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 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
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
Moods of the Classical Piano. 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
Piano Moods Music Cue. 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
Beautiful string quartet music reminiscent of Schubert. The music is sad but hopeful. It reminds of the use of Schubert that Woody Allen did in "Crimes and Misdemeanors". It's music that can be used in very different situations calling for a dramatic or sad turn of events, flashbacks, reunions, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A melodic and sentimental ballad played in a sweet salon style by a violinist and pianist. This track might be heard in an elegant restaurant today, or perhaps in the past - as far back as the 1940s. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Warm, sweet and tender solo piano with a magical innocent essence. Beautiful piano runs with proud, majestic moments. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Stephen Lowery Lamson
Thrilling and intense. Frenzied and chilling. This string quartet composition will add drama to any of your media production. Great for dramatic and horror films, television commercials, radio productions, in-store media, documentaries and much more. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Ferruccio Busoni
Fast-paced piano minimalism with a countryside theme. Features pastoral strings and hunting horns and a European plucked string instrument. Uplifting, jolly and nostalgic. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A classic arrangement of this old traditional Ragtime piano piece by Scott Joplin. A classic piece of 40s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic forties sound and evoke that 1940s 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
Music written for orchestra has two distinct environments: a rhythmic part with fast notes and slow development with long notes. This music is appropriate for an audiovisual production. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This huge orchestral piece combines 3 well blended atmospheres. A strong intro based on the Mozart's Dies Irae (late '700), a riding middle section recalling an action movie sound (late '900), and a finale inspired on the Pergolesi's Stabat Mater (early '700), religious and intimate, but majestic. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Slightly bitter but playful music for srting quartet and clarinet. The strings carry soft chords that change constantly and that seem to want to carry us in a certain direction while the clarinet always appears to interrupt in a playful manner. Very elegant music suited for multiple purposes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Short, atmospheric piece written in 3/4 time; precursor to modern ambient music; gentle yet somewhat eccentric; first few bars consist of an alternating progression of two major 7th chords, the first on the subdominant, G, and the second on the tonic, D; deliberate but mild melodic dissonances. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
Slow beautiful string quartet style composition. Early turn of the century Americana. Uplifting and powerful, reflective. Amazingly beautiful strings start this piece with a deep sense of reflection and melancholy. A very gradual and subtle build towards a climactic finale that is very strong. 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
Classical string music for Christmas time. 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 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
A retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for an arcade video game platform. 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
An upbeat piece of retro 60s 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 evok, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The third movement of the Edda Concerto is Ragnarok. In Norse myths, Ragnarok is known as the end of the world. The full orchestra joins in to create the drama of the end of the world. Solemn strings start third movement, the horn call signifies the beginning of the end. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Music for people at work and the satisfaction of acheiving it. It is hopeful and industrious building on to a climax. Ideal for commercials advertising the construction of a building, a dam or a house. It gives a sense of achievement, of the creativity of men at work. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
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 swinging sixties track with cool surf guitars and upbeat 60s rhythms. 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 swi, 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 retro and authenic piece of 80s 8 bit chip tune style music designed for a sports 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
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
This serene and beautiful orchestral piece by Gustav Holst will suit any documentary it particularly conjures up images of the cosmos but its uses don't stop there! Add class to your film by using a stunning classical piece like this during a key on-screen moment, your audience will love you for it. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
Soft Thoughts on the Piano. 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 beautiful one minute piece in the style of Steve Reich using 5 pianos that play the same idea but starting at a different points in the measure to create new melodies. By gradually adding or subtracting a few notes, new melodies start to emerge. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Chopin romantic music set to the sounds of nature at night. Imagine a lush garden as this elegant, sentimental music is playing. Lovely event with guests strolling amidst sweet floral scents & sipping champagne while little birds are chirping nearby. Rich lifestyles, atrium or museum, or love story. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Frederic Chopin
Minimal music filled with emotion reminiscent of Steve Reich. Piano, vibes, French horn and English horn form the basis of this modern and active music perfect for portraying the warm image of a company or corporation. It never lets you down, it carries you gently but firmly. Uplifting and Modern, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This track will make you feel like sipping champagne and eating cavier. A peppy string quartet that just screams luxury and "Life Styles of the Rich and Famous". Great for travel industry to show elegant resorts, or movie with elegant social affair scene. Short, clean ending. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
The famous Arabesque No.1 by Claude Debussy. This piece is wonderful for advertising campaigns or for adding a touch of romantic classical class to your movie or documentary. Usually a solo piano piece, it has now been beautifully rearranged for orchestra - an absolute gem your audience will love! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
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
Twinkling Piano Notes In Heaven. 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. Soft, loving and romantic, this piece of piano music will set the scene perfect. 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
This music is perfect for portraying creative processes. From the concentrated work on a lab to the precise construction of a modern building. The music is never boisterous or imposing. Rather it is concentrated, almost hypnotic and repetitive. Concentration and work can best describe this piece. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This slow mournful piece could be a funeral march but it's a funeral march with hope! Gustav Holst at his solemn best brings you a piece that would be perfect for a serious film or documentary, especially if it deals with the darker side of our human nature. Try it out today! Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
Up-Tempo: A sweeping panorama of major motion picture excitement. This thrilling orchestral score sparkles with high adventure, gripping suspense and ennobling heroism. A real crowd pleaser. Classical, 20th Century
A cheerful, happy, lighthearted and fresh sounding track. Featuring two clarinets and bassoon. Always in motion passing the melody around the trio. The bassoon eighth note pattern propels the piece forward. Absolutely perfect for TV commercials that are fun, positive, uplifting and hopeful in nature, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A cool fifties vocal doo wop close harmony group. 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 forties sound and evoke that 1950s, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century