Genre Styles

Sinti jazz, rapid acoustic guitar picking, violin melodies, upright bass, hot club swing, Django Reinhardt-inspired virtuosity

gypsy jazzdjangoacousticswing

Film Score

Genre Styles

Cinematic film score, sweeping orchestral arrangements, dramatic crescendos, emotional strings, French horn melodies, timpani rolls

cinematicorchestraldramaticsoundtrack

Orchestral

Genre Styles

Full orchestral arrangement, lush string sections, woodwind countermelodies, brass fanfares, concert hall grandeur, classical structure

orchestralclassicalsymphonygrand

Indie Rock

Genre Styles

Indie rock, jangly guitars, lo-fi drums, reverb-drenched vocals, bittersweet melodies, DIY aesthetic, college radio sound

indiealternativeguitarlo-fi

Psychedelic Rock

Genre Styles

Psychedelic rock, swirling guitar effects, phaser and wah-wah, droning sitar, hypnotic rhythms, acid-inspired exploration

psychedelictrippy60sexperimental

EDM / Dance

Genre Styles

High-energy EDM, massive synth drops, four-on-the-floor kick, euphoric build-ups, side-chain compression, festival anthem energy

edmdanceelectronicfestival

Synthwave / Retrowave

Genre Styles

Synthwave, pulsing analog synths, arpeggiated bass lines, gated reverb drums, neon-lit 80s nostalgia, driving tempo

synthwaveretro80sneon

Lo-Fi Hip-Hop

Genre Styles

Lo-fi hip-hop, dusty vinyl crackle, mellow jazz samples, lazy boom-bap drums, warm tape saturation, late-night study vibes

lo-fichillbeatsstudy

Afrobeat

Genre Styles

Afrobeat, polyrhythmic percussion, funky guitar licks, horn section, Fela Kuti-inspired grooves, extended jam structure, call and response

afrobeatafricanpolyrhythmgroove

Reggae

Genre Styles

Roots reggae, offbeat guitar skanks, deep dub bass, one-drop drum pattern, organ bubbling, positive vibrations, island feel

reggaedubjamaicanoffbeat

Bossa Nova

Genre Styles

Bossa nova, nylon guitar fingerpicking, soft brushed drums, gentle vocal delivery, sophisticated jazz harmonies, Rio de Janeiro breeze

bossa novabraziliansmoothjazz

Blues

Genre Styles

Delta blues, gritty slide guitar, 12-bar progression, foot stomping rhythm, raw emotional vocals, front porch authenticity

blues12-barguitarsoulful

Gospel

Genre Styles

Gospel music, powerful choir harmonies, Hammond B3 organ, hand claps, call and response, spirit-lifting crescendos, Sunday morning energy

gospelchoirspiritualuplifting

Shoegaze

Genre Styles

Shoegaze, walls of distorted guitars, heavy reverb and delay, buried ethereal vocals, swirling noise textures, dreamy hypnotic atmosphere

shoegazedreamyreverbwall of sound
Pro Tips

How to Write Better Prompts

Master the art of AI music prompting with these proven techniques for getting the best results from Lyria.

Be Specific with Genre

Instead of just saying 'rock', try '90s grunge, raw distorted guitars, angst-filled male vocals, quiet-loud dynamics'. The more specific you are, the more accurate the output.

90s grunge, raw distorted guitars, angst-filled male vocals

Layer Your Descriptions

Combine mood + genre + instruments + production style for the best results. Each layer adds specificity and helps the AI understand exactly what you want.

Melancholic indie folk, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, soft female vocals, lo-fi bedroom recording

Set the Scene

Describe the setting or atmosphere rather than just technical terms. This helps the AI capture a vibe, not just a sound.

Live in a smoky jazz club at 2AM, intimate audience, clinking glasses

Use Emotional Cues

Words like 'melancholic', 'euphoric', 'intimate', 'aggressive', or 'triumphant' strongly guide the AI's interpretation of your prompt.

Euphoric sunrise feeling, triumphant after a long journey, golden warm light

Experiment with Mashups

Some of the most interesting results come from combining unexpected genres. Don't be afraid to mix 'medieval' with 'synthwave' or 'gospel' with 'space ambient'.

Baroque pop meets trap, harpsichord over 808 bass, orchestral strings with hi-hat rolls

Disclaimer: lyria.live is an independent project and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Google, Google DeepMind, or any Google products. Prompts listed are community-contributed suggestions for AI music generation. Results may vary.

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