What is good background music for a documentary?

Ambient music provides a subtle backdrop, while orchestral music highlights epic scenes. Piano instrumentals are great for emotional moments, and folk or acoustic provides warmth. Generally, music choice depends on your vision and preference. Tailor your music to the pacing, emotions, and theme of your video.

What is royalty-free music?

Royalty-free music is a type of music licensing that doesn’t require you to pay ongoing royalties or license fees for each use. This licensing type provides a cost-effective and convenient way to use a song across various projects.

What rules apply to my use of the AI music generator?

Do not use the AI Music Generator to violate intellectual property, cause harm, or defame anyone. You can read the content policy [here](https://www.veed.io/terms-of-use/ai-tools). AI-generated music is not for commercial use or monetized content. All copyrights are owned by the royalty-free music provider—Mubert Render. Read more about [licensing](https://mubert.com/render/faq).

How loud should background music be?

The ideal music volume is subjective and varies for every project. But as a guideline, volume levels should enhance the storytelling without distracting from it.

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Free Documentary Music

Auto-generate documentary background music with VEED’s AI

Enhance your documentary storytelling with music in any style

Tired of endlessly searching for the perfect documentary music? Elevate your storytelling effortlessly with our AI music generator. Simply type your text prompt, hit ‘Create track,’ and get your documentary music in seconds. Elevate your content with compelling background music – whether it’s documentaries, podcasts, educational videos, or social media content. This tool is powered by Mubert, a leading platform in AI music generation.

How to generate documentary music:

1
Choose a vibe

You can choose chill vibes, hip-hop, electronic, rock, or dance.

2
Type a prompt

Type a prompt describing the background music you need. Specify emotions, and consider any musical instruments.

3
Generate a track

Click ‘Create track,’ and our AI will produce royalty-free documentary music based on your prompts. You can download the MP3 file or immediately add it to your videos with our video editing tool.

Watch this tutorial on generating background music:

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