Sad, Cinematic Music for Creators, Filmmaking, Games, Apps. Royalty-free & Sync licensed Royalty-free: Pay once, no ongoing royalties.
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A Rainy Day

Sad, reflective instrumental featuring piano, strings and solo violin. Works well with a montage or under a very dramatic scene. Turns around with a happier finish.

Passionate Dreams

Dark and ethereal cinematic composition with piano and heavenly pad sound, very emotional and thoughtful music great for drama films, documentaries, trailers and more.

dancing with my shaddow

by Ionics
Fairy tale-like classic tune. Magical bells, rich pizzicato strings and a piano are playing an enchanting theme. Suitable for drama and fairy tales.

the hope within your heart

by Ionics
This is a mellow grand piano tune. The semi minor harmony of the chords will give you the feeling of a change that's coming. A hope for a better future. Perfect for you dramatic scenes.

war of the religions

Beautiful opening theme that portraits conflict of all four major religions Atmospheric Bitter Confused Dark Depressed Delicate Disillusioned Dramatic Droning Eerie Emotional Ethereal Foreboding Heartbroken Helpless Hopeless Humble Hurt Innocent Lost Meaningful Melancholic Mournful Ominous Painful...

tragic event

Almost a requiem piece. Emotional, serene and peaceful. Full of sadness but with hope for the future. Would suit any film / dramatic project. Contains strings, bass and drums Atmospheric Bitter Confused Dark Depressed Delicate Disillusioned Dramatic Droning Eerie Emotional Ethereal Foreboding Hear...

no hope

A touching and poignant melodramatic piece featuring French horns and strings. Beautiful, melancholic, sorrowful and longing. Richly textured, good for film score / drama, perhaps funeral, separation or loss. Regret, sadness. Longing, nostalgia.

pirates im drowning

Orchestral music track. Ethereal, sad and mournful ,. Featuring soft strings and counter melody on chello .

She doesn t like pink

Low tempo ,emotive theme with a hard and nice hit of snare among a short string section giving a modern and powerful balance between feelings, rythym and rare touches of great synths sounds with a lot of dynamics and major to minord changes, etc.

wonderful place

A modern, cinematic, piano orchestral piece with feeling of hope. Interplay between a brooding, mysticism and tenderness, calming and reassuring tune. Great for soundtrack use.


Sad Cinematic Music: Royalty-Free Emotion for Media

Sad cinematic music conveys deep emotion, loss, and reflection with haunting piano, strings, soft pads, and atmospheric textures. It’s designed to move audiences, enhance storytelling, and bring emotional weight to dramatic moments. At Themusicase.com, you can explore a curated collection of royalty-free sad cinematic tracks. Each track includes a sync license, making them safe for use in film, advertising, games, podcasts, and online content without extra clearance.

Where Sad Cinematic Music Works Best

Choosing Themusicase gives you a royalty-free sync license—perfect for editors who need emotional cinematic scores without copyright concerns.

FAQs

Is your sad cinematic music royalty-free?
Yes. All sad cinematic tracks at Themusicase.com are royalty-free and come with sync rights for safe use across projects.
Can I use sad cinematic tracks in a short film?
Yes. You can license sad cinematic music for short films, independent projects, and even festival screenings. Your PDF license certificate serves as proof of rights.
Do I need to buy another license if I reuse the same track in multiple projects?
No. One license covers unlimited projects using the same track. See our License Agreement page for full details.
How much does it cost to license sad cinematic music?
Themusicase offers two license options based on your project needs. Full pricing and usage conditions are explained on our License Agreement page.
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