Genre dictionary
Each lane below: English keywords you can paste or adapt in Style, then 中文 / 日本語 / Español names for the same idea, and a one-line definition. Deep-dive prompt recipes live in the linked guides (Playbook).
Keywords are starters—combine with instruments, vocals, mood, and production from the Playbook.
Pop
Parent: Pop hub
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Pop | chamber pop, intimate arrangement, string quartet color, baroque-pop sensibility | 室内流行乐 | チェンバー・ポップ | pop de cámara | Pop with small-ensemble or classical-like intimacy—strings, detail, restrained scale. | → |
| City Pop | city pop, clean funk guitar, warm Rhodes, Japanese city pop, breezy groove | 城市流行 / シティポップ系 | シティポップ | city pop | Polished urban groove-pop, often retro-Japanese association: funk guitar, glossy keys, night-drive mood. | → |
| Hyperpop | hyperpop, metallic bass, supersaw chorus, hard-tuned vocal, digital maximalism | 超流行 / 极端流行电子流行 | ハイパーポップ | hyperpop | Extreme digital pop: distorted bass, bright stacks, plastic vocals, playful aggression. | → |
| K-pop | K-pop, rap verse, stacked chant chorus, dance kick, knife-shine mix | K-pop / 韩语流行 | K-POP / ケーポップ | K-pop | Modern Korean idol-era dance-pop: section contrasts, rap breaks, stacked hooks, tight production. | → |
| Mandopop | Mandopop, Mandarin pop ballad, emotional chorus lift, polished C-pop production | 华语流行 / 国语流行 | マンドポップ（华语流行） | mandopop | Mandarin-language mainstream pop; melodic emphasis and polished arrangement. | → |
| Synth-pop | synth-pop, analog synth bass, chorus guitar, gated reverb snare, new wave tint | 合成器流行 | シンセポップ | synth pop | Pop led by synthesizers; often 1980s–90s palette—arps, pads, drum machines. | → |
| Teen Pop | teen pop, bright hooks, handclaps, youthful vocal, radio-friendly bounce | 青少年流行 | ティーン・ポップ | pop adolescente | Youth-market pop: catchy hooks, light energy, simple emotional themes. | → |
Rock / Metal
Parent: Rock / Metal hub
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Rock | alternative rock, crunchy guitars, dynamic verse chorus, 90s alt radio | 另类摇滚 | オルタナティヴ・ロック | rock alternativo | Non-mainstream rock lineage—grunge/adjacent feel, guitar-driven, dynamic song forms. | → |
| Indie Rock | indie rock, jangly guitars, dry drums, bedroom closeness or lo-fi tint | 独立摇滚 | インディー・ロック | indie rock | Independent-scene rock: often guitar-forward, less polished sheen than arena pop-rock. | → |
| Metalcore | metalcore, breakdown, scream and clean chorus, palm-muted chugs, double kick | 金属核 | メタルコア | metalcore | Fusion of metal riffing with hardcore: breakdowns, scream/sing dynamics. | → |
| Pop Punk | pop punk, fast power chords, nasal vocal, gang shout chorus, driving drums | 流行朋克 | ポップ・パンク | pop punk | Short, energetic rock with punk rhythm and pop hooks. | → |
| Post-rock | post-rock, crescendo, tremolo guitars, instrumental swell, slow-build arc | 后摇滚 | ポストロック | post-rock | Rock focused on texture and evolution over verse-chorus pop; long arcs. | → |
| Shoegaze | shoegaze, washed guitars, buried vocal, wall of sound, reverb haze | 自赏摇滚 / 瞪鞋 | シューゲイズ | shoegaze | Thick guitar textures and vocal blend into the mix—blur, sustain, emotional haze. | → |
Electronic / EDM
Parent: Electronic / EDM hub
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubstep | dubstep, half-time snare, wobble bass, build and drop, growl bass | 回响贝斯 / Dubstep | ダブステップ | dubstep | Heavy bass-design dance music with half-time drums and dramatic drops. | → |
| Drum and Bass | drum and bass, amen breaks, rolling bassline, fast breakbeats, neurofunk mids | 鼓打贝斯 | ドラムンベース (D&B) | drum and bass | Fast breakbeat-driven club music with prominent rolling bass. | → |
| Future Bass | future bass, supersaw chords, vocal chops, soft drop, sidechain pump | 未来贝斯 | フューチャー・ベース | future bass | EDM-pop hybrid: bright chords, vocal chops, emotional lifts. | → |
| House | house, four-on-the-floor, offbeat hats, club groove, piano stabs | 浩室舞曲 | ハウス | house | Steady kick-driven dance music with swing/groove variants (deep, tech, etc.). | → |
| Synthwave | synthwave, analog arps, retro brass, neon night, 80s soundtrack tint | 合成器浪潮 | シンセウェイヴ | synthwave | Retro-futuristic electronic with 1980s palette—arps, gated drums, wide pads. | → |
| Techno | techno, hypnotic kick, filtered synth, minimal percussion, warehouse tension | 铁克诺 / 科技舞曲 | テクノ | techno | Repetitive, groove-locked electronic—tension through filters and rhythm. | → |
