Musopen

platform introduction

MusopenThe core positioning "Let classical music enter mass creation" is a world-renowned free resource library for classical music. The core advantage that distinguishes it from commercial music platforms is "public domain authorization + professional-level resources". The music works included on the platform are all public domain classics whose copyright has expired (such as works by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and other masters), or original interpretation versions recorded by musicians entrusted by the platform (also included in the public domain), completely circumventing copyright disputes.

The platform can download most resources without registration. Only high-definition lossless audio and some scarce music scores require simple registration (free), with zero threshold for operation. Due to the professionalism of its resources and unlimited authorization, it has become an indispensable tool for film and television soundtracks, Short Video creators, and music teachers. It is especially widely used in soundtrack scenes of artistic films, ancient style content, and knowledge science videos.

Core functions and resources

1. Public domain classical music audio library (core advantage)

The platform audio resources are recorded by professional orchestras or musicians, and the sound quality reaches professional-level standards. The classification and refinement cover all categories of classical music:

• Classified by genre
  • Symphony: Complete symphony works such as Beethoven's Symphony of Destiny, Mozart's Requiem, Dvorak's New World Symphony;
  • Concerto: Bach's Brandenburg Concerto, Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, etc.;
  • Solo works: piano solo (Chopin's "Nocturne", Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody"), violin solo (Paganini's "Twenty-Four Capriccio"), cello solo (Bach's "Unaccompanied Cello Suite"), etc.;
  • Chamber music: Small ensemble works such as string quartet and piano trio, which meet the needs of lightweight background sound for Short Video and podcasts.
• Classified by function
  • Background music: Select soothing and melodious classical clips, ranging in duration from 30 seconds to a few minutes, which can be directly used for Short Video, advertisements, and PPT presentations;
  • Complete works: Provide lossless audio download of the full movement to meet the needs of professional scenes such as film and television soundtracks and concert playback.

2. Free classical music score resource library (featured resources)

The platform simultaneously provides a large number of downloads of classical music score, filling the gap in the dual demand of "audio + score":

• Various music score formats : Support PDF (can be printed directly), MIDI (can be imported into music score software for editing), MEI (music encoding format), and adapt to different usage scenarios (teaching, performance, adaptation);
• Covering all instrument types : piano score, violin score, cello score, orchestral score, etc., including entry-level simple version and professional-level original score;
• Supporting audio comparison : Each score is associated with corresponding audio resources, so you can read the score while listening to it, which is convenient for music learning and adaptation.

3. Clear and no-threshold copyright authorization (commercial core guarantee)

MusopenAll resources comply with the Public Domain authorization , and the core permissions are as follows:

• Allow free downloading, modification, distribution, and commercial use without any restrictions;
• There is no need to label the original author, no need to pay copyright fees, and no need to apply for authorization;
• Derivative works (such as mixing classical music fragments as video soundtracks) are also freely commercially available without traceability risks.

Key Tips : The copyright of the interpretation version commissioned by the platform belongs to Musopen, but it has been permanently included in the public domain, so users can use it with confidence.

usage scenarios

• Film and Television and Short Video Creation : Match classical background music for art films, ancient style short dramas, and knowledge science videos, such as using "Moonlight Sonata" with calligraphy display videos, and using "Four Seasons·Spring" with natural scenery short films;
• Advertising : Match classical music for high-end brand, luxury goods, and cultural advertisements to improve brand tonality, such as using Bach's "Gothenburg Variations" to match jewelry advertisements;
• Music teaching : Teachers download music scores for classroom teaching and audio for demonstration performance; students can obtain free resources for practice and appreciation;
• Podcasts and audio programs : Provide classical background sound for cultural and historical podcasts to enhance the humanistic atmosphere of the content;
• Playing in public places : Classical music is played in shopping malls, bookstores, cafes and other places for free without paying copyright fees.

applicable population

• Film and television soundtrack/editor : Get free and compliant classical music materials, reduce the cost of the soundtrack and improve the texture of the work;
• Short Video creators/self-media people : Match classical background music for ancient style, literature and knowledge videos to circumvent copyright complaints;
• Music teachers/students : Get free score and audio resources for teaching, practice and appreciation;
• Advertising marketers : Match classical music for high-end brand advertisements to enhance the tonality of brand culture;
• Classical music lovers : Listen to and download classic works for free to meet personal appreciation needs.

unique advantages

1. Completely free and copyright-free : Authorized in the public domain, without any restrictions on commercial use, completely solving the pain points of classical music copyright;
2. Professional quality of resources : The audio is recorded by a professional orchestra, and the score is the original or authoritative adapted version, far exceeding ordinary free materials;
3. Audio + music score dual resources : One-stop meeting the needs of "listening + practicing + using" and adapting to the dual scenes of creation and teaching;
4. Non-profit has strong credibility : There are no commercial advertisements on the platform, and resource collection strictly follows copyright rules, so users can use it with confidence;
5. Convenient and efficient search : Support search by composer, work name, genre, and instrument type to quickly locate target resources.