background music

noun

: music to accompany the dialogue or action of a motion picture or radio or television drama

Examples of background music in a Sentence

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The song flooded the app, creating a viral sound where users would post covers, overlay the song with cute videos, or even use it as background music for something as simple as showing off their outfits. Paloma Chavez july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Set to silly background music, the video shows the deputy responding to the homeowner’s call for help. Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025 In a test recording, my voice sounds clear and easy to understand, though the A36 cannot fully remove loud background music. PC Magazine, 7 May 2025 Many now intentionally amplify the buzz through background music, believing that more noise equals more energy and revenue. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for background music

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of background music was in 1928

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“Background music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20music. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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background music

noun
: music played to go along with and add to the story or mood of a movie or radio or television show

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