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Haunting

by NC MUSIC
Spacious sweeping synths and spooky sound effects create this mysterious track. Great for sci fi or horror scene.
Haunting(02:08) - ID: 121666
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Haunted

by NC MUSIC
Spacious sweeping synths and spooky sound effects create this mysterious track. Great for sci fi or horror scene.
Haunted(01:13) - ID: 121665
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Galaxies

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, lonely orchestral piece with lush strings.
Galaxies(01:35) - ID: 121664
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Final Encounter

by NC MUSIC
Gripping, tense track with horror/suspense atmosphere.
Final Encounter(00:40) - ID: 121663
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Fight Back

by NC MUSIC
Raw and edgy Rock track with heavy guitars and solid groove.
Fight Back(01:50) - ID: 121637
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Far East

by NC MUSIC
Indian / Middle Eastern style piece with mysterious subtle feel.
Far East(01:15) - ID: 121636
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Enchanted Forest

by NC MUSIC
Strange synths, sfx create this unusual arrangement. Great for horror, suspense or sci fi scene.
Enchanted Forest(00:54) - ID: 121635
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Eerie Dawn

by NC MUSIC
New Age spacious, ambient track with subtle synths and harp. Calm, open and atmospheric.
Eerie Dawn(02:08) - ID: 121634
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Dreams

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with lush strings.
Dreams(01:47) - ID: 121633
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Destiny

by NC MUSIC
Powerful, dramatic orchestral piece with strings. Triumphant and epic atmosphere.
Destiny(02:38) - ID: 121632
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Desperate Measures

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with strings and timps. Very grand and deep atmosphere.
Desperate Measures(01:52) - ID: 121631
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Departed Soul

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with oboe, strings and timps. Very grand and powerful atmosphere.
Departed Soul(01:23) - ID: 121630
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Delightful

by NC MUSIC
Mysterious track with haunting strings. Very atmospheric.
Delightful(00:55) - ID: 121629
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Deep Space

by NC MUSIC
Sweeping synths and spooky SFX create this spacious sci-fi track. Ambient and atmospheric.
Deep Space(01:15) - ID: 121628
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Death

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with strings and timps. Very sad and lonely atmosphere.
Death(01:39) - ID: 121627
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Day To Day

by NC MUSIC
Orchestral piece with accompanying military drums. Suitable for action/mystery/suspense scenes.
Day To Day(01:08) - ID: 121626
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Darker Days

by NC MUSIC
Mellow electronic track with solid groove, spooky SFX and catchy, quirky synths. Suitable for mystery scene.
Darker Days(01:26) - ID: 121625
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Dark Forest

by NC MUSIC
Strange synths, sfx create this unusual arrangement. Great for horror, suspense or sci fi scene.
Dark Forest(01:57) - ID: 121624
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Condemned

by NC MUSIC
Spine chilling, suspenseful track, with spooky synths, pulsating percussion, choir and orchestra. Great for horror, thriller or suspense scene.
Condemned(01:11) - ID: 121623
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Colonial

by NC MUSIC
Emotional, dramatic orchestral piece with oboe, strings. Very grand and passionate atmosphere.
Colonial(01:18) - ID: 121622
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Climbing High

by NC MUSIC
Grand, flowing orchestral piece with epic, triumphant atmosphere.
Climbing High(01:36) - ID: 121621
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Suspense Music: Royalty-Free Tension for Films, Trailers, and Games

Suspense music builds unease and anticipation through evolving textures, sparse motifs, and controlled dynamics. Typical elements include pulsing low strings, ticking percussion, bowed metals, risers, and subtle synth drones that escalate toward a reveal without resolving too soon. At Themusicase.com, you can find and license a wide range of royalty-free suspense tracks. Every track includes a sync license for safe use across film, trailers, advertising, games, and online content.

Where Suspense Music Works Best

Choosing Themusicase gives editors a clear, royalty-free license with sync rights—reliable usage across platforms without extra clearance.

FAQs

Where can I find royalty-free suspense music?
You can license suspense tracks directly at Themusicase.com. The catalog covers dark drones, ticking percussion, risers, and modern hybrid tension cues for films, trailers, advertising, games, and online media—each track royalty-free with sync rights.
Can I use suspense music on YouTube without copyright claims?
Yes. Suspense tracks from Themusicase are royalty-free and include sync rights, letting you publish confidently on YouTube and social platforms without Content ID or copyright issues.
What makes music sound suspenseful?
Suspense relies on steady pulse (ticks, ostinatos), evolving drones, dissonant intervals, and restrained dynamics that rise gradually. Minimal motifs, sub-bass movement, and strategic silence create unease until the reveal or transition.
How much does it cost to use suspense music in sync projects?
At Themusicase, all suspense tracks are available under a simple royalty-free sync license. Pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees or ongoing royalties. You can review the details in our License Agreement.
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