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    When The Snow Fell by Aurora Rochez
    • 1:20
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    Melancholic classical piano track built for quiet moments.
    Epic Rise by Sikosbest
    • 1:18
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    Perfect for setting an impactful and gripping tone in movie trailers, fantasy adventures, grand storytelling, RPG video games, historical documentaries, and projects showcasing major achievements or visions.
    Heroic Harmonies by Azovmusic
    • 1:39
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    With its emotional flair, it can enhance cinematic scenes, add elegance to special events, or serve as a compelling background for personal storytelling.
    The Secret Place by Mike Nowa
    • 1:00
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    Ideal for heartfelt moments, storytelling, emotional scenes, inspiring visuals, cinematic projects, documentaries, art films, peaceful backgrounds, thoughtful reflections, time-lapse videos, romantic montages, creative content, ambient soundscapes, nature clips, soulful ads, and calming intros, storytelling background music..
    House Of Shadows by Art Pedan
    • 1:12
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    Dark, scary, and spooky Halloween background music.
    Somewhere by Mark Kueffner
    • 1:23
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    Sad music classical background to use in YouTube videos and storytelling.
    Into The Time by Emilio Merone
    • 1:46
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    A dramatic, evolving track with an eerie, clockwork rhythm and a sweeping, cinematic build.
    The Warriors Way by EdRecords
    • 0:33
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    The blend of suspenseful melodies and heart-pounding beats makes it ideal for high-stakes storytelling, embodying a sense of urgency and profound depth, storytelling royalty free music..
    A Big Dream by ihsandincer
    • 1:42
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    Suitable for cinematographic projects, storytelling about a brave heart and the will to win, success stories, voice-over backdrop, interviews with prominent personalities, and many other significant projects.
    Jazzy Echoes by Dvir Zilverstone
    • 1:32
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    Mid‑tempo nu‑jazz downtempo track built for a shadowy atmosphere.
    Timelapse Horizons by Diva Production Music
    • 1:27
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    Perfect for awe-inspiring moments of discovery and revelation, fantasy storytelling, motivational content, great victory, epic journeys, cinematic productions, and more.
    The Best Day Ever by Roman Cano
    • 1:01
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    Ideal for heartfelt moments and elegant storytelling, storytelling stock music..
    Peaceful Strums by Ozgurmmp
    • 1:49
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    Peaceful Strums begins with a gentle pluck of guitar strings, inviting listeners into a serene ..
    Forever And After by Ivan Markelov
    • 1:14
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    Its gentle melodies evoke a sense of enduring love and connection, making it an ideal choice for romantic scenes, wedding videos, and sentimental storytelling.
    Epic Adventure by DPmusic
    • 1:58
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    This track will be perfect for movie trailers, documentaries, adventure videos, storytelling, dramatic music, cinematic views, and landscapes.
    Timeless Acoustic by Ozgurmmp
    • 1:48
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    Perfect for inspirational videos, storytelling, travel vlogs, nature scenes, commercials, and any project that needs a touch of authenticity and simplicity, music for storytelling videos..
    Back To The North by Emilio Merone
    • 1:18
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    Like the whispering winds over the open fields, this simple background music is perfect for emotional storytelling, rustic outdoor scenes, country life, everyday travelogues, untold stories, and documentary narratives.
    Great Tribulation by DPmusic
    • 1:58
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    This gentle and melancholic royalty free track can perfectly fit for dramatic and tragic videos, sad stories, rainy days, love storytellings, irreplaceable loss videos, mourning and suffering emotions videos, spiritual and soulful videos and more.
    Pumpkin Parade by Art Pedan
    • 1:16
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    Dark, scary, and spooky orchestral Halloween background music.
    Eerie Whispers by ihsandincer
    • 1:28
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    Perfect for adding mystery to your Halloween projects, ghost stories, horror-themed podcasts, scary storytelling, and videos with mystery and suspense, storytelling instrumental music..
    Positive Smile by SnowMusicStudio
    • 1:53
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    Perfect for advertising, commercial, cartoons and kids games, storytelling, podcasts, background, commercials, corporate videos, startup presentations, tv adverts, Kickstarter videos, website, web advertising, vlog, After Effects projects and much more.
    Trick Or Treat Again by Emilio Merone
    • 1:42
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    A playful, yet sinister piano melody captures the playful threat of "trick or treat.
    Flowers On The Window by DPmusic
    • 1:44
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    Ideal for romantic films, memorial services, emotional storytelling, and multimedia projects that require an emotional and reflective backdrop.
    Playing With Sunbeams by DPmusic
    • 1:47
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    Nice background for promo videos, nature views, travel adventures, landscapes, inspiring storytellings, and more, .
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    Storytelling background music for audiobooks, narration, and distribution

