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 gripping, dramatic and enthralling track suitable for scenes of drama, epic scenes and building forces towards a climax, event or approaching threat. Suitable for any large swaggering strong force or creature. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Haunting and heart-rending string prelude with cello, sounds like Shostakovich. Ideal for tragic scenes in documentary, History Channel. Uses real instruments. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Reflective but engaging track played by solo piano. Expressive and suitable for scenes linked to loneliness, barrenness, thoughtfulness or aftermath of war or destruction. Misty or slow motion scenes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful classical orchestral rendition of Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune pensive reflective flowing enchanted heavenly dreamy hopeful relaxing soothing slow gentle alluring atmospheric contemplative instrumental perfect for corporate advertising commercials phone hold music elevator music soaps, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
An intense orchestral piece in the style of a Hitchcock thriller. Swirling, slightly dissonant strings over throbbing basses, tympani and military snare drum with ominous swelling brass. Leads to a large climax, a "time is ticking" break followed by a variation of the opening. Sudden trick ending. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Classical
Air from Johann Sebastian Bach's 3rd Orchestral Suites or Ouverture No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068. The Air is one of the most famous pieces of baroque music. Bach originally wrote the suite for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt sometime between the years 1717 and 1723. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Johann Sebastian Bach
A sad, slow and sparse piano concerto movement. Melancholy and elegiac yet expressive in warmth. Suitable as background music for nostalgic, quiet, weepy moments. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
John Ireland’s 1918 By the Mere. Elegant, delicate, playful Classical Piano. For delicate images, children playing, falling snow, streams, water, falling autumn leaves, woodland and nature, Christmas or Winter Landscape projects, advertising and video production, a love story, sensitive issues etc. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A mellow and moving orchestral piece depicting a quiet city street at night. Magical, romantic and the slightest hint of seediness, high strings perform a sparse and expressive melody over piano and orchestral accompaniment. Great as a background soundtrack in contemplative moments or a montage. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
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 piece inspired by a humid morning before a stormy day on the plains. Sheet arrangement PDF available upon request. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Old style period music, real strings and playful flute. Little Women, young ladies in white chiffon dresses arrive at the ball, works well in costume dramas, historical documentary. hints of rural life, barn dances, pizzicato flourishes, violin drones. Anticipating, hopeful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Piercing clarinets as Geronimo looks down on the enemy below. He gives the command to attack: intense strings as the chase begins, music building and building, whip lashing, rising to a climax. Features real strings and woodwind. Great for horse race, cowboy and Indian, herding and hunting scenes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A touching, elegant and moving piece for piano and strings. A simple piano melody is counterpointed by slow strings leading to a second section featuring quiet, rapid piano arpeggios and expressive, simple string melodies. Perfect underscore for any sad media. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
This tranquil piece has overtones of late romanticism and would suite an Edwardian TV documentary or some such similar Film. Purely instrumental with Piano and Strings. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An excerpt from one of Maurice Ravel's best known orchestral pieces and a stepping stone to the music of the 20th century…. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Gabriel Fauré's music straddled the late Romantic to early 20th Century period. This rendition for orchestra retains the dance-like rhythms of the pavane…, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Plucky pizzicato strings and a playful bowed violin give this track a sense of curiosity as it opens, giving way to light adventure as live horns play an upbeat melody, finally ending with a slight hint of foreboding. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A fun and upbeat jazz track with country cello, make this a perfect track for any project that needs a fresh, romantic YouTube videos, in retro style. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Long evolving repetitive string orchestra track. In the style of minimal composers like Steve Reich. Slightly tense and rhythmic, it can be used as a bed in documentary, film, tv or videogames. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, one of Debussy's most well-know and influential works, marks the beginning of 20th century music… this track is an orchestral excerpt of the first section of the piece... 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
Dark, beautiful orchestral piece - slow and haunting, sinister. With solo viola and counterparts. Think Lutoslawski or Stravinsky. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
There is a genuine wistfulness at the core of "The Spruce," bringing to a quiet close one of the best of Sibelius' piano collections: The Trees - composed in 1914. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Jean Sibelius
To a slow waltz of pizzicato strings a violin begins a sad expressive melody only to prematurely close, leaving a bed of low plucked strings. Effective track for an opening scene which needs an emotional theme then an underscore for continuing dialogue. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Heart-rending and expressive string quartet, in slow 4/4 time, beautifully played on real instruments. A sublime melody which grows in pace and intensity, culminating in a climactic chord. Sounds like Barber or Shostakovich. Would suit a powerful documentary or intense dramatic love scene. 2mins25. 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
Sparkling rendition of the famous opening fanfare from Richard Straus' "Also Sprach Zarathustra" (Thus Spoke Zarathustra). Fantastic for epic and dramatic scenes. Used in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and perfect for corporate videos, new product launch, space travel, historical events. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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
A touching, elegant and moving piece for piano and strings. A simple piano melody is counterpointed by slow strings leading to a second section featuring quiet, rapid piano arpeggios and expressive, simple string melodies. Perfect underscore for any sad media. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Rising the House. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Rising the House. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Rising the House. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 70s Groovy Funk Music. A classic piece of 70s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic seventies sound and evoke that 1970s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Retro 60s Hippy Music. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and evoke that 1960s feeling in your next project. Flower power, British Invasion and mods and rockers! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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