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.
A lyrical, romantic and quiet composition for piano. Impressionistic and nostalgic with an simple melody that evokes quiet introspection and warm memories. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Documentary music on the life of animals, the natural evolution of plants. Features: piano, flutes, strings, french horn, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Sparkling rendition of the famous opening fanfare from Richard Straus' "Also sprach Zarathustra" (Thus Spoke Zarathustra). Fantastic for epic and (ironicaly) dramatic scenes. Used in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey". See usage example video for a TV commercial here: bit. ly/2uznOhP, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Fourth movement "Jupiter, the bringer of jollity" from the orchestral suite The Planets Op. 32 by the English composer Gustav Holst. The part at 3:00 in conjunction with a poem by Cecil Spring Rice became a British patriotic song "I Vow To Thee My Country". Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
Minimalist, in the style of Phillip Glass. This is pensive and questioning. Strings are the bed for this piece, and the clarinet is the melody that rides above. Drama, slow paced action, not sure of what to do next would work well with this music. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful orchestral classical. Romantic elegant sophisticated tender and innocent. Falling in love, springtime walks. Warm and uplifting. Movie trailer, opening credits or main theme. Film noir, documentary footage, Euro holiday, honeymoon, rich lifestyles, true love, diamonds, passion, amor! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Secret, mystery, fairy tales, voices, lullaby, romance, adventure, prince, peace. Elegant, beautiful and filled with love and happiness. Children playing, happy sunsets, holding hands. A big Hollywood charming score to bring tears of joy. Enchanting and magical. 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
First movement "Mars, the bringer of War" from the orchestral suite The Planets Op. 32 by the English composer Gustav Holst. Its dark and strident character is ideal for epic, conflictive and military moments. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
Fairytales, romance, happiness, childhood, magic, disneyland, dream, violins. Playful, flying wizards, uplifting, exciting music kids and their parents will LOVE. Disney film, mysterious goblins in the woods, fairies flying, suspense grows, a fun and tense little track. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Rondo with a little of italian taste, with Baroque style, very allegro, new age style. Good for landscape with old castles and old villas. Venice or others beautiful cities, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
a) Allegro b) Allegretto Scherzando, dramatic slow build up to rushing end. Sounds like Bruckner, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The calmness of a river and the grandeur of a waterfall: this track includes two different moods and some very catchy melodies. Orchestral instruments and choirs together lead to a very rich sound. Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Quiet and relaxing pastoral music, close to the environment created by New Age music. It is written for oboe and string instruments that create a melody of long notes with slow and quiet tempo. This music is suitable for an audiovisual production, film or video game. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Avant-Garde Short Theme with out to lunch left the farm for good wicked hard core ugly. Take this String section and put them out of their misery! Theme will serve the purpose for any scene needing the macabre for desired effect, this theme fits the bill. This title says it all-fear of oppression, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Phillip Glass minimalism dramatic and uplifting. Stirring orchestral track perfect for film soundtrack or opening credits. Exciting romantic drama or inspirational story. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Poor goblin, violin, orchestral, horror, suspense, fairy tales, legends. Playful, mischievous and very sneaky. Princesses hiding, cat-and-mouse games, pet tricks, wicked wizards, Harry Potter. Adventurous tales of magic, witches flying, dwarfs tumbling, forest chase at midnight. Tense but great fun! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
First movement from the famous 9th Symphony Op.95 "From the New World" (Adagio - Allegro molto) in E minor by the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. Strong heroic and magestic. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Antonin Dvorak
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. Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Elegant music written for string orchestra instruments that can support a quiet activity such as walking for nature in peaceful surroundings. The melody of long notes and quiet character is developed by the string instruments with accompaniment of bass strings, harp and pizzicatos. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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
Remake of classical piece by famous composer of 20th century Maurice Ravel. Elegant exotic travel, adventure, epic romance. Perfect movie trailer TV show or PBS documentary about Spain or Spanish conquests. Exciting World Beat, thrilling soaring and triumphant. Regal stately winning. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Maurice Ravel
This tune was written with the theme of Badlands in mind. It has an atmospheric ethnic and spacious vibe. Uplifting, dramatic, elegant, and playful. Very simple, just marimba in a spacious atmosphere. Scenes of landscapes and thoughtful moments. Sounds similar to the work of Carl Orff. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
a) Allegro b) Allegretto Scherzando, dramatic slow build up to rushing end. Sounds like Bruckner, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff. Epic action trailer music filled with mystery and adventure, intro to battle scenes, swashbuckling pirate movie, blockbuster movies, superhero films. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The last movement "Le jardin féerique" from the suite "Ma mère l'oye" by the French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel in its orchestral version. Tender, magic and with optimistic grand finale. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Maurice Ravel
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
A bittersweet classical chamber piece with a very intimate and poignant mood. Perfect for film, documentary and more. It is loosely influenced by the the beginning of the finale of Stravinsky's "Firebird" and also the 3rd Movement of Claude Debussy's lone String Quartet. Flashbacks, tender reunions, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Dramatic, epic classical piece that builds into a crescendo then drops back down. Timpani drums provide an almost tribal backbeat as strings & harps play joyous melodies. Great for TV, film or commercials. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful chant by Russian church composer Pavel Chesnokov /1888-1944/. He was a devout follower of the Russian Orthodox Church and was inspired to write most of his works for worship in that faith. Great vocals, interesting style, unusual music. Solid Performance Of Female Voices That Work Together, Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
High-energy synthesizer arrangement of Mars from The Planets by Holst. Very edgy, sophisticated and powerful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
Hysterically funny 30 second short for the gaming industry. Set to a tango, Tad (old man) rambles on about how much he loves slot machines. Ideal for any age audience, but the younger gaming crowd absolutely loves this spot. This is such a favorite that Tad will surely do many more in the future, Spoken Word, Classical, 20th Century
A very melodic waltz where the piano lines are very subtle and are accompanied by a beautiful woman voice and by a violoncello first chair that adds depth to the composition. This piece is perfect for sentimental and romantic film scenes. Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Classic Elgar, the well known and much loved Nimrod. This stirring patriotic piece is sure to move your audience. A beautiful orchestration & recording of this enduring classic, soaring strings evoke images of a flag-waving crowd as our post war heroes return victorious. Emotionally charged version. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Edward Elgar
Orchestral track with a magical atmosphere and heroic / epic traits. Good for movies, advertising, corporate advertising, video games. There are two versions: one full and one cut. Sweeping and beautiful, with big open country soundtrack feel. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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