diff --git a/database/routes/musicRoutes.js b/database/routes/musicRoutes.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..45e2aab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/database/routes/musicRoutes.js
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+const express = require('express');
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+const router = express.Router();
+
+const musicDir = path.join(__dirname, '..', '..', 'media', 'music');
+
+// GET /api/music/manifest — returns the music manifest array
+router.get('/manifest', (req, res) => {
+  const manifestPath = path.join(musicDir, 'manifest.json');
+  try {
+    if (!fs.existsSync(manifestPath)) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Music manifest not found' });
+    }
+    const data = fs.readFileSync(manifestPath, 'utf-8');
+    const manifest = JSON.parse(data);
+    return res.json(manifest);
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error('Failed to read music manifest:', err);
+    return res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to read music manifest' });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;
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diff --git a/database/server.js b/database/server.js
index 53418e3..b3b2cc0 100755
--- a/database/server.js
+++ b/database/server.js
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ const rulesStagingRoutes = require('./routes/rulesStagingRoutes');
 const missionRoutes = require('./routes/missionRoutes');
 const simulationRoutes = require('./routes/simulationRoutes');
 const errorRoutes = require('./routes/errorRoutes');
+const musicRoutes = require('./routes/musicRoutes');
 // const rulesRoutes = require('./routes/rulesRoutes-simple');
 
 const gmkitDir = path.join(__dirname, '..', 'data', 'gamemasters_kit');
@@ -121,6 +122,14 @@ try {
     console.error('Error mounting /api/errors:', e && e.stack ? e.stack : e);
   }
 
+  try {
+    console.log('Registering /api/music');
+    app.use('/api/music', musicRoutes);
+    console.log('Music routes registered');
+  } catch (e) {
+    console.error('Error mounting /api/music:', e && e.stack ? e.stack : e);
+  }
+
   // Expose gamemaster kit files and a simple listing API for GM-only resources
   try {
     console.log('Registering /api/gmkit and /gmkit static');
@@ -234,6 +243,13 @@ if (!fs.existsSync(avatarsDir)) {
 }
 app.use('/avatars', express.static(avatarsDir));
 
+// Serve mood music files from media/music
+const musicDir = path.join(__dirname, '..', 'media', 'music');
+if (!fs.existsSync(musicDir)) {
+  fs.mkdirSync(musicDir, { recursive: true });
+}
+app.use('/music', express.static(musicDir));
+
 // Catch-all handler for React Router (must be after API routes)
 // app.get('*', (req, res) => {
 //   res.sendFile(path.join(buildDir, 'index.html'));
@@ -259,7 +275,7 @@ if (fs.existsSync(indexHtml)) {
   // Middleware fallback for client-side routing: serve index.html for non-API and non-avatar paths.
   // Use a plain middleware (no path) to avoid route string parsing by path-to-regexp.
   app.use((req, res, next) => {
-    if (req.path.startsWith('/api/') || req.path.startsWith('/avatars/')) return next();
+    if (req.path.startsWith('/api/') || req.path.startsWith('/avatars/') || req.path.startsWith('/music/') || req.path.startsWith('/gmkit/')) return next();
     return res.sendFile(indexHtml);
   });
 } else {
diff --git a/media/music/README.md b/media/music/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bc96e68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/media/music/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Mood Music — Scene Background Audio
+
+These files are **real CC0-1.0 music tracks** from [freepd.com](https://freepd.com/),
+redistributed via [github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music](https://github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music).
+CC0-1.0 = public domain, no attribution required (but crediting the source is polite).
+
+## Moods
+
+| Mood | File | Title | Source |
+|------|------|-------|--------|
+| combat | `combat.mp3` | Battle Ready | freepd.com (via SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music) |
+| investigation | `investigation.mp3` | Dark Hallway | freepd.com (via SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music) |
+| tension | `tension.mp3` | Abstract Anxiety | freepd.com (via SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music) |
+| victory | `victory.mp3` | Heroic Adventure | freepd.com (via SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music) |
+| eerie | `eerie.mp3` | Ancient Rite | freepd.com (via SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music) |
+
+## How to Swap in Your Own Tracks
+
+1. **Find DRM-free music** from sources like:
+   - [Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com](https://incompetech.com/) — CC-BY (requires attribution)
+   - [Pixabay Music](https://pixabay.com/music/) — mostly CC0
+   - [Free Music Archive](https://freemusicarchive.org/) — various licenses
+   - [Musopen](https://musopen.org/) — public domain classical
+
+2. **Drop your file in** this directory with the same name (e.g. `combat.mp3`).
