background music
noun
: music to accompany something (such as a public event, a movie, or a television show)
the background music playing during the procession
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Fortunately, the unsettling effect is offset by goofy background music, reminding viewers that even the most advanced robots can have a sense of humor on Halloween.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Bring the theme home with background music courtesy of the film's soundtrack or some autumnal instrumental jazz.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
In Other News • Stella’s voice-over throughout the episode, which is eventually revealed to be her apology letter to Mia, is full of very serious confessions, but what was with the film-noir background music laid over the entire thing?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
The sound is surprisingly effective for podcasts and background music, and the setup couldn’t get simpler.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Bring the theme home with background music courtesy of the film's soundtrack or some autumnal instrumental jazz.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
In Other News • Stella’s voice-over throughout the episode, which is eventually revealed to be her apology letter to Mia, is full of very serious confessions, but what was with the film-noir background music laid over the entire thing?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
The sound is surprisingly effective for podcasts and background music, and the setup couldn’t get simpler.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for background music
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“Background music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20music. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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