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A complete reference for section, vocal, transition and production tags. Use them as concise direction—not as decoration around every line.

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Structure[Chorus]

The catchy part of the song that repeats. Contains the main message and hook.

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Structure[Verse]

The main part of the song that tells the story. Usually has the same melody but different lyrics each time.

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Structure[Intro]

The beginning section of the song.

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Structure[Outro]

The ending section of the song.

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Instrumental[Bass Drop]

A heavy bass section common in EDM and Dubstep.

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Structure[Drop]

High energy dance section (EDM/Trap).

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Structure[Pre-Chorus]

Builds tension leading into the Chorus.

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vocalAiry

Vocal characteristic: Airy

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vocalAlto

Vocal characteristic: Alto

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vocalAnointed

Vocal characteristic: Anointed

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vocalAnthemic

Vocal characteristic: Anthemic

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vocalAuto-Tuned

Vocal characteristic: Auto-Tuned

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vocalBaritone

Vocal characteristic: Baritone

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vocalBelting

Vocal characteristic: Belting

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vocalBreathy

Vocal characteristic: Breathy

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vocalBright

Vocal characteristic: Bright

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vocalChopped

Vocal characteristic: Chopped

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vocalChoral

Vocal characteristic: Choral

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vocalClean

Vocal characteristic: Clean

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vocalCrooning

Vocal characteristic: Crooning

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vocalCut-up Vocals

Vocal characteristic: Cut-up Vocals

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vocalDistant

Vocal characteristic: Distant

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vocalFalsetto

Vocal characteristic: Falsetto

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vocalGrit / Raspy

Vocal characteristic: Grit / Raspy

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vocalGrowling

Vocal characteristic: Growling

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vocalLegato

Vocal characteristic: Legato

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vocalMelismatic

Vocal characteristic: Melismatic

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vocalMumbled

Vocal characteristic: Mumbled

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vocalOperatic

Vocal characteristic: Operatic

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vocalPassionate

Vocal characteristic: Passionate

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vocalPowerful

Vocal characteristic: Powerful

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vocalPowerful Belt

Vocal characteristic: Powerful Belt

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vocalRapid-Fire

Vocal characteristic: Rapid-Fire

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vocalRapping

Vocal characteristic: Rapping

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vocalRaspy

Vocal characteristic: Raspy

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vocalResonant

Vocal characteristic: Resonant

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vocalRhythmic

Vocal characteristic: Rhythmic

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vocalScatting

Vocal characteristic: Scatting

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vocalScreaming

Vocal characteristic: Screaming

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vocalSensual

Vocal characteristic: Sensual

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vocalSmoky

Vocal characteristic: Smoky

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vocalSoprano

Vocal characteristic: Soprano

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vocalSoulful

Vocal characteristic: Soulful

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vocalSpoken

Vocal characteristic: Spoken

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vocalTenor

Vocal characteristic: Tenor

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vocalWhispered

Vocal characteristic: Whispered

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Structure[Bridge]

A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus, often building tension before the final chorus.

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Production[Build-up]

Rising tension, increasing tempo/volume.

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Structure[Hook]

A short, catchy musical or vocal phrase.

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style2000s Pop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for 2000s Pop vibes.

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style80s Retro

A V5-optimized style descriptor for 80s Retro vibes.

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styleAggressive

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Aggressive vibes.

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styleAlternative Metal

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Alternative Metal vibes.

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styleAlternative Rock

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Alternative Rock vibes.

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styleArt Pop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Art Pop vibes.

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styleAtmospheric

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Atmospheric vibes.

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styleBachata

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Bachata vibes.

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styleBaroque

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Baroque vibes.

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styleBebop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Bebop vibes.

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styleBoom Bap

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Boom Bap vibes.

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styleBossa Nova

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Bossa Nova vibes.

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styleCassette

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Cassette vibes.

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styleChamber

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Chamber vibes.

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styleCinematic Score

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Cinematic Score vibes.

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styleCloud Rap

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Cloud Rap vibes.

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styleContemporary Christian

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Contemporary Christian vibes.

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styleCool Jazz

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Cool Jazz vibes.

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styleDark Ambient

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Dark Ambient vibes.

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styleDark Wave

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Dark Wave vibes.