    Download royalty-free storytelling background music in MP3/WAV. These instrumental beds are voice-safe and no-vocals, so the story stays clear on every platform.

    Audiobook background music

    Use gentle, even-paced cues under chapters and interludes. Most tracks include loop-ready sections for 2–5 minute scenes and can be trimmed for chapter transitions or short intros. Publishing on Audible, Storytel, Spotify, or YouTube? Choose a license that covers commercial, multi-platform distribution.

    Music for narration & voiceover

    For interviews, essays, and documentaries, pick a narration background music bed with soft dynamics and steady tempo. Expect light piano, airy pads, subtle acoustic textures, and minimal percussion that sit under the voice without masking consonants.

    No copyright issues & Content ID-free options

    To avoid automated claims across multiple distributors, filter by Hide Content ID. With our license your uploads are copyright-safe for YouTube and commercial use. Keep the license PDF on hand for platform checks and aggregator requests.

    Intros, transitions, and long beds

    Use 5–15s storytelling intro music for chapter opens; 10–30s for trailers and episode heads. For long reads, loop mid-sections or stack versions for a seamless bed.

    Track examples

    Try “Street Walk” for calm narration beds and “Touch of Hope” for hopeful chapters and soft transitions.

    Children’s stories & courses

    For children’s stories or fairy tales, choose ambient or acoustic cues with little to no percussion—ideal for bedtime reads and multilingual apps. For courses and training, keep it minimal to support clarity in LMS and voiceover lessons.

    Instant downloads & edits

    Each download includes MP3, WAV, and a license PDF. Cut custom lengths, loop clean sections, or export short IDs. Everything stays covered for repeated use across releases.

    Featured composers

    Explore narration-ready cues from Art Pedan, DPmusic, Jon Wright, and SnowMusicStudio.

    FAQ – Music for storytelling and narration

    How do I pick background music that supports the narrator?
    Choose low-to-medium energy cues with a steady tempo, soft dynamics, and minimal percussion. Light piano, pads, and subtle acoustic textures keep attention on the voice and avoid masking consonants.

    What lengths and structures work best for chapters and transitions?
    Use 5–15 second intros for openings, short IDs for section breaks, and 2–5 minute beds for continuous scenes. Look for loopable middles and clean button endings for tidy cuts.

    How loud should the music be under a voiceover?
    Keep the bed roughly 10–15 dB below the voice and ride levels during dense lines. Gentle ducking or brief dips on names, numbers, and quotes preserves clarity without drawing attention.

    What are simple editing tips for seamless loops and chapter breaks?
    Cut at zero crossings, use short crossfades (10–50 ms), and avoid abrupt instrument entries. Loop neutral mid-sections, then add a firm ending or a quick fade for chapter closes.

    Can I use several tracks within one audiobook or course?
    Mixing works well when the palette stays consistent. Keep similar tempo ranges and instrumentation, and use lighter cues for transitions with a stable main bed for narration.

    Which moods and instruments fit different storytelling styles?
    Memoir and non-fiction suit gentle piano and warm pads, children’s stories benefit from soft acoustic or light pizzicato, nature pieces pair with airy ambient textures, and tech or education favors minimal electronic beds.

    Are there tracks long enough for full chapters?
    Many cues run several minutes and are designed to loop smoothly. For longer spans, repeat a neutral section or stack alternate versions to maintain a consistent ambience.

    What files do I get and which format should I use for distribution?
    Downloads include MP3 and WAV plus a license PDF. Use WAV (44.1 kHz) when you need headroom for final mastering, and export MP3 for platforms that request compressed delivery.

    Download royalty free storytelling background music for any use.
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