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Q: What does "royalty free" mean?

Royalty free means you pay once for a license and can use the track according to its terms without paying additional royalties. Some uses, like advertising campaigns, product launches, or broadcasts, might require a new license.

Q: Is royalty-free music the same as copyright free?

Royalty-free is not the same as copyright free. The composers retain copyright in their music. What a license gives you is the right to use the track in your project without paying ongoing royalties. The copyright remains with the composer, and your license covers your usage.

Q: Do I need credits to download music?

Yes. You can preview freely in the library, but credits are required to license and download the full track.

Q: Can I use music on YouTube or social media?

Yes. Our Standard License A covers most online uses, including videos on YouTube and social platforms.

Q: What if I need help choosing the right license?

Contact us via email and we'll advise which of our licenses suits your project.

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S R Clarinet

Track Length: 2.45

Quick arpeggios from a clarinet give a feeling of uncertainty and tension, whilst the constant notes backed by limited accompaniment give a real mecha...

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Sabrina

Track Length: 3.29

A romantic evening like in a dream.

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Sabroso

Track Length: 2.03 | Additional Versions : 8

Cuban themes mixed with gangsta hip hop. Great urban track with a strong Latino influence. In the style of Cardi B and other Latin rap artists. 69 BPM...

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Sacred (Instrumental)

Track Length: 1.21

Urban / RnB hip-hop instrumental.

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Sacred Aura

Track Length: 1.59 | Additional Versions : 3

Provocative Eastern tinged cello lines add mystery and intrigue to this brooding underscore. A mournful female vocal sings over sweeping chords at 1:2...

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Sacred Place

Track Length: 1.57 | Additional Versions : 1

A light and beautiful fantasy / adventure / travel / journey track led by an angelic choir and orchestra. Heavenly melodies build up towards a gloriou...

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Sacred River

Track Length: 1.46 | Additional Versions : 1

Frantic and hectic tabla rhythm provides accompaniment to a solo sitar throughout this piece where the melodies are created through improvising around...

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Sacrifice

Track Length: 1.47 | Additional Versions : 8

Slow paced track with digital drums and deep digital basslines mixed with orchestral hits and strings. Broken future, bleak and ominous. The build up ...

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Sacrifice

Track Length: 3.09

A very sentimental track, starting with a piano and flute melody, evolving to a full orchestral emotional climax. Perfect for background music in roma...

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Sacrificed To The Rhythm

Track Length: 2.24 | Additional Versions : 1

Industrial dance track with swirling synth arpeggios. Very mechanical, futuristic and almost robotic.

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Media Music Now has been providing royalty-free music to creators, broadcasters, and businesses since 2005. Our library of thousands of hand-picked tracks spans a wide range of genres and moods, from cinematic orchestral and ambient electronica to acoustic folk and upbeat pop. Every track is composed by professional composers. You can preview in full before licensing, with clear, straightforward options for online video, broadcast, advertising, and commercial use. No subscription required. License only what you need, when you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "royalty free" mean?

"Royalty free" means you pay once for a license and can use the track according to its terms without paying additional royalties. Some uses, like advertising campaigns, product launches, or broadcasts, might require a new license. For more details on uses, please see our license types page.

Is royalty-free music the same as copyright free?

Royalty-free is not the same as copyright free. The composers retain copyright in their music. What a license gives you is the right to use the track in your project without paying ongoing royalties. The copyright remains with the composer, and your license covers your usage.

Do I need credits to download music?

Yes. Credits let you easily license tracks. You can preview freely in the library, but credits are required to license and download the full track.

Can I use music on YouTube or social media?

Yes. Our Standard License A covers most online uses, including videos on YouTube and social platforms.

What if I need help choosing the right license?

What can this be licensed for?

This is an overview of our music / effects uses.

Standard License covers: -

General

Use it in any territory / part of the world
No time limitations
The licensee can reuse in multiple projects subject to our license terms.
You can edit and/or loop the length of the music / effects for timing purposes

Video / Film production

Use on a physical medium i.e. DVD, CDROM etc. up to 5000 copies.
Video production for the web including sites like YouTube or your/company’s website etc.
- No limit on the number of video views
- Includes use on videos monetized by adverts.
Photography / video slideshows (online, wedding)
Includes corporate videos and presentations
Educational / Tutorials
Student films and festival films.
Local Television / Radio
TV / Radio programmes (excludes advertising/commercials)

Apps / Games / Software

Free to use apps, games or software
Max. 5,000 sales or subscriptions of paid apps, games or software

Audio Products

Audio Books
Podcasts
Hypnosis / Self-help
Max. 5,000 sales or subscriptions
Free to listen audio products

Other business uses

Music on Hold
In-Store Advertising
Trade Exhibitions
Conference & Seminars

Discounts for students, Charities and personal use only

Extended License covers: -

Extended License A to C

Please select from Extended license options A to C if you need to produce more than 5,000 copies of your product

For more than 1,000,000 copies please get in touch for a custom quote.

Extended D to E: Regional/National or Worldwide TV & Radio Advertising

These license options include the same uses covered in the standard license but extend its usage to include regional/national or worldwide TV and Radio advertising campaigns.

Usage on local and independent stations is covered by our standard license.

Extended F to G: National or Worldwide Theater / Cinema release (including in-theatre advertising / screening pre-roll)

These license options cover usage in large scale theatrical or cinematic productions.

If your project is a local / small production our standard license will suffice.

Extended H: Household Brands

Please select this Extended license to cover usage by blue chip / household brands. This license option allows for global, ongoing use on all known platforms with a single license fee.

Not sure? On a Budget?

If you are unsure, have a requirement not covered here, a limited budget or special requirement please get in touch.

For additional information, see our Royalty Free Music Help.

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Royalty Free Music A to Z

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S R Clarinet

Sabrina

Sabroso

Sacred (Instrumental)

Sacred Aura

Sacred Place

Sacred River

Sacrifice

Sacrifice