+   The file can be any audio format the browser supports (WAV, MP3, OGG).
+
+3. **Update `manifest.json`** if you change filenames or add new moods:
+   ```json
+   {
+     "mood": "combat",
+     "file": "combat.mp3",
+     "title": "Your Track Title",
+     "license": "CC-BY Kevin MacLeod"
+   }
+   ```
+
+4. **No code changes needed** — the frontend reads the manifest dynamically.
+
+## License Notes
+
+- **CC0** — no attribution required, free for any use.
+- **CC-BY** — attribution required. Add the artist name in the `license` field
+  of `manifest.json` and display it in your app if desired.
+- Never use copyrighted music without explicit permission.
+
+## Technical Details
+
+- Audio is served statically at `/music/<filename>` by Express.
+- The manifest is available at `GET /api/music/manifest`.
+- The GM plays music from the **GM Kit** tab → **Scene Music** section.
+- Tracks loop automatically; switching moods fades out the current track.
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diff --git a/media/music/combat.mp3 b/media/music/combat.mp3
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diff --git a/media/music/eerie.mp3 b/media/music/eerie.mp3
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diff --git a/media/music/investigation.mp3 b/media/music/investigation.mp3
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diff --git a/media/music/manifest.json b/media/music/manifest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..46e9096
--- /dev/null
+++ b/media/music/manifest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+[
+  {
+    "mood": "combat",
+    "file": "combat.mp3",
+    "title": "Battle Ready",
+    "license": "CC0-1.0",
+    "source": "freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)"
+  },
+  {
+    "mood": "investigation",
+    "file": "investigation.mp3",
+    "title": "Dark Hallway",
+    "license": "CC0-1.0",
+    "source": "freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)"
+  },
+  {
+    "mood": "tension",
+    "file": "tension.mp3",
+    "title": "Abstract Anxiety",
+    "license": "CC0-1.0",
+    "source": "freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)"
+  },
+  {
+    "mood": "victory",
+    "file": "victory.mp3",
+    "title": "Heroic Adventure",
+    "license": "CC0-1.0",
+    "source": "freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)"
+  },
+  {
+    "mood": "eerie",
+    "file": "eerie.mp3",
+    "title": "Ancient Rite",
+    "license": "CC0-1.0",
+    "source": "freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)"
+  }
+]
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diff --git a/media/music/tension.mp3 b/media/music/tension.mp3
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diff --git a/media/music/victory.mp3 b/media/music/victory.mp3
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diff --git a/scripts/gen-music-placeholders.js b/scripts/gen-music-placeholders.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d875a6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/gen-music-placeholders.js
@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+// gen-music-placeholders.js
+// Synthesizes short loopable ambient WAV files (one per mood) using only Node stdlib.
+// Output: media/music/<mood>.wav
+// Each file: mono, 16-bit, 22050 Hz, ~8 seconds, low-amplitude, non-silent.
+// License: CC0 (synthesized placeholder — replace with real DRM-free tracks).
