Motif sound effects

Free CC0 motif sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 19 sounds.

Most downloaded motif sounds

A dramatic motif that builds tension, perfect for cinematic moments.·cinematic, dark
0:15
An energetic orchestral snippet evoking adventure and exploration.·adventure, classical
0:35
A dramatic musical motif designed to evoke tension and suspense in film scenes.·cinematic, dark
0:15
A whimsical ocean-themed soundscape featuring maritime instruments and motifs.·accordeon, boat
0:34
A playful and chaotic string and piano loop with a ragtime feel.·cartoon, chaos
0:35
A lively, upbeat musical snippet featuring a playful motif, suitable for cheerful scenes.·cartoon, double-bass
0:32
A medieval-style lute melody suitable for historical or fantasy projects.·bard, drum
0:06
Arabic-inspired mysterious merchant tale music with drum and flute·arabic, drum
0:12
Somber Horror Ambiance Motif Game for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambiance, ambient
0:20
A calm, neutral background loop featuring subtle melodies, suitable for various media projects.·bass, drum
0:39
A somber musical motif with orchestral elements, suitable for reflective or tragic scenes.·flute, fragment
0:15
Calm orchestral motif representing a ferryman on a river, ideal for scene transitions.·classical, emotion
0:29
Relaxed electronic loop evoking a peaceful sunrise atmosphere.·110, 707
1:10
An orchestral loop representing a victorious hunt, suitable for fantasy or adventure themes.·brass, classical
0:11
A melodic snippet evoking walking along an unknown path with a mysterious and upbeat tone.·double-bass, flute
0:32
A peaceful musical snippet depicting a shepherd resting in the shade, composed with classical instruments.·afternoon, break
0:12
A continuous, gentle melody evoking a sense of wandering or strolling along a road.·bass, drum
0:35
A slowed and transposed version of Ravel’s excerpt, creating a relaxed lo-fi atmosphere with a nostalgic feel.·1909, 20th-century
0:17
A short excerpt from Maurice Ravel’s composition, processed into a warm, melodic lo-fi loop suitable for chill and nostalgic projects.·1909, 20th-century
0:13

Lots of Sounds API

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Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.

curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
  -H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=motif" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are motif sounds used for?
Motif sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
Can I use these sounds commercially?
Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
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