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.
Composed in 1935. The reed trio ensemble became popular in the early twentieth century. In part the popularity of the reed trio was due to the formation of the Trio d’anches de Paris (Paris Reed Trio). The blend of the oboe, clarinet and bassoon became popular with twenty century composers. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A peaceful, serene and spacious piece for oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Perfect for relaxing and tranquil moments. Just wistful enough to also accompany memories, looking back on life, a sepia-tinged retrospective of a time or place. A versatile track that seems to imply mood of any visual scene. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Bela Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances #4 Bucsumí tánc (Dance from Bucsum). 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 Dance, #4 (Dance from Bucsum). 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
Bela Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances #3 Topogó (In One Spot) 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. Romanian Folk Dances #3 In One Spot. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A beautiful melodic ballad played by a solo violinist. Romantic strolling music. A pretty, sophisticated melody reminiscent of the great tin pan alley era songs of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A beautiful melodic ballad played by a violinist accompanied by piano. Romantic background music or underscore. A pretty, sophisticated melody reminiscent of the great tin pan alley era songs of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A pretty violin / piano ballad with melancholy undertones. Good for romantic underscore or source music for an elegant restaurant, slow dance, love scene. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Stacattisimo Strings melody, violins, cellos, basses, violas with horns, and music box. Catchy melody in a orchestral track. A fun, fast paced orchestral piece great for dynamic productions, adventure. Perfect for mobile games, video games, children's programming. Happy, cheerful and brigh. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Mesmerizing, gently hypnotic music for marimbas. Inspired by the minimalism of Steve Reich. Creates a calm, optimistic mood. Perfect for banking, insurance, cameras and technology adverts, film and TV dramas, cookery shows and documentaries about wildlife and travel. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Quirky, arty, hypnotic music in the style of 1970's Philip Glass. Featuring retro electric organs and cascading flute arpeggios. Great for stylish commercials for cars, jewellery, technology, cameras, banking, insurance, luxury products and science documentaries. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Tis piece of contemporary music, in the early '900 style, was inspired by the symphonic poems of Ottorino Respighi, like 'Pines of Rome'. Ideal for hot summer atmospheres, with a lot of vegetation, children chases, fireworks, water games, fountains. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Modern classical piano and accenting strings create this snobbish sound of place that hides more than the average observer sees. Perfect for a snobby mansion or snobbish dinner party. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An orchestral piece with dynamic dramatic character influenced by Bartok, Stravinsky and John Williams. It is written for full orchestra and there is a reference in ancient Greek and Roman music. It is ideal for an intro or a trailer. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Stately, joyful and slightly whimsical Palm Court style string quartet - in the style of Fawlty Towers. Rather upbeat and perky, conjures up images of afternoon tea in a grand hotel when one used to dress for dinner. Perfect for comedy, commercials, spoofs or documentary and TV reality programmes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Garden Rose. A great piece of exciting and unique royalty free music perfect for Film, TV, Computer Games, Radio, New Media, Apps, and much more! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A quiet and spiritual adaptation of this well loved classical piece Finlandia also known as the hymn Be still my soul. Tender adaptation, Spiritual Music, relious music, classical music, Christian. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Film soundtrack orchestral music inspired by the landscape and the light color of summer storms on the Mediterranean coast. With fast and intense rain to leave behind a clean and fresh atmosphere - beautiful, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
No needs descriptions for this absolute masterpiece of classical music by Ludwig Van Beethoven.Here I made a piano version and also a Mini Moog version,as a 2000's touch. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Ludwig van Beethoven
