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Anxiety (Cinematic Drama Strings Tremolo)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Orchestral Strings, Tremolo, Drama Background, Mystery, Dark, Scary, TV Show
Anxiety (Cinematic Drama Strings Tremolo)(02:04) - ID: 133781
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Strange Conclusion (Cinematic Percussion Action Drama Loop 40sec)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Percussion Action Theme, Drama Background Loop, TV Show
Strange Conclusion (Cinematic Percussion Action Drama Loop 40sec)(00:43) - ID: 133780
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I am the Boss (Cinematic Action Drama)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Action Theme, Orchestral Percussion, Pulse, Investigation Crime, TV Show
I am the Boss (Cinematic Action Drama)(02:21) - ID: 133779
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Creative Thought (Cinematic Action Drama Background)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Action Theme, Background Crime, Orchestral, Guitar, Percussion
Creative Thought (Cinematic Action Drama Background)(01:55) - ID: 133778
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Brain Teaser (Cinematic Action Drama)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Action Theme, Orchestral, Percussion, Rhytmic, Investigation, Crime
Brain Teaser (Cinematic Action Drama)(02:19) - ID: 133777
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Solving the Puzzle (Cinematic Action Drama)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic Action Theme, Orchestral, Perscussion, Rhytmic Pulse, TV Show
Solving the Puzzle (Cinematic Action Drama)(02:00) - ID: 133776
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Silent Chase (Cinematic Action Drama)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic, Orchestral, Percussion, Action Theme, Searching, Investigation, TV Show
Silent Chase (Cinematic Action Drama)(01:49) - ID: 133775
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There is No Escape (Cinematic Orchestra Theme)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic, Orchestral, Running, Escape, Background, Animation, Race
There is No Escape (Cinematic Orchestra Theme)(03:03) - ID: 133773
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Night Walk (Mysterious Motion Music)

by Alternaxx
Electronic, Mysterious, Cinematic, Background, Animation, Night Shots
Night Walk (Mysterious Motion Music)(02:30) - ID: 133772
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Victory (Cinematic Score Winner Music)

by Alternaxx
Cinematic, Orchestra, Winner Music, Victory
Victory (Cinematic Score Winner Music)(01:27) - ID: 133771
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Motion Beat (Background Highlights Beat)

by Alternaxx
Electronic Beat, Background, Highlights, Graphics, Sport, Fashion, YouTube, Vlog, Blog
Motion Beat (Background Highlights Beat)(01:42) - ID: 133768
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Life Guard (Instrumental Hip Hop Background)

by Alternaxx
Electronic Beat, Hip Hop Background Music, Graphics, YouTube, Vlog, Blog
Life Guard (Instrumental Hip Hop Background)(02:00) - ID: 133766
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Fast Track (Highlights Background EDM)

by Alternaxx
Electronic Dance Music for Highlighs or Background
Fast Track (Highlights Background EDM)(01:50) - ID: 133758
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Virtual Anxiety

by Piranhasound
Dark midtempo trailer, great for intros, trailer videos, video game, or some darker footage.
Virtual Anxiety (full version)(01:36) - ID: 133715
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Virtual Anxiety (30 sec version)(00:30) - ID: 133716
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Spooky Cinematic Trailer

by Roger Stark
A dark orchestral cinematic track with plenty of dynamics and scary moments. Evil feeling.
Spooky Cinematic Trailer(04:00) - ID: 133690
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Dark Horror Trailer

by Memory Audio
Epic Sound Design Trailer Track following a typical trailer structure. Created to support modern digital video productions including trailers, movies and other.
Dark Horror Trailer(02:22) - ID: 133543
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Suspense Hybrid Orchestral

by Memory Audio
Epic hybrid orchestral trailer track combining the orchestra and sound design. Created to support modern digital video productions including trailers, movies and other.
Suspense Hybrid Orchestral(02:18) - ID: 133542
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Medieval Psaltery

by Memory Audio
Atmospheric Middle Ages music. Beautiful solo medieval psaltery creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
Medieval Psaltery(01:24) - ID: 133541
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Early Renaissance Harp

by Memory Audio
Atmospheric Middle Ages music. Beautiful Early Renaissance Harp creates a vibe that reflects the common day of past ages.
Early Renaissance Harp(01:07) - ID: 133540
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Romantic Sensual Uplifting

by Memory Audio
Ambient sentimental music created to support digital video productions including promotions, advertisements, presentations, clips and other.
Romantic Sensual Uplifting (full track(03:19) - ID: 133535
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Romantic Sensual Uplifting (60 second version)(01:00) - ID: 133538
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Romantic Sensual Uplifting (loop)(00:32) - ID: 133539
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Romantic Sensual Uplifting (30 second version)(00:30) - ID: 133537
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Romantic Sensual Uplifting (15 second version)(00:15) - ID: 133536
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Guitar Echoes Corporate

by Memory Audio
Warm background corporate music with simple ambient guitar patterns. Works best with commercials including presentations, promotions, advertisements, clips, tutorials, slideshows and other.
Guitar Echoes Corporate (full track)(02:04) - ID: 133529
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Guitar Echoes Corporate (60 second version)(01:00) - ID: 133532
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Guitar Echoes Corporate (loop)(00:32) - ID: 133533
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Guitar Echoes Corporate (30 second version)(00:30) - ID: 133531
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Guitar Echoes Corporate (15 second version)(00:15) - ID: 133530
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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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