English Explanatory Dictionary

background music

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any music played in a public space whose main function is to create an atmosphere suitable to a specific occasion, rather than to be listened to.
  2. Any music in a film, video game, or other medium that establishes mood and is not meant to be the focus of attention.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

background music BGM

Synonyms

piped music

Related words

diegetic underscore
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