AIVA AI Prompts
AI music composer for cinematic, orchestral, and emotional scores
AIVA specializes in composed music. Using emotion, key, tempo, and genre to generate orchestral, cinematic, and pop compositions. It is best for video game soundtracks, film scores, and emotional background music, and uniquely exports sheet music and MIDI.
How to Prompt AIVA
Emotion + genre + key + tempo, with optional influence track upload
Cinematic and orchestral scores with real depth
Precise key, tempo, and time-signature control
Sheet music and MIDI export for DAW refinement
AIVA Prompting Tips
AIVA is emotion-first: use labels like Joyful, Melancholic, Epic, Tense, Peaceful, Dramatic, Triumphant.
Upload a reference track as Influence. AIVA analyzes BPM, key, and style, often outperforming pure text.
Specify time signature and key: 'F minor, 3/4 time, 100 BPM' gives AIVA precise structural guidance.
AIVA understands classical theory. Try 'pedal point', 'ostinato', 'descending bassline' for richer compositions.
AIVA Prompts by Genre
39 genres · copy a prompt, then adapt it for AIVA
Afrobeats prompts
90 to 110 BPM · Groovy · Warm
Amapiano prompts
108 to 116 BPM · Deep · Hypnotic
Hip-Hop prompts
75 to 100 BPM · Confident · Gritty
Trap prompts
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Drill prompts
140 to 145 BPM · Dark · Menacing
Lo-Fi Hip-Hop prompts
65 to 85 BPM · Chill · Nostalgic
House prompts
120 to 130 BPM · Euphoric · Soulful
R&B prompts
65 to 95 BPM · Romantic · Emotional
Reggae prompts
60 to 90 BPM · Peaceful · Spiritual
Jazz prompts
120 to 220 (swing tempo) BPM · Sophisticated · Improvised
Pop prompts
100 to 130 BPM · Uplifting · Catchy
Rock prompts
100 to 160 BPM · Powerful · Raw
Metal prompts
140 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Intense
Country prompts
80 to 130 BPM · Nostalgic · Heartfelt
EDM prompts
120 to 145 BPM · Euphoric · High-energy
R&B / Soul prompts
70 to 100 BPM · Smooth · Sensual
Funk prompts
90 to 120 BPM · Groovy · Playful
Gospel prompts
70 to 120 BPM · Uplifting · Spiritual
Dancehall prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Aggressive · Party
Indie / Indie Pop prompts
90 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Authentic
K-Pop prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Energetic · Polished
Latin / Reggaeton prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Passionate · Sensual
Blues prompts
60 to 120 BPM · Emotional · Raw
Classical / Orchestral prompts
40 to 180 BPM · Majestic · Emotional
Folk / Acoustic prompts
70 to 130 BPM · Authentic · Nostalgic
Ambient prompts
60 to 80 (or no tempo) BPM · Peaceful · Meditative
Drum and Bass prompts
160 to 180 BPM · High-energy · Dark
Phonk prompts
130 to 160 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Hyperpop prompts
140 to 180 BPM · Chaotic · Euphoric
Bossa Nova prompts
120 to 140 BPM · Relaxed · Romantic
Punk prompts
150 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Rebellious
Techno prompts
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Industrial
Soca prompts
130 to 160 BPM · Party · Euphoric
Grunge prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Angsty · Raw
Alternative Rock prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Edgy
Lo-Fi prompts
75 to 95 BPM · Relaxed · Nostalgic
Bollywood prompts
90 to 140 BPM · Dramatic · Romantic
Soul prompts
70 to 110 BPM · Emotional · Powerful
Afro-Pop prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Joyful · Uplifting
AIVA Prompts. FAQ
What is the best way to prompt AIVA?
Emotion + genre + key + tempo, with optional influence track upload The most effective approach: name the genre first, add BPM, list 3-4 key instruments, then describe the mood. AIVA is emotion-first: use labels like Joyful, Melancholic, Epic, Tense, Peaceful, Dramatic, Triumphant..
What genres does AIVA support?
AIVA supports 39 genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, Trap, Drill, Lo-Fi Hip-Hop, House, R&B, and more. AIVA is especially strong at: Cinematic and orchestral scores with real depth and Precise key, tempo, and time-signature control.
Does AIVA generate vocals?
AIVA generates instrumental music only. It does not produce vocals. For AI music with vocals, see Suno AI or our full guide at mixmasterai.co/best-ai-music-generator-with-vocals.
What does AIVA cost?
AIVA launched in 2016 and offers a free tier. Check www.aiva.ai for current pricing. Free tiers typically restrict commercial use. Check the terms before monetizing AI-generated tracks.