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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This background music of doubt undermines the quality of the interaction.
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Cody Turner, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
And, of course, there’s background music being played in the public spaces, everything from a Dvořák piano concerto to Taylor Swift, all at a pleasant volume.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Iconic John Williams orchestral scores and themes from the first six Star Wars films also started playing Wednesday as background music in Galaxy’s Edge.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
The in-game festivities encouraged the crowd to cheer for Minnesota as fans danced to the continuous background music.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Cody Turner, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
And, of course, there’s background music being played in the public spaces, everything from a Dvořák piano concerto to Taylor Swift, all at a pleasant volume.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Iconic John Williams orchestral scores and themes from the first six Star Wars films also started playing Wednesday as background music in Galaxy’s Edge.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
The in-game festivities encouraged the crowd to cheer for Minnesota as fans danced to the continuous background music.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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 12 May. 2026.
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