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
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- Acoustic Guitar
- Action / Thriller
- Ambient
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- Americana / Blues
- Big Beat / Techno
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- Christmas / Holiday
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- 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
Cello and piano interplay suggesting a dark mood, slow moving dark texture, suspense cello track. Subtle Intensity, very dark background music, dark instrumental.
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composer: Attila Bencsik | duration: 82 seconds
A reality TV style tension track in the spirit of the elimination rounds from The Celebrity Apprentice or Survivor. The game is afoot and someone is going home tonight. Features a bell melody backed by sparse percussion and grows in intensity. Great for tense, nervous, or anxious scenes.
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composer: John Judd | duration: 138 seconds
Somber and dramatic arpeggiated acoustic guitar with hopeful chorus of piano, strings, glocken, and cymbals.
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composer: Blindfold Sound | duration: 86 seconds
A modern piece of dramatic music with a very cool spaghetti western vibe. A unique mashup of styles, including dramatic score, electro, dubstep and western. If Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer had a musical love child, it would probably sound like this.
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composer: Vincent Pedulla | duration: 135 seconds
Dark and foreboding, featuring strings, brass, drones and synthesizers that create a threatening and bleak mood.
composer: Felix Magnus Grossmann | duration: 127 seconds
Moody piano and Russian balalaika over a building, freely played drum and bass groove. Exotic, mysterious and melancholy.
composer: Stuart Moore | duration: 264 seconds
wonderful modern take incorporating mystical bells with superb modern synthesis, excellent first class atmospherics take this track to the top of its game.
composer: Justin Brett | duration: 140 seconds
Modern drama tension cue. Pulsing synths, arpeggiators, strings and aggressive french horns with obsessive percussions give edge to this strange feeling track. Perfect as action, tension and suspense underscore with a dark mood. Underscore also available.
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composer: Marco Pesci | duration: 124 seconds
Percussion driven track, setting an anticipatory and intense mood. Dark fx and pads mixed with toms and timpani percussions creating a dark and nail-biting atmosphere. It can work well in shows like CSI, NCIS, Pawn Stars, Ink Masters and also atmospheric thriller movies.
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composer: Konstantinos Panagiotidis | duration: 72 seconds
A reflective piece of electronic sounds over an r&b drum bed. Perfect for setting a regretful scene, depression or one feeling sorry for themselves.
composer: Christopher Wiseman and Christopher Purner | duration: 94 seconds
A powerful and emotional build of overcoming obstacles and moving on from turmoil and defeat. Dramatic, reflective and inspiring with soaring strings in the style of Steve Jablonsky, Hans Zimmer, Alex Parker, James Horner and John Williams.
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composer: Chris Hodges | duration: 128 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...
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Our Gypsy Waltz by White Cat Music...
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