+
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+
+const SAMPLE_RATE = 22050;
+const DURATION_SEC = 8;
+const NUM_SAMPLES = SAMPLE_RATE * DURATION_SEC;
+const BITS_PER_SAMPLE = 16;
+const BYTES_PER_SAMPLE = BITS_PER_SAMPLE / 8;
+const CHANNELS = 1;
+
+const MOODS = {
+  combat: {
+    title: 'Combat — Driving Tension',
+    // Fast pulsing low sine + harsh high noise burst
+    generate(i) {
+      const t = i / SAMPLE_RATE;
+      const pulse = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 80 * t) * 0.15;
+      const drive = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 160 * t) * 0.08;
+      const noise = (Math.random() * 2 - 1) * 0.04;
+      const accent = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 40 * t) * Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 2 * t) * 0.1;
+      return pulse + drive + noise + accent;
+    },
+  },
+  investigation: {
+    title: 'Investigation — Low Ambient Drone',
+    generate(i) {
+      const t = i / SAMPLE_RATE;
+      const drone1 = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 55 * t) * 0.12;
+      const drone2 = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 82.5 * t) * 0.08;
+      const sub = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 30 * t) * 0.1;
+      const shimmer = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 220 * t) * 0.02 * Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 0.25 * t);
+      return drone1 + drone2 + sub + shimmer;
+    },
+  },
+  tension: {
+    title: 'Tension — Ominous Unease',
+    generate(i) {
+      const t = i / SAMPLE_RATE;
+      const low = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 45 * t) * 0.12;
+      const dissonance = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 67 * t) * 0.08;
+      const trill = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 330 * t) * 0.03 * (1 + 0.5 * Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 3 * t));
+      const scrape = (Math.random() * 2 - 1) * 0.02 * Math.abs(Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 1.5 * t));
+      return low + dissonance + trill + scrape;
+    },
+  },
+  victory: {
+    title: 'Victory — Warm Resolution',
+    generate(i) {
+      const t = i / SAMPLE_RATE;
+      const root = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 130.8 * t) * 0.12;
+      const third = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 164.8 * t) * 0.09;
+      const fifth = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 196 * t) * 0.07;
+      const octave = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 261.6 * t) * 0.05;
+      const warmth = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 65.4 * t) * 0.08;
+      return root + third + fifth + octave + warmth;
+    },
+  },
+  eerie: {
+    title: 'Eerie — Dissonant Sparse',
+    generate(i) {
+      const t = i / SAMPLE_RATE;
+      const sparse = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 110 * t) * 0.06 * (Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 0.15 * t) > 0.5 ? 1 : 0.05);
+      const dissonant = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 117 * t) * 0.06 * (Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 0.15 * t) > 0.5 ? 1 : 0.05);
+      const whisper = (Math.random() * 2 - 1) * 0.015 * (Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 0.5 * t) > 0 ? 1 : 0);
+      const sub = Math.sin(2 * Math.PI * 25 * t) * 0.08;
+      return sparse + dissonant + whisper + sub;
+    },
+  },
+};
+
+function writeWav(filePath, samples) {
+  const numBytes = samples.length * BYTES_PER_SAMPLE;
+  const buf = Buffer.alloc(44 + numBytes);
+
+  // RIFF header
+  buf.write('RIFF', 0);
+  buf.writeUInt32LE(36 + numBytes, 4);
+  buf.write('WAVE', 8);
+
+  // fmt chunk
+  buf.write('fmt ', 12);
+  buf.writeUInt32LE(16, 16);
+  buf.writeUInt16LE(1, 20);  // PCM
+  buf.writeUInt16LE(CHANNELS, 22);
+  buf.writeUInt32LE(SAMPLE_RATE, 24);
+  buf.writeUInt32LE(SAMPLE_RATE * BYTES_PER_SAMPLE * CHANNELS, 28);
+  buf.writeUInt16LE(BYTES_PER_SAMPLE * CHANNELS, 32);
+  buf.writeUInt16LE(BITS_PER_SAMPLE, 34);
+
+  // data chunk
+  buf.write('data', 36);
+  buf.writeUInt32LE(numBytes, 40);
+
+  for (let i = 0; i < samples.length; i++) {
+    let val = samples[i];
+    // Clamp to [-1, 1]
+    if (val > 1) val = 1;
+    if (val < -1) val = -1;
+    // Convert to signed 16-bit
+    const int16 = val >= 0 ? Math.floor(val * 32767) : Math.ceil(val * 32768);
+    buf.writeInt16LE(int16, 44 + i * BYTES_PER_SAMPLE);
+  }
+
+  fs.writeFileSync(filePath, buf);
+}
+
+function generateMood(mood, config) {
+  const samples = [];
+  for (let i = 0; i < NUM_SAMPLES; i++) {
+    samples.push(config.generate(i));
+  }
+  return samples;
+}
+
+// Main
+const outDir = path.join(__dirname, '..', 'media', 'music');
+fs.mkdirSync(outDir, { recursive: true });
+
+const manifest = [];
+
+for (const [mood, config] of Object.entries(MOODS)) {
+  const samples = generateMood(mood, config);
