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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No annoying background music, just the crackle from open fireplaces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Star Wars storyline expansion and Williams background music are only coming to the West Coast version of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The most extravagant stagings even hired musicians to provide background music as part of the show.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025
Amid the rooftop terrace and modern decor, there is a DJ who curates gentle background music throughout the dinner hour, rising to a more lively rhythm during the late-night hours.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Star Wars storyline expansion and Williams background music are only coming to the West Coast version of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The most extravagant stagings even hired musicians to provide background music as part of the show.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025
Amid the rooftop terrace and modern decor, there is a DJ who curates gentle background music throughout the dinner hour, rising to a more lively rhythm during the late-night hours.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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