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styleDisco

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Disco vibes.

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styleDistorted

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Distorted vibes.

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styleDream Pop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Dream Pop vibes.

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styleDreamy

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Dreamy vibes.

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styleDrill

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Drill vibes.

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styleDrone

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Drone vibes.

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styleDrum and Bass

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Drum and Bass vibes.

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styleDubstep

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Dubstep vibes.

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styleEpic

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Epic vibes.

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styleEthereal

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Ethereal vibes.

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styleEthereal Wave

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Ethereal Wave vibes.

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styleFunk

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Funk vibes.

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styleGlitch

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Glitch vibes.

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styleGospel Choir

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Gospel Choir vibes.

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styleGrunge

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Grunge vibes.

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styleHans Zimmer Style

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Hans Zimmer Style vibes.

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styleHouse

A V5-optimized style descriptor for House vibes.

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styleHyperpop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Hyperpop vibes.

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styleIndie Pop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Indie Pop vibes.

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styleIndie Rock

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Indie Rock vibes.

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styleIndustrial Metal

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Industrial Metal vibes.

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styleJazz Fusion

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Jazz Fusion vibes.

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styleLate Night Drive

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Late Night Drive vibes.

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styleLo-Fi

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Lo-Fi vibes.

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styleMinimalist

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Minimalist vibes.

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styleMotown

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Motown vibes.

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styleNeo-Soul

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Neo-Soul vibes.

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styleNeon

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Neon vibes.

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styleNu-Metal

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Nu-Metal vibes.

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styleOrchestral

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Orchestral vibes.

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stylePhonk

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Phonk vibes.

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stylePraise & Worship

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Praise & Worship vibes.

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stylePsychedelic Rock

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Psychedelic Rock vibes.

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stylePunk Rock

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Punk Rock vibes.

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styleRap Metal

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Rap Metal vibes.

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styleReggaeton

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Reggaeton vibes.

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styleSalsa

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Salsa vibes.

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styleShoegaze

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Shoegaze vibes.

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styleSmooth Jazz

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Smooth Jazz vibes.

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styleSoundscape

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Soundscape vibes.

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styleSyncopated

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Syncopated vibes.

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styleSynthpop

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Synthpop vibes.

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styleSynthwave

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Synthwave vibes.

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styleTechno

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Techno vibes.

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styleTrap

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Trap vibes.

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styleTrap Beats

A V5-optimized style descriptor for Trap Beats vibes.

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Production[Breakdown]

Strips back instruments to drums/bass.

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Vocal[Rap]

Rhythmic, fast-paced delivery.

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Instrumental[Solo]

A section where a single instrument takes the lead, usually guitar or synth.

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instrument808 Bass

V5-ready instrument tag: 808 Bass

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instrumentAcoustic Guitar

V5-ready instrument tag: Acoustic Guitar

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instrumentAcoustic Guitar (Nylon)

V5-ready instrument tag: Acoustic Guitar (Nylon)

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instrumentBass Guitar

V5-ready instrument tag: Bass Guitar

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instrumentBass Guitar (Slap)

V5-ready instrument tag: Bass Guitar (Slap)

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instrumentBrass

V5-ready instrument tag: Brass

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instrumentCello

V5-ready instrument tag: Cello

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instrumentChoir

V5-ready instrument tag: Choir

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instrumentCongas

V5-ready instrument tag: Congas

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instrumentDark Synth Pads

V5-ready instrument tag: Dark Synth Pads

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instrumentDowntuned Guitar

V5-ready instrument tag: Downtuned Guitar

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instrumentDrum Kit

V5-ready instrument tag: Drum Kit

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instrumentDrums

V5-ready instrument tag: Drums

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instrumentElectric Guitar (Distorted)

V5-ready instrument tag: Electric Guitar (Distorted)

