Royalty Free Dramatic Music
These are dramatic background music tracks written specifically for any type of scene with tense or suspenseful setting.
Royalty free dramatic music moments between participants in these tense and dramatic situations.
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- 20's / 30's / 40's / Cabaret
- 50's / 60's / 70's / Retro
- Acoustic Guitar
- Action / Thriller
- Ambient
- Ambient Chill
- Americana / Blues
- Big Beat / Techno
- Bossa / Brazilian
- Christmas / Holiday
- Comedy / Fun / Kids
- Corporate / Positive
- Country Music
- Dance / House / Club
- Drama / Tension
- Dramedy / Lifestyle
- Dubstep / DnB / Uptempo
- Electro / Breakbeat
- Fantasy / Mystery
- Film Music / Trailer Music
- Funky / Groovy
- Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
- Hip Hop / Trip Hop
- Horror / Suspense
- India / Bollywood
- Indie Rock / Punk / Surf
- Irish / Celtic
- Island / Tropical
- Jazz / Modern
- Jazz / Traditional
- Laid Back / Downtempo
- Latin / Salsa
- Logos / Stingers
- Middle East / Africa
- Music Loops
- New Age / Meditation
- News / Technology
- Orchestral Music
- Orient / Asia
- Percussion / Drums
- Piano Music
- Pop Music / Uplifting
- Progressive Rock
- Reggae / Ska
- RnB / Urban
- Romantic / Sentimental
- Sci-fi Music
- Travel / Documentary
- Unique / Different Music
- Violin / Fiddle
- Vocal Music w/lyrics
- World - Europe
Plaintive electric guitar - not too heavy - spells out anguish over simple orchestral backing.
composer: Brilliant Music | duration: 75 seconds
A touching and melancholic drama or film underscore cue. A few tender piano notes with subtle, sweeping strings. Nostalgic, time for reflection, dear memories, perhaps loss and sorrow.
composer: Yuri Sazonoff | duration: 76 seconds
An Eight minute, moody, rubato orchestral piece that creates a sense of unanswered questions. Full of tension, it develops over 3 sections, finishing with a final payoff that is well worth the wait. Tense, dramatic and visually stimulating, this piece can stand as a both a feature theme or underscore.
composer: Dave Klotz | duration: 507 seconds
A very Dramatic film piece , Featuring Live Orchestra , piano and sound design , Carries a sense of worry and ancertainty , it is a sad moody dramatic underscore track , peaceful perfect for quite innocent/ gentle scenes.
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composer: Ilya Kaplan | duration: 151 seconds
An epic orchestral piece great for productions involving heroism, bravery, battles, war, historical, etc. Very dramatic and determined. Medium tempo.
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composer: EH Music | duration: 125 seconds
Your fate hangs in the balance, time is ticking away. Atmospheric synths alongside an incessent ticking sound create a seamlessly looping bed ideal for sustaining dramatic tension.
composer: Barry Ryerson | duration: 60 seconds
medium tempo rondo in 6/8 with organ and melodica, classical influences, dramatic and uplifting
composer: Nathan/Ventress | duration: 75 seconds
Orchestral dramatic track for background to darker film/television projects. Staccato and smooth string lines intertwine with trombones, bassoon...and MORE!!
composer: Ray Egan | duration: 75 seconds
Calming and baffling, featuring solemn strings, keyboards and synth drums creating a mysterious, uncertain mood.
composer: Sleight | duration: 218 seconds
Ambivalent pop music with a tiny dose of melancholy. Perfect for neutral scenes where too joyful or too gloomy tracks would not be appropriate.
composer: Marek Sramek | duration: 148 seconds
Serene and heavenly choir sets an angelic, atmospheric tone in this ambient production. Chord changes provide a sense of movement and a bittersweet tinge of drama.
composer: Joseph Rusnak | duration: 160 seconds
Cinematic action rock. Determined and dramatic edgy alternative rock cue with orchestral horns elements and modern electro urban feel Powerful, driving and motivational underscore for city action, urban adventures, chase, running and motion related scenes
composer: Dvir silverstone | duration: 126 seconds
I put together this edit of all the footage that Monalia captured during her unforgettable trip to visit family in Florence last year. In just 4 minutes, you'll experience a truly authentic side of Florence as Monalia reconnects with loved ones, shares traditional meals, and joins in family songs passed down through generations—all in the warmth of family homes.
As a content creator, I had a lot of fun editing this video; there was so much stunning 360-degree footage to choose from! Beyond the visuals, the video also features royalty-free music designed to add atmosphere to your own projects, whether you're creating travel vlogs, family memories, or cinematic pieces. Check it out if you have a few minutes, and get a taste of Florence's heart and soul!
If you’re interested in royalty-free music for your own video creations, the tracks in this edit are available for you to use. Enjoy the video, and feel free to explore our music catalog to bring the perfect sound to your next project!
Kick Ass by Felipe Adorno...
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/music-download/kick-ass-9069/
and
Our Gypsy Waltz by White Cat Music...
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/music-download/our-gypsy-waltz-5012112/
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