| Trance | trance, long build, breakdown pads, rolling bassline, euphoric supersaw lead | 迷幻舞曲 / Trance | トランス | trance | Melodic dance music built on extended build/breakdown and big harmonic release. | → |
Hip-Hop / Rap
Parent: Hip-Hop / Rap hub
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Bap | boom bap, chopped drums, dusty sample, swing, classic hip-hop pocket | 东海岸老式嘻哈（典型） | ブームバップ | boom bap | 1990s-style sample-driven hip-hop with swung, punchy drums. | → |
| Conscious Hip-Hop | conscious hip-hop, soul sample, live bass, storytelling delivery | 意识说唱 / 良知嘻哈 | コンシャス・ヒップホップ | hip-hop consciente | Lyric-forward rap with soul/jazz textures and narrative tone. | → |
| Drill | drill, sliding 808s, sparse minor loop, crisp hats, cold delivery | 钻探说唱 / Drill | ドリル | drill | Dark, minimal trap variant: sliding subs, stark loops, aggressive flow. | → |
| Lo-fi Hip-Hop | lo-fi hip-hop, dusty drums, soft piano, lazy swing, cozy mix | 低保真嘻哈 | ローファイ・ヒップホップ | lo-fi hip-hop | Relaxed, warm, often study-beats aesthetic—soft drums and simple harmony. | → |
| Trap | trap, sliding 808s, crisp hi-hats, dark melodic loop, melodic trap hook | 陷阱音乐 | トラップ | trap | Modern rap with busy hats, sliding bass, and loop-driven production. | → |
R&B / Soul · Jazz / Blues · Folk / Acoustic
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo-Soul | neo-soul, live drums, electric piano, jazz chords, warm soul vocal | 新灵魂乐 | ネオソウル | neo soul | Organic R&B with jazz harmony and live-band feel. | → |
| Quiet Storm | quiet storm, late-night R&B, soft synth pads, intimate slow jam | 静谧风暴（慢节奏R&B电台风格） | クワイエット・ストーム | quiet storm | Soft, romantic R&B ballad tradition—silk pads and close vocals. | → |
| Blues Rock | blues rock, blues scale lead, tube amp grit, walking bass, harp optional | 布鲁斯摇滚 | ブルース・ロック | blues rock | Rock grounded in blues harmony and guitar/bass vocabulary. | → |
| Vocal Jazz | vocal jazz, brush drums, upright bass, standards phrasing, soft swing | 人声爵士 | ボーカル・ジャズ | jazz vocal | Jazz where the lead voice carries melody and improvisation in swing or ballad feel. | → |
| Americana | Americana, acoustic guitar, pedal steel color, roots-rock warmth | 美国根源音乐 | アメリカーナ | americana | Roots-oriented songcraft blending folk, country, and rock sensibilities. | → |
| Indie Folk | indie folk, fingerpicked guitar, airy vocal, intimate stereo, soft percussion | 独立民谣 | インディー・フォーク | folk indie | Intimate acoustic-led songs with indie-scene production aesthetics. | → |
Classical / Cinematic · World / Regional · Experimental
| Lane (EN) | Style keywords (EN) | 中文 | 日本語 | Español | Definition | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo-Classical Piano | neo-classical piano, felt piano, sparse strings, minimal motif, restrained dynamics | 新古典钢琴 | ネオクラシカル・ピアノ | piano neoclásico | Small-ensemble or solo piano with classical restraint and cinematic stillness. | → |
| Afrobeats | Afrobeats, syncopated percussion, bright guitar plucks, airy chorus | 非洲节拍（当代流行） | アフロビーツ | afrobeats | Modern West African–influenced pop groove: springy percussion, bright guitars. | → |
| Arabic Pop | Arabic pop, melismatic vocal, oud color, modern pop drums | 阿拉伯流行 | アラビック・ポップ | pop árabe | Arabic-language or maqam-flavoured pop with contemporary production. | → |
| Bollywood Pop | Bollywood pop, Hindi playback style, dhol groove, string section drama | 宝莱坞流行 | ボリウッド・ポップ | pop de Bollywood | Indian film-pop orchestration: percussion, strings, vocal drama. | → |
| Bossa Nova | bossa nova, nylon guitar, gentle swing, soft vocals, Brazilian jazz | 波萨诺瓦 | ボサノヴァ | bossa nova | Brazilian jazz-pop: syncopated guitar and light, swaying rhythm. | → |
| Flamenco Pop | flamenco pop, palmas, rasgueo guitar, passionate vocal | 弗拉门戈流行 | フラメンコ・ポップ | flamenco pop | Pop infused with flamenco guitar and vocal cadence. | → |
| Reggaeton Pop | reggaeton, dembow groove, perreo bounce, Latin radio pop | 雷击顿流行 | レゲトン | reggaetón | Latin club pop built on dembow rhythm and reggaeton production. | → |
| Dark Ambient | dark ambient, beatless, low rumbles, metallic texture, cavernous reverb | 黑暗氛围 | ダーク・アンビエント | ambient oscuro | Oppressive, beatless atmosphere—drones, decay, tension without pop grid. | → |
Translations are approximate genre names for orientation; Style prompts on Suno should stay in English unless you are testing other languages.