20th century classical music was extremely varied and thus there was no dominant style. However, a salient feature in classical music during this period was the increased use of dissonance. Because of this, the 20th century is sometimes called the "Dissonant Period" of classical music, because much of its music was a reaction to, or against, the common practice period, which emphasized consonance. The International Paris Exposition celebrating the centennial of the French Revolution in 1889 is referred to by one writer as the watershed transitional moment from consonance to dissonance.
Full Symphony Orchestra rendition of the famous theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Perfect for scenes of space voyages, alien discovery, awakening & enlightenment. Bold, heroic, patriotic and proud orchestral anthem. Evolution in artificial intelligence through music. Corporate branding or video, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Richard Strauss
Calm and full of fantasy music. The accompaniment is slow and repetitive while the melody is playful and with a bit of mystery. Beautiful piano music. Ideal for a fantasy movie. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Contemporary Classical piano solo in a minimalist Philip Glass style. Falling droplets create soft ripples of concentric waves in still waters. A haunting melody floats over an undulating note pattern. Peaceful, calm, serene, elegant, stylish and beautiful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Piano Solo, originally "O mio babbino caro" ("Oh My Beloved Father") is a soprano aria from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini. Perfect for a romantic scene, peaceful moment, or any setting where a graceful and warm yet classy sound is desired. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Giacomo Puccini
György Ligeti style - orchestral piece inspired by the soundtrack to 2001: A Space Odyssey (Lux Aeterna, Requiem, Atmosphères). Strings and soprano choir. Music for TV documentaries, sci-fi thrillers and horror. Mixed Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Piano solo, Jupiter from The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst. As a hymn tune, it has the title “Thaxted”. Holst himself adapted this melody to the British patriotic song “I vow to thee, my country”. Perfect for Sci-Fi, Travel Channel, or any setting where inspiring, dramatic sound is desired. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
A beautiful song about heartbreak and loss. This features a haunting, nostalgic and tender melody, performed by a string quartet. Down tempo track that ends on a calming, unresolved note. Graceful, caring and brave. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Bright and rhythmic, featuring a Classical piano melody with a bouncy feel that creates an optimistic and cheerful mood. Elegant and spirited. Great cartoon or kids fun time film. Frisky, lively and filled with energy, pep and enthusiasm. Cat and mouse chase, kitty chasing a ball, playful puppy. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
simple modern waltz with flute, strings and a little light heartedness. Very useful for many scenarios due to plenty of space. Many points for cutting and editing, make for a versatility enabling, pausing, extending and re working to be done very easily. Useful in ads for babies, nature or comedy, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A short and calm track for string orchestra, with a solo violin chiming in at 0:35. Meditation, a moment of (self) reflection in the sunny morning light, quiet and peaceful. Opening scenes in a thriller or mystery, with a hint of romance. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Rondo taste. Think Venice and discovery it. Evocative of rondo, uplifting journeys across the sea. This fully orchestrated piece gives a powerful punch-you can literally taste sea spray and see the oceans deep. Creatively brilliant, Romantic and Inspiring Instruments, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Classical Solo Piano. Erik Satie Gymnopedies No. 1 - Played with a old piano found in a Chicago warehouse. Great care in recording to preserve the clear sound quality. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Beautifully soft strings play out a rich wintry melody, with flute and clarinet taking the lead in places. A magical and wonderful mood, rich and full of orchestral charm with a gentle crescendo near the end. Would work well for advertising and underscore use alike. For snowy scenes and Christmas. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Magical, mystical, enchanting music reminiscent of some of the best cinematic music of Danny Elfman, haunting and beautiful, full of twists and surprises. Fully orchestrated with strings, piano, harp strings, and more. Mesmerizing ambient background vocals, great for projects with a mysterious touch, Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Noble, elegant, deep and skillful expression of the piano, timeless associative mirroring. Open sound of Concert Grand Piano and skilled technical performance. Suitable for quality and artistic movie, drama, history movie, Fairy tale and more... Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A sad, reflective and nostalgic strings arrangement with a royal, British and stately presence. Feelings and emotions of a love affair gone wrong. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A three-piece, masterly composition for 2 marimbas, that has been performed several times on festivals in Poland and abroad – here is a version with electronic instruments (1st movement). Perfect for illustrating long films, presentations or journalistic reports. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Dramatic music for string quartet and bass clarinet. The strings carry a slightly dramatic melody while the bass clarinet punctuates the low register. Moody music that seems to search and to yearn for something lost. Very cinematic. Murder mystery in the manor, Downton Abbey, romantic intrigue, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Yearning and slightly dramatic this music should be ideal for a period film. First half of the twentieth century. It's sad but searching for hope. The Vc, Vla and second violin play a low moving melody while the first violin cries dramatically in the upper register. Suspenseful murder mystery, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Music reminiscent of Arvo Paart. It's minimal and almost religious. Always using very few notes the music conveys a sense of mysticism an mystery. It can work perfectly in situations that require loneliness and spirituality. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful and bittersweet little piece for violin and piano. Its very elegant and well written. It sparks feelings of times gone by or love at an old age. Nostalgia seen in a photo album. It starts a little melancholic but at the end it picks up a few notes of hope. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Elegant and busy piano music reminiscent of Michael Nyman and Wim Mertens, the musicians of Peter Greenaway's films. The music is driving, restless but always with a clear melodic line that accumulates more melodies as the music moves on. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Great orchestral music for a competition event or a chase. It stars slowly announcing the event of something great about to become. Then suddenly the orchestra explodes in a highly emotional rush like that of athletes at the start of a race, as if there were no hurdles that cannot be surpassed. Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Minimal music filled with emotion reminiscent of Steve Reich. Piano, vibes, French horn and English horn form the basis of this modern and active music perfect for portraying the warm image of a company or corporation. It never lets you down, it carries you gently but firmly. Uplifting and Modern, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Gorgeous music for string quartet and clarinet. The music flows in a beautiful and delicious manner. It's music that warms the heart and makes you feel good about life. Delicate and sophisticated it takes you on a trip of elegance and warmth. Ideal for a scene of love between parents and children. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The serene mood created by this elegant string quartet, performed by musicians of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, is perfect for documentaries on the natural world, the formation of planets or the ocean. This composition is a gradual build up of controlled tension that reaches a resolution. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This string quartet is written in a style similar to that of Shostakovich and Bartok and is performed by musicians of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence, Italy. Its episodic structure and central european mood are ideal for documentaries on the 1st and 2nd world war or the early 1900s. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful string quartet music reminiscent of Schubert. The music is sad but hopeful. It reminds of the use of Schubert that Woody Allen did in "Crimes and Misdemeanors". It's music that can be used in very different situations calling for a dramatic or sad turn of events, flashbacks, reunions, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This music is perfect for portraying creative processes. From the concentrated work on a lab to the precise construction of a modern building. The music is never boisterous or imposing. Rather it is concentrated, almost hypnotic and repetitive. Concentration and work can best describe this piece. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Very elegant and rich music. Full of low dissonances that highlight the high notes reminiscent of birds in the night. Dark and mysterious, full of sophisticated fantasy. Eerie, atmospheric and cautious. Psychological Thriller, lurking, plotting, planning. Home invasion, heist, killer amidst us, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Over a repetitive and gradually changing armonic accompaniment the right hand plays a series of isolated notes. The music has a nocturnal feel reminding of the song of birds. Perfect to give a mysterious and fantastic ambiance. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This is a full-fledged piano piece at a slow pace. It starts with a series of ascending chords that eventually give in to a slightly dissonant melody that returns at the end to a different series of bouncing chords. Great music to establish a character or a situation in a film. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Melancholic music for a real violin and piano. Ideal for old age commercials. The music starts slow but gradually picks up the pace and brings out shimmers of hope and nostalgia. Elegant and beautifully constructed. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Music for people at work and the satisfaction of acheiving it. It is hopeful and industrious building on to a climax. Ideal for commercials advertising the construction of a building, a dam or a house. It gives a sense of achievement, of the creativity of men at work. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A real solo cello simmers with dark quiet tones, and a few pizzicato chords., silences, then the melody expressively rises, tense, urgent, passionate, climaxing to a high pleading note and ends, A dry and dusty landscape. Works well for dramatic scenes, history, war pictures, world sorrow. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A slow waltz played by a live string trio. Two people dance, their faces turned away, a sad emotion in their eyes. The slow 3/4 pulse of pizzicato strings, a viola solo begins, it arcs and rises with a rapturous melancholy. Good for period dramas, ballroom scenes, romantic films, history channels. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Magical and awe inspiring classical chamber piece, featuring spiky and playful arpeggiated harp melodies, accentuated by mallets, piano and double bass. Wonderfully enchanting and menacing. Ideal for wildlife, nature, romance, dream sequences, fairy tales, child's play, radio plays & commercials. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Amazing, passionate tenor singing this timeless Italian love song, accompanied by a rich-sounding classical guitar, melodica, and gorgeous strings. Prepare to be swooned! This track celebrates love & passion, transporting the listener to a beautiful love scene—perfect for movies, tv, commercials. Male Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Edda Concerto: A collection of Norse Myths, for bass clarinet and orchestra. The second movement is Yggdrasil. In Norse myths Yggdrasil is known as the life tree. The life's tree is in, a very serene and mystical place. The bass clarinet pays it respect with a hymn like express to it's grandeur. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The third movement of the Edda Concerto is Ragnarok. In Norse myths, Ragnarok is known as the end of the world. The full orchestra joins in to create the drama of the end of the world. Solemn strings start third movement, the horn call signifies the beginning of the end. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Graceful, elegant and somber piano rendition, perfect for tributes to, well, unfortunate babies, princesses, kings and royalty in general. Ideal for heart-tugging scenes of mourning, despair and quiet contemplation. Also known as "Pavane For a Dead Princess". Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Maurice Ravel
A cute and melodic piano / orchestra piece that tells the story of a young and graceful ballerina. The musical structure contains an arch that comes back around full-circle. A perfect track for young students in a dance class or the beauty of parent / child relationships. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
If a Pops Orchestra could just play itself silly, this might be what it sounds like. A bit of campyness with a slight Broadway flavour that’s just dripping with happiness. Cliche and predictable, this would be a perfect underscore as a parody for any of the above. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Reflective acoustic piano waltz in neoclassical style of Anton Dvorak. Obscure and unusual with curious interplay between left and right hands. The upper register seeks peace through melody. The lower register insists on defeat through dissonance. Common ground lies in surrender. A metaphor for life, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Starts with strings pad and harp interventions, then, piano arpeggio and synthesizer link. Perfect for nature scenes, comedy, Christmas, snow, rain, science, children, fairy tales, documentary, promo. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
As the name of this composition suggests, it is a very melodic piece, very soft but in the meantime captivating. It is great for romantic or family comedies, nature documentaries, or any scene with a sentimental mood. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A very light piano piece. The alternation between slow and faster parts reminds the movements of the wind, and makes this track perfect for calm and introspective scenes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A slow orchestral piece with a faster central part, that wants to represent a small boat that is floating in a sea that is calm at the beginning, then becomes a little rough, and then calm again. The slow melody brings to mind a boat that is cradled by the waves. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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