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Casino

Funky track in the style of criminal adventures. With the use of the contrabass, wow wow and other chips. If you like “Snatch” and “Ocean’s Elevens”, then this track is sure to please. At 1:30 an interesting musical insert !!

Waiting in Line

Positive tension bed featuring synthesizers, piano, marimba, bells and arpeggios. Perfect to use as background music in documentaries, corporate videos or other productions in need of light tension music.

The Contemplation Game Tension Cue

Suspenseful, dramatic and slightly melancholic background track featuring piano, pizzicato strings and various rhythmic elements. The track paints a picture of contemplation, doubt and reflection and works very well in documentaries, drama, or any other production in need of an original tense music ...

Doubting Decisions Background Loop

Background track with a slightly nervous contemplating tone setting the perfect atmosphere for certain passages in documentaries, film or other productions.

Speed Punk

by Muza
Fast, super fast punk track. In the best traditions of heavy rock with the sound of modern guitars and drums. Great for active scenes, sporting events, fighting.

Horror Epic Trailer

A powerful track using synthesized effects, low siren, staccato strings, cinematic drums for action-horror trailers, games and other visual projects.

The Background Is Mechanical

Industrial sounding background track consisting of various rhythmic elements. Piano and cello give the track a slightly reflective character. Perfect to use in corporate videos, games, documentaries or other productions that need an energetic and mechanical tone.

Fascinating Complexity

Thoughtful and reflective background track that can be used in podcasts, documentaries or other productions. Perfect to use when you need interesting music that does not compete with other elements like narration. The mood is investigative, technological and slightly melancholic without losing energ...

Very Cautious

A dark and brooding ominous suspense track that creates a nervous atmosphere. Perfect for documentaries, films or other productions in need of high quality tension background music.

An Ongoing Investigation

Suspenseful background track consisting of cello’s, synthesizers and other tense elements. This track starts without an introduction and this makes it perfectly suited to use in a film or documentary or any other production where a quick switch to suspense is needed.

Mysterious Investigation Theme Ident

Dark and ominous suspenseful theme that builds to a climax. The piano motif is easily recognizable and therefore perfect to use as a leader for documentaries or other investigative productions. My portfolio is protected by Identifyy. After you buy a license to one of my tracks it is extremely easy ...

Diagnose

Inspirational and reflective background track to use in your documentary, podcast, tv show or other program. Marimba, celeste and piano create a quiet and considerate atmosphere. My portfolio is protected by Identifyy. After you buy a license to one of my tracks it is extremely easy to clear it vi...

Uncertain Times Tension Cue

Pulses, drones and ticking make up a tense atmosphere. Perfect to use in your news item, documentary or any production in need of a light suspenseful tone. The track never gets overwhelming and is designed to easily blend in with other elements. My portfolio is protected by Identifyy. After you bu...

Epic Trailer for Horror

A powerful, alarming epic track using electronic sounds, a string section, horror effects (sub FX) and a cinematic rhythm section. This is a good choice for trailers, horror, advertising, games, action videos and other projects.

Looking Out

Pensive piano intro with ambient guitar layers create a sense of mystery

Epic Dangerous

“Epic Dangerous” is a pulsating, large-scale orchestral piece at medium tempo – specially designed to create a dark, exciting and driving mood. Use this score to accompany dramatic scenes of great challenges, tough competitions, tremendous effort, threatening or violent situations, crises like...


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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