What is the difference between MusicGen Large and Lyria 3?

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

Which is better, MusicGen Large or Lyria 3?

It depends on your use case. MusicGen Large and Lyria 3 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 MusicGen Large and Lyria 3 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of MusicGen Large and Lyria 3 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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MusicGen LargevsLyria 3

6 challenges

Why MusicGen Large?

No standout advantages

Why Lyria 3?

33 months newerFeb 2026

6 / 6

Ambient Electronic Trackmusic generation

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

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Ambient Electronic Track

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Ambient Electronic Track

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2 / 6

Cinematic Orchestral Trailermusic generation

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

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Cinematic Orchestral Trailer

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

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

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beat

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

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

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Jazz Piano Improvisation

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Jazz Piano Improvisation

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5 / 6

Thunderstorm Ambienceaudio generation

Tests a model's ability to generate realistic environmental audio

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Thunderstorm Ambience

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Thunderstorm Ambience

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6 / 6

Sci-Fi Interface Soundsaudio generation

Tests a model's ability to create futuristic sound design

MusicGen Large

Meta · Jun 2023audio

Sci-Fi Interface Sounds

Lyria 3

Google · Feb 2026audio

Sci-Fi Interface Sounds

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6 of 6

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