A cinematic, uplifting and inspirational track that builds from a gentle beginning, to a soaring, proud and majestic orchestral piece with a beating rhythm. Inspiring / Heartening / Hopeful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Hopeful, Springy and romantic, sweet classical music. uplifting orchestral, Playful, melodic and lively with optimistic and positive atmosphere. Energizing and fun, Blooming instrumental with String quartet, clarinet, piccolo. hopes, dreams and love feelings for Weeding, Spring time, joyful scenes, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Finale Allegro, Upbeat and positive Strings w, nice rhythm Kick hits. Sounds like Bruckner, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Soulful and longing dramatic theme with influence of early music and modern cinematic minimalism. Touching storytelling song of dolorous cello, pensive viola and tender violin. Forgotten memories of the wondrous images of past, rural rainy landscapes, gothic mansion, meeting an old noble friends. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Mysterious and passionate classical guitar piece (instrumental solo). Searching an answer, making a philosophic choice, fantasies of imaginative mind, tempest of the blackened heart. Very improvising, abstract and cinematic. Close to Claude Debussy, Toru Takemitsu, Leo Brouwer. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An uncomfortable piece of modern chamber music for flute, bassoon, piano, cello & bass. Eerie melodies twist over sinister bass notes by the piano as the bass strings tremble and the high piano emulates the main melody in ghostly emulation. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Beautiful and spacious version of the classic song, The First Noel. Featuring a tenor sax ensemble in a church like setting. Strings, organ and bells add an ethereal, breezy and flowing quality. Starting with one sax and pipe organ, it gradually builds to the majestic ending. Great Christmas. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Pizzicato violins and staccato cellos take the lead in this nervous and slightly dissonant piece. It's like being late for an important appointment while you sit there in stop-and-go traffic. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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, Classical, 20th Century
A short, moving and ultimately heartbreaking piece with a traditional folk/Renaissance sounding flute melody accompanied by harp and light orchestration. Somewhat in the vein of Nino Rota's music for Romeo and Juliet. First theme is mournful, second theme shows a glimmer of warmth and hope. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A slow, lyrical and melancholy composition for clarinet, violin and piano. Reminds of the Gymnopedies of Erik Satie. Good for scenes of romance, re-uniting, loss, sadness or nostalgia. A rainy day in 1920's Paris. Emotional, but restrained. Originally composed for the operetta, Posey's Wig. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A light, warm and happy orchestral composition depicting, as the title suggests, a magical scenario. Happy and warm, with light strings, harp and glockenspiel. Good for tourism commercials, adventure/fantasy scenes and games. Melody is light making it ideal for background music that still moves. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A melancholic, nostalgic and lyrical chamber work suitable for scenes of longing and sadness, but also good for scenes of hope, love and beauty. Similar to the music of Debussy, Mahler and Puccini (late/post-romantic - impressionism). Scored for piano, clarinet and violin. Triple canon ending. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A profoundly sad piano concerto's slow movement. Light orchestral accompaniment. Perfect for tearful moments of loss, loneliness, and unrequited love, funerals or credits following a tragic conclusion. A romantic sound reminiscent of Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A short, sad composition reminiscent of Erik Satie. Composed for flute and piano. Good for cinematic moments of reflection or melancholy. Suitable for background music in historical pieces, especially early 20th Century. Good music for characters to cry to.Minimal dynamic change. 3/4 time signature, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A quiet impressionistic piece for orchestra. A soft flute and clarinet melody over a lonely bassoon leads to warm spring swells and counterpoint by harp and celeste. Suitable for peaceful, loving or late night scenes. 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, Classical, 20th Century
An orchestral piece of many moods, from spooky and triumphant, heroic and tragic, quiet and really loud. Quiet beginning builds to huge fanfare middle, ethereal towards the end and a (SPOILER ALERT) shocking tragic conclusion. Good for adventure, fantasy, epics, tragedies, videogame cut scenes etc. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
perfect for an Italian Restaurant Scene, Cooking channel, Venice, Naples, MIlan Italian Travel sequence. Performed in the style of a strolling duo with violin and accordion. Live musicians, real instruments. This classic Neapoliton song was composed by Eduardo di Capua. aka Marie, A Marie / Oh Marie, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A romantic and love based piano theme. A piece of traditional classical music for ceremonies, weddings, traditional events and much more. Regal and romantic, a classy piece of classical music. Great for Valentines day and romance based visuals. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a classic 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 authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a happy playful 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 authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a castle scene. 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 authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a flight style video game or 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
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