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.
Country Ballad from the 50s. A classic piece of 50s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic forties sound and evoke that 1950s feeling in your next project. Doo Wop bands, close harmony groups, strawberry milkshakes, diners and bikes! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A cool piece of detective and espionage music from the 60s. 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
Driving Music from the Sixties! 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
Fast 1960s style twang guitar instrumental surf 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
Funky 70s Groove Explosion. 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
A beautiful and soulful piece of music from the master of orchestration, Ferde Grofe. The arrangement that I’ve done is from the third movement of the “Mississippi Suite”. depicting scenes along a journey down the Mississippi River from its headwaters of Minnesota down to New Orleans. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Album of 10 pieces for the pianoforte by American composers. My arrangement for harp of No.4 Cradle Song by J. Albert Jeffery. Very good for all media. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A peaceful, serene, and spacious reed trio piece featuring two clarinets and bassoon. Perfect for relaxing and tranquil moments. Just wistful enough to also accompany bittersweet memories, looking back on a life, a sepia-tinged retrospective of life friendships. The mood of a visual underscore. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A classic piece of retro hippy music from the early 1960s. 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
Piano solo, simple and lovely waltz by Australian composer Sieczyński. Timeless public domain. Perfect for a romantic scene, documentary, or any setting where a playful, relaxed music is desired. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A classic American Prom night from the 1950s. A classic piece of 50s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic forties sound and evoke that 1950s feeling in your next project. Doo Wop bands, close harmony groups, strawberry milkshakes, diners and bikes! 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 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
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
A slow and steady slowdance for a 1950s style prom at an American High School! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A classic piece of 50s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic fortie, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A retro 1980s theme! Full of cool retro Eighties electro synths! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A classic piece of 80s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic eighties sound and e, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A vintage and classic soul experience music track. A vintage and retro piece of groovy soul music with classic hammond organ lines, funky soulful guitars, and warm drum tracks. Soulful, classic and cool, perfect to capture that original 60s Motown sound, or a vintage 70s soul record. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A Lady Marmalade 'sister's' style soundalike track. A vintage and retro piece of groovy soul music with classic hammond organ lines, funky soulful guitars, and warm drum tracks. Soulful, classic and cool, perfect to capture that original 60s Motown sound, or a vintage 70s soul record. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A piece of vintage and classic authentic soul music. A vintage and retro piece of groovy soul music with classic hammond organ lines, funky soulful guitars, and warm drum tracks. Soulful, classic and cool, perfect to capture that original 60s Motown sound, or a vintage 70s soul record. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The music starts agitatated and building until it reaches a point were it changes into a slow and thoughtful music. Each moment can be used separately. The first part inspires action and tension while the second part is more reflective and introverted. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An uptempo piece of modern news music, great for current affairs, business, the news, stock markets, financial shows and much more. Other mixes available, including full, alt, stinger, with beep, without beep, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A pulsing and building piece of TV music, ideal for us, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Atmospherical music for piano. A series of chords follow one another alternated by simutaneous low and high notes. Should work perfectly as background for a reflective moment in a film. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Calm and carefree Piano Composition by Hanjo Gäbler. An inspiring and peaceful solo piano track. This track may be incorporated into various types of media applications including, but not limited to, commercials, advertisements, film/television. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a scary horror arcade game. A classic piece of 80s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic eighties sound and evoke that 1980s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The third in a series of highly expressive and free-flowing compositions by Satie is again at a slow pace like the first one. This gives the track a sombre and hypnotic quality. Creates an almost haunting atmosphere. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
This is a gentle stroll through the woods, looking at all the trees, streams and animals. A waterfall is in the distance and it is very, very peaceful, so relax. This track is fully loopable so can be used in video-games or anywhere with an indeterminate amount of tranquility is needed! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Slow and grave, ('Lent et grave'), the third Gymnopedie is perhaps the most heartbreaking. The whole ambience is punctuated by mournful melodies that have become so popular in modern productions. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Slow and grave, ('Lent et grave'), the third Gymnopedie is perhaps the most heartbreaking. The whole ambience is punctuated by mournful melodies that have become so popular in modern productions. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a Kung Fu or martial arts style arcade game. A classic piece of 80s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic eighties sound and evoke that 1980s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A retro and cool piece of 1960s style surf guitar music! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic swinging sixties sound and e, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A lovely sunny Day in the sixties! Great for that cool and happy retro 1960s style sound! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A classic piece of 60s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that cla, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A funky piece of retro 80s synth groove! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. A classic piece of 80s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic eighties sound and evoke that 1980s feeling, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Piano solo, sentimental waltz, one of the most popular pieces by Erik Satie. This is an excerpt, but it has a clear beginning and ending. Perfect for a romantic Scene, melancholic moment or any setting where a beautiful and smooth piano sound is desired. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Reverse Piano Music. A beautiful piece of piano based classical music, perfect for a wide range of visual applications, including film, tv, radio, theatre, adverts, commercials, info mercials, and much more. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for an eighties platform video game. A classic piece of 80s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic eighties sound and evoke that 1980s feeling in your next project. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Bela Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances, #1Bot tánc (Stick Dance) Sz. 56, BB 68 is a suite of six short piano pieces composed by Béla Bartók in 1915. Clarinet and string orchestra are the featured instruments in this arrangement of Romanian Folk Dances #1. Stick Dance. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Gymnopedie No.2 has an aura of sombreness about it. 'Lent et triste', (slow and sad), is the instruction to the player. Very atmospheric with a feeling of calm resignation. Huge amounts of space in the composition for thoughtful reflection. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Mystical sounds of tubular bells and vibraphone, with a background of harp's and piano's arpeggios. The atmosphere is inspired by Leonard Bernstein's Mass. The chords are tonal, but mysterious. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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
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
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 perfect minimalist in the style of Philip Glass. Pensive, questioning, pondering and introspective. Going back and forth with unexpressed feelings. Not settling on any one clear thought. It's about the grey, between the black and white. Strings, vibraphone and timpani set the mood for a drama. 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
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
