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 retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a flight simulator style 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 flying game or visuals involving clouds or the sky. 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 an old 1980's 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
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
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a car chase or driving computer 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
Quirky surreal and polymodal song that reminds the pieces by Stravinsky. Clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, flute and drums create an almost marching band atmosphere. Good for surreal situations, theater, advertising, documentary, film, web and TV series, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A delicate and rarefied solo piano track with suspended chords and a melodic line that remember something of Debussy. It seems to see a girl who walks on tiptoe. Ideal for documentary, advertising, corporate, movies, web and tv series, landscape. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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
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
Big melodic contemporary soundscape of rarefied beauty. Give this chrystalline track a home in a production that matters. Perfect for videos ads web and much more.. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Triumphant and regal celebrations. Fast moving orchestral jaunt, bright and insistent, with a feeling of grandeur, splendour and wealth. Perfect for rolling green country estates, magnificent houses and movement breezing along the tree-lined approach to the huge gates. Perfect for documentary, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Star Wars inspired epic orchestral piece featuring triumphant trumpets and brass, courageous strings and thunderous percussion. Get your audience psyched up with this full scale imperial march! Ideal for action adventure or for Star Wars and science fiction parody and tribute scenes. 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
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
The world of Jane Austen. Time of brilliant gentlemen and great ladies. Valor, honor, courage and love. Classical in nature, this beautiful orchestral piece is great for period... Perfect for period drama and fantasy. 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 waltz for solo piano which conjures up images of Paris and popular song around 1900. The title translates into, 'I Want You', and reflects the sentimental nature of the track. A wonderful backdrop for European 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
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
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
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
The second Gnossienne has the instruction, 'avec étonnement', (with astonishment), to instruct the player to play slightly faster than the other two pieces. Still has lots of space and freedom of expression. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Slow, ('Lent' in French), and free-flowing, this track evokes an almost daydream like state. This is the first of three works to be given the name Gnossienne name by Erik Satie to reflect this new style of composition. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Instantly recognisable, this beautiful work by Debussy is calm and soothing yet is intensely emotional in places. French for 'moonlight', this track is relaxing, reflective and simply delightful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
An emotional and complex piano solo which is alleged to be Chopin's attempt to reflect his unhappiness in Vienna. It has been widely used in films, (such as 'The Pianist'), and even in video games, 'Fallout 4'). Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Frederic Chopin
A sound–alike of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Troika” from “Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op. 60” which became a Christmas favorite because it envisioned a snowy sleigh ride. In Russian, Troika means a 3-horse sleigh. A perfect track for the Christmas holidays or a feel-good winter underscore–sleigh bells and all. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A restless and intriguing minimalist fusion track for string quartet and drumkit in the style of Steive Reich and Phillip Glass that would work well for documentaries, dramas, commercials and scenes involing science, culture, technology, society and business. Instrumental, 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
An immersive orchestral piece based on the piano, extremely melodic, with female vocals that recall some compositions of Ennio Morricone. This piece is particularly suitable for intense, melancholic, dramatic, or romantic scenes, where the music is going to remain in your brain for a while. Female Vocals, Classical, 20th Century
Classic in a hurry. Feels like restless violin with a panic attack. Perfect for chase, running actors or hurting scenes, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A finely balanced and serene orchestral piece with early XXth french composers' tone comprised of delicate chords of a blury piano, distant lush strings oscillating between soft tremolo and smooth legato, punctuated by small touches of sweet horn flowing notes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A gentle and soothing piece evoking a Summer Afternoon with rippling accompaniment and wistful melody. scored for full orchestra this track has a thick texture but a relaxing and calming mood. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Aquarium from Carnival of the Animals by the great and romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. I hope this stylish song can enhance your project, whether it be for corporate or personal use. Track gives off a mood that is both magical and mysterious with both a sophisticated sound and production. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Camille Saint-Saens
4 classical pieces for harp by Holý, Alfred. Work Title An Evening at Home.1. Childrens' Thoughts 2. At the Fireside 3. Youngsters at Play 4. A Little Dance All pieces are combined in one sound file. Perfect for Christmas, religious projects, weddings, background, underscore or other dramatic use. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Soothing, romantic music performed by a string quartet that paints pictures of love and beauty. Perfect for weddings, diegetic and non-diegetic soundtrack, commercials, and concert performance. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Romantic nostalgic love song with a sad touch, intimate music that speaks to the heart. Dramatically building towards an insight cue point at 0:39 and then action at 0:51. Fit for break up scenes, broken heart moments, sad walks in the city, weltschmerz moments. Or contemplating and taking action! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Dreamy soft music that flows with beautiful optimistic and romantic light themes. The music starts with a slower section followed by a faster central section like the feel of crashing river waters and then returns to the slower concluding section. MuAnsic perfect for use in corporate promotional mar, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Elegant graceful beautiful gentle light and optimistic music perfect for use in corporate promotional marketing or website, advertising, TV movie film retail leisure or phone on hold. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A amazing rendition of the famous "Land of Hope and Glory", composed by Edward Elgar, taken out of his composition "Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1". A wonderful track especially for any patriotic, british-themed projects. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Edward Elgar
Minimalist style piece with agitating rhythm (Fibonacci sequence) Relentless pulsing and sharp dissonance that works amazingly well for any dramatic situation. This track can stand alone with visuals or create tension under dialogue. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A wild, jumpy piano piece presenting different moods and styles. Perfect for modern, creative, experimental films. Works also in movies with themes like: Modern Classical, Art, Video Artist, Student, Slapstick, Cartoon, Funny, Laughing, Piano treatments, Composer, Musician. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
My full orchestra arrangement of pipe organ piece by Alfred Hollins (1865 — 1942) English organist, composer and teacher, who was noted as a recitalist in Scotland. Featured flute, harp, woodwinds, strings, horns. Tranquil and peaceful music typical of the nocturnes. Good for all media. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
String quartet delicately playing in a medium-sized party hall. Music for joyous people, broad smiles and raised wine glasses. In the middle of the piece, the tempo goes down for a second, then gaining new strength in the final part and conclusion. Works well for advertisement, info. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This is a cinematic orchestral piece. It is epic, colorful, positive, and upbeat. It is great for epic transitions, adventure in world or great landscapes, and profoundly impactful soaring events. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
My full orchestra arrangement of pipe organ piece by Alfred Hollins (1865 — 1942) English organist, composer and teacher, who was noted as a recitalist in Scotland. Featured strings, organ, choir (mmmm). Tranquil and peaceful music typical of the nocturnes. Good for all media. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Improvisation on Rachmaninoff's "Etude-Tableau (op. 33, no. 8)" recorded on acoustic grand piano. Turbulent and dissonant, passionate and dynamic, surprising harmonies and striking arpeggios. Works as a soundtrack for dramatic movies and TV shows, history channels, ballet, theater. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano, Sergei Rachmaninoff