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instrumentField Recordings

V5-ready instrument tag: Field Recordings

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instrumentFuzz Bass

V5-ready instrument tag: Fuzz Bass

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instrumentHammond Organ

V5-ready instrument tag: Hammond Organ

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instrumentHeavy Bass

V5-ready instrument tag: Heavy Bass

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instrumentHi-Hat Rolls

V5-ready instrument tag: Hi-Hat Rolls

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instrumentHorn Section

V5-ready instrument tag: Horn Section

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instrumentMuted Guitar

V5-ready instrument tag: Muted Guitar

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instrumentNylon Guitar

V5-ready instrument tag: Nylon Guitar

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instrumentOrgan

V5-ready instrument tag: Organ

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instrumentPad

V5-ready instrument tag: Pad

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instrumentPiano

V5-ready instrument tag: Piano

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instrumentPiano (Concert Grand)

V5-ready instrument tag: Piano (Concert Grand)

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instrumentPiano (Grand)

V5-ready instrument tag: Piano (Grand)

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instrumentPiano (Jazz Voicings)

V5-ready instrument tag: Piano (Jazz Voicings)

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instrumentReverb Washes

V5-ready instrument tag: Reverb Washes

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instrumentRhodes

V5-ready instrument tag: Rhodes

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instrumentSaxophone

V5-ready instrument tag: Saxophone

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instrumentSide-Chained Pads

V5-ready instrument tag: Side-Chained Pads

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instrumentStratocaster

V5-ready instrument tag: Stratocaster

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instrumentSub Bass

V5-ready instrument tag: Sub Bass

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instrumentSupersaw Lead

V5-ready instrument tag: Supersaw Lead

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instrumentSynth Pads

V5-ready instrument tag: Synth Pads

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instrumentSynthesizer

V5-ready instrument tag: Synthesizer

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instrumentSynthesizer Arps

V5-ready instrument tag: Synthesizer Arps

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instrumentTight Drums

V5-ready instrument tag: Tight Drums

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instrumentTrumpet

V5-ready instrument tag: Trumpet

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instrumentTurntables

V5-ready instrument tag: Turntables

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instrumentUpright Bass

V5-ready instrument tag: Upright Bass

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instrumentViolin

V5-ready instrument tag: Violin

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instrumentViolin Section

V5-ready instrument tag: Violin Section

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Vocal[Auto-tune]

Robotic, pitch-corrected vocal effect.

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Structure[Interlude]

Instrumental break or spoken word section.

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production1980s Reverb

Production fidelity setting: 1980s Reverb

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productionClassic Motown

Production fidelity setting: Classic Motown

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productionClassic Swing

Production fidelity setting: Classic Swing

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productionDark Trap

Production fidelity setting: Dark Trap

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productionDry Mix

Production fidelity setting: Dry Mix

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productionFestival Main Stage

Production fidelity setting: Festival Main Stage

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productionFull Orchestra

Production fidelity setting: Full Orchestra

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productionHeavy Aggressive

Production fidelity setting: Heavy Aggressive

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productionLive Performance

Production fidelity setting: Live Performance

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productionLo-fi Tape Hiss

Production fidelity setting: Lo-fi Tape Hiss

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productionModern Clean Mix

Production fidelity setting: Modern Clean Mix

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productionModern Rock

Production fidelity setting: Modern Rock

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productionRadio-Ready Clean

Production fidelity setting: Radio-Ready Clean

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productionSpace Ambient

Production fidelity setting: Space Ambient

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productionStudio Recording

Production fidelity setting: Studio Recording

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productionTraditional Gospel

Production fidelity setting: Traditional Gospel

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productionWall of Sound

Production fidelity setting: Wall of Sound

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productionWide Stereo

Production fidelity setting: Wide Stereo

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Production[Big Finish]

Grand, loud ending.

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Production[Fade Out]

Gradually decreasing volume at the end of the song.

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Vocal[Whisper]

Quiet, intimate delivery.

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Vocal[Scream]

Aggressive, loud vocals (Metal/Punk).

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Vocal[Spoken Word]

Lyrics spoken rather than sung.

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Vocal[Stutter]

Rhythmic repetition of syllables.

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Vocal[Ad-lib]

Improvised vocal lines sung in the background.

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Production[Silence]

A sudden stop in audio.

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Usage pattern

Write tags as useful direction.

Plain tags mark structure. Directed tags explain what should change in performance, energy or arrangement.

Weak[Chorus] make it catchy

A section label with almost no usable production direction.

Stronger[Chorus: wide vocal stack, repeated hook, lift drums]

Controls energy, vocal width, repetition and arrangement lift.

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