How to Search for Audio Tracks

We provide several search methods on this site to suit different purposes.

Advanced Search / Keyword Search

With Advanced Search you can search BGM by combining keywords, tags, composer, playback time, loop support, and other criteria. SE can be searched similarly via Sound Effect Materials Advanced Search.

You can also enter keywords in the search box in the sidebar to find audio tracks that match those keywords. Additionally, you can browse by mood or usage from the Tag List.

Search BGM Used in YouTube Videos

With YouTube Video BGM Search, enter a YouTube video URL to search for up to 20 BGM tracks used in that video that are published on this site. Please note the following:

The database is updated about once a month based on YouTube's detection system
BGMs not detected by YouTube will not appear in results (detection targets audio used for 30 seconds or more in the video)
Recently published videos may not be reflected
BGMs used in videos that have been taken down will not appear in results

Free-Form Search (Beta)

With Free-Form Search β you can input a natural-language description of the BGM you’re looking for and search by that image. Because this is a β version, results and availability may change without notice.

When to Use Each Search

Use the following as a guide to choose the most suitable search method:

If you want to specify tags or conditions: Advanced Search
If you want to find the songs used in a specific video: YouTube Video Search
If you want to convey an image in words to search: Free-Form Search β

FAQ

I can’t download the music file.

Depending on your environment, browser add-ons or security software may be blocking the download.

I can’t find the page for a track I downloaded before.

The composer may have withdrawn their account, or the track’s publication may have been suspended.

Can I no longer use tracks that have been unpublished?

You may continue to use them according to this site’s license and the composer’s usage terms as of the time you downloaded them. (The same applies if a composer’s account withdrawal caused the track to be unpublished.)

Are submissions of AI-generated songs allowed?

No, they are not allowed. This site only accepts audio works personally created by composers using their own creativity, and the publication of songs generated by AI (programs such as composition services, plugins, LLM models, etc.) is prohibited by the Composer Participation Terms.

What does the ✓ mark mean?

It indicates that the track’s start and end have been arranged so it can be played continuously without a sense of discontinuity.

A screen saying "Click here to continue" appeared — is that part of OpenTracks (formerly DOVA-SYNDROME)'s interface?

No. That is not a OpenTracks (formerly DOVA-SYNDROME) feature or interface. It is an advertisement shown by an external ad delivery system and is unrelated to this site's download or authentication functions. Please download audio using the green official download button.

Is it okay to convert the file format (e.g., mp3 >> wav/ogg)?

Yes. Please convert as needed.

Are alternate versions of the same track available, such as short or loop versions?

Some tracks have alternate versions, such as short versions, loop versions, or different arrangements, available as “Track2”, “Track3”, and so on.
If the preview page displays “This track has alternate versions”, you can select a track there to preview it. Each version is also available for download.

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