+  const filePath = path.join(outDir, `${mood}.wav`);
+  writeWav(filePath, samples);
+
+  // Verify non-silent
+  let maxAmp = 0;
+  for (const s of samples) {
+    if (Math.abs(s) > maxAmp) maxAmp = Math.abs(s);
+  }
+
+  console.log(`Generated: ${filePath}  (${samples.length} samples, max amplitude: ${maxAmp.toFixed(4)})`);
+
+  manifest.push({
+    mood,
+    file: `${mood}.wav`,
+    title: config.title,
+    license: 'CC0 (synthesized placeholder)',
+  });
+}
+
+// Write manifest
+const manifestPath = path.join(outDir, 'manifest.json');
+fs.writeFileSync(manifestPath, JSON.stringify(manifest, null, 2));
+console.log(`\nManifest written: ${manifestPath}`);
+console.log('Done. All placeholder tracks are CC0 synthesized audio.');
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diff --git a/src/components/GMKit.jsx b/src/components/GMKit.jsx
index ce403b1..e78376d 100644
--- a/src/components/GMKit.jsx
+++ b/src/components/GMKit.jsx
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import MoodMusic from './MoodMusic';
 
 export default function GMKit({ authedPlayer }) {
   const [activeTable, setActiveTable] = useState('difficulty');
@@ -442,6 +443,9 @@ export default function GMKit({ authedPlayer }) {
           </table>
         </div>
       </div>
+
+      {/* Scene Music */}
+      <MoodMusic />
     </div>
   );
 }
diff --git a/src/components/MoodMusic.jsx b/src/components/MoodMusic.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d917b06
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/MoodMusic.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,201 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef, useCallback } from 'react';
+
+const MOOD_COLORS = {
+  combat: 'bg-red-900 border-red-600 hover:bg-red-800',
+  investigation: 'bg-blue-900 border-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-800',
+  tension: 'bg-purple-900 border-purple-600 hover:bg-purple-800',
+  victory: 'bg-amber-900 border-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-800',
+  eerie: 'bg-green-900 border-green-600 hover:bg-green-800',
+};
+
+const MOOD_ICONS = {
+  combat: '⚔️',
+  investigation: '🔍',
+  tension: '⚡',
+  victory: '🏆',
+  eerie: '👁️',
+};
+
+export default function MoodMusic() {
+  const [manifest, setManifest] = useState([]);
+  const [activeMood, setActiveMood] = useState(null);
+  const [volume, setVolume] = useState(0.3);
+  const [nowPlaying, setNowPlaying] = useState('');
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const audioRef = useRef(null);
+  const fadeTimeoutRef = useRef(null);
+
+  // Fetch manifest on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    fetch('/api/music/manifest')
+      .then((r) => r.json())
+      .then((data) => {
+        setManifest(Array.isArray(data) ? data : []);
+        setLoading(false);
+      })
+      .catch((err) => {
+        console.error('Failed to load music manifest:', err);
+        setManifest([]);
+        setLoading(false);
+      });
+  }, []);
+
+  // Create audio element on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const audio = new Audio();
+    audio.preload = 'auto';
+    audio.loop = true;
+    audio.volume = volume;
+    audioRef.current = audio;
+    return () => {
+      if (fadeTimeoutRef.current) clearTimeout(fadeTimeoutRef.current);
+      audio.pause();
+      audio.src = '';
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  // Update volume when it changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (audioRef.current) {
+      audioRef.current.volume = volume;
+    }
+  }, [volume]);
+
+  const playMood = useCallback((track) => {
+    if (!track || !audioRef.current) return;
+
+    const audio = audioRef.current;
+    const url = `/music/${track.file}`;
+
+    // If switching to same track, stop
+    if (activeMood === track.mood && audio.src === url) {
+      stopPlayback();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Fade out current, then switch
+    if (fadeTimeoutRef.current) clearTimeout(fadeTimeoutRef.current);
+
+    // Quick fade out
+    const fadeOut = () => {
+      audio.volume = Math.max(0, audio.volume - 0.1);
+      if (audio.volume > 0) {
+        fadeTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(fadeOut, 30);
+      } else {
+        // Switch source and fade in
+        audio.src = url;
+        audio.load();
+        audio.play().catch((e) => console.warn('Audio play failed:', e));
+        setActiveMood(track.mood);
+        setNowPlaying(track.title);
+
+        // Fade in
+        const fadeIn = () => {
+          audio.volume = Math.min(volume, audio.volume + 0.05);
+          if (audio.volume < volume) {
+            fadeTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(fadeIn, 30);
+          }
+        };
+        if (volume > 0) {
+          fadeTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(fadeIn, 30);
+        }
+      }
+    };
+
+    if (audio.src && audio.src !== url) {
+      fadeOut();
