What is the difference between Lyria 3 and MusicGen Large?

Lyria 3 is developed by Google AI while MusicGen Large is developed by Meta AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Lyria 3 or MusicGen Large?

It depends on your use case. Lyria 3 and MusicGen Large each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Lyria 3 and MusicGen Large on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Lyria 3 and MusicGen Large across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Lyria 3vsMusicGen Large

6 challenges

Why Lyria 3?

33 months newerFeb 2026

Why MusicGen Large?

No standout advantages

6 / 6

Ambient Electronic Trackmusic generation

Tests a music model's ability to create atmospheric electronic music

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Ambient Electronic Track

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Ambient Electronic Track

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2 / 6

Cinematic Orchestral Trailermusic generation

Tests a music model's ability to compose dramatic orchestral music

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Cinematic Orchestral Trailer

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Cinematic Orchestral Trailer

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3 / 6

Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beatmusic generation

Tests a music model's ability to generate relaxed, textured beats

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beat

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beat

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4 / 6

Jazz Piano Improvisationmusic generation

Tests a music model's ability to generate complex musical structures

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Jazz Piano Improvisation

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Jazz Piano Improvisation

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5 / 6

Thunderstorm Ambienceaudio generation

Tests a model's ability to generate realistic environmental audio

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Thunderstorm Ambience

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Thunderstorm Ambience

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6 / 6

Sci-Fi Interface Soundsaudio generation

Tests a model's ability to create futuristic sound design

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Sci-Fi Interface Sounds

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Sci-Fi Interface Sounds

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6 of 6

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