+    } else {
+      audio.src = url;
+      audio.load();
+      audio.play().catch((e) => console.warn('Audio play failed:', e));
+      setActiveMood(track.mood);
+      setNowPlaying(track.title);
+    }
+  }, [activeMood, volume]);
+
+  const stopPlayback = useCallback(() => {
+    if (audioRef.current) {
+      audioRef.current.pause();
+      audioRef.current.src = '';
+    }
+    setActiveMood(null);
+    setNowPlaying('');
+  }, []);
+
+  if (loading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="bg-slate-800 rounded-xl p-4 border border-slate-600">
+        <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-slate-100 mb-2">Scene Music</h3>
+        <p className="text-slate-400 text-sm">Loading music tracks...</p>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (manifest.length === 0) {
+    return (
+      <div className="bg-slate-800 rounded-xl p-4 border border-slate-600">
+        <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-slate-100 mb-2">Scene Music</h3>
+        <p className="text-slate-400 text-sm">No music tracks available.</p>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-slate-800 rounded-xl p-4 border border-slate-600">
+      <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-slate-100 mb-3">Scene Music</h3>
+
+      {/* Mood buttons */}
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-5 gap-2 mb-4">
+        {manifest.map((track) => {
+          const isActive = activeMood === track.mood;
+          const colorClass = MOOD_COLORS[track.mood] || 'bg-slate-700 border-slate-500 hover:bg-slate-600';
+          return (
+            <button
+              key={track.mood}
+              onClick={() => playMood(track)}
+              className={`p-3 rounded-lg border-2 text-center transition-all ${colorClass} ${
+                isActive ? 'ring-2 ring-white text-white font-bold scale-105' : 'text-slate-200'
+              }`}
+              title={track.title}
+            >
+              <div className="text-xl mb-1">{MOOD_ICONS[track.mood] || '🎵'}</div>
+              <div className="text-xs uppercase tracking-wide">{track.mood}</div>
+            </button>
+          );
+        })}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Stop button */}
+      {activeMood && (
+        <button
+          onClick={stopPlayback}
+          className="w-full mb-4 px-4 py-2 bg-red-800 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg border border-red-600 transition-colors text-sm font-medium"
+        >
+          ■ Stop Music
+        </button>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Volume control */}
+      <div className="mb-3">
+        <label className="text-xs text-slate-400 mb-1 block">Volume</label>
+        <input
+          type="range"
+          min="0"
+          max="1"
+          step="0.01"
+          value={volume}
+          onChange={(e) => setVolume(parseFloat(e.target.value))}
+          className="w-full h-2 bg-slate-700 rounded-lg appearance-none cursor-pointer accent-blue-500"
+        />
+        <div className="text-xs text-slate-500 mt-1 text-right">{Math.round(volume * 100)}%</div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Now playing */}
+      {nowPlaying && (
+        <div className="text-xs text-slate-300 bg-slate-900 rounded px-3 py-2">
+          <span className="text-slate-500">Now playing:</span> {nowPlaying}
+        </div>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
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diff --git a/src/tests/moodMusic.test.js b/src/tests/moodMusic.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2568b28
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/tests/moodMusic.test.js
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+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor, act } from '@testing-library/react';
+import MoodMusic from '../components/MoodMusic';
+import '@testing-library/jest-dom';
+
+// Mock fetch for manifest endpoint
+const mockManifest = [
+  { mood: 'combat', file: 'combat.mp3', title: 'Battle Ready', license: 'CC0-1.0', source: 'freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)' },
+  { mood: 'investigation', file: 'investigation.mp3', title: 'Dark Hallway', license: 'CC0-1.0', source: 'freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)' },
+  { mood: 'tension', file: 'tension.mp3', title: 'Abstract Anxiety', license: 'CC0-1.0', source: 'freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)' },
+  { mood: 'victory', file: 'victory.mp3', title: 'Heroic Adventure', license: 'CC0-1.0', source: 'freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)' },
+  { mood: 'eerie', file: 'eerie.mp3', title: 'Ancient Rite', license: 'CC0-1.0', source: 'freepd.com (via github.com/SoundSafari/CC0-1.0-Music)' },
+];
+
+// Mock HTMLMediaElement (Audio constructor)
+const mockAudio = {
+  preload: 'auto',
+  loop: true,
+  volume: 0.3,
+  src: '',
+  pause: jest.fn(),
+  play: jest.fn(() => Promise.resolve()),
+  load: jest.fn(),
+};
+
+beforeEach(() => {
+  jest.clearAllMocks();
+
+  // Mock global fetch for manifest
+  global.fetch = jest.fn(() =>
+    Promise.resolve({
+      ok: true,
+      json: () => Promise.resolve(mockManifest),
+    })
+  );
+
+  // Mock Audio constructor
+  const OriginalAudio = global.Audio;
+  global.Audio = jest.fn(() => mockAudio);
+});
+
+afterEach(() => {
+  // Restore
+  delete global.Audio;
+});
+
+describe('MoodMusic', () => {
+  jest.setTimeout(10000);
+
+  test('renders with scene music heading', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('Scene Music')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+  });
+
+  test('fetches manifest and renders mood buttons', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    // Should have fetched the manifest
+    expect(fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith('/api/music/manifest');
+
+    // Wait for buttons to appear
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // All moods should be present
+    expect(screen.getByText('investigation')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(screen.getByText('tension')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(screen.getByText('victory')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(screen.getByText('eerie')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  test('clicking a mood button sets it as active and plays', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Click combat button
+    await act(async () => {
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('combat'));
+    });
+
+    // Audio play should have been called
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(mockAudio.play).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Now playing label should show
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Battle Ready/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Stop button should appear
+    expect(screen.getByText('■ Stop Music')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  test('clicking active mood again stops playback', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Click combat to start
+    await act(async () => {
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('combat'));
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(mockAudio.play).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Click combat again to stop
+    await act(async () => {
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('combat'));
+    });
+
+    // Pause should have been called
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(mockAudio.pause).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+  });
+
+  test('stop button stops playback', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Start combat
+    await act(async () => {
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('combat'));
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('■ Stop Music')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    // Click stop
+    await act(async () => {
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('■ Stop Music'));
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(mockAudio.pause).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+  });
+
+  test('volume slider is present and adjustable', async () => {
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+
+    const volumeSlider = document.querySelector('input[type="range"]');
+    expect(volumeSlider).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(volumeSlider).toHaveAttribute('min', '0');
+    expect(volumeSlider).toHaveAttribute('max', '1');
+  });
+
+  test('shows loading state initially', async () => {
+    // Delay the fetch response to test loading state
+    global.fetch = jest.fn(() => new Promise((resolve) => {
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        resolve({
+          ok: true,
+          json: () => Promise.resolve(mockManifest),
+        });
+      }, 100);
+    }));
+
+    const { getByText, queryByText } = render(<MoodMusic />);
+
+    // Initially should show loading
+    expect(getByText('Loading music tracks...')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(queryByText('combat')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // After delay, should show buttons
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('combat')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+  });
+
+  test('shows empty state when manifest is empty', async () => {
+    global.fetch = jest.fn(() =>
+      Promise.resolve({
+        ok: true,
+        json: () => Promise.resolve([]),
+      })
+    );
+
+    await act(async () => {
+      render(<MoodMusic />);
+    });
+
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('No music tracks available.')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    }, { timeout: 3000 });
+  });
+});
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