background music
noun
: music to accompany the dialogue or action of a motion picture or radio or television drama
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Unknown The evil bastards who program supermarket background music.
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: Trump likes to play the role of DJ at his Palm Beach club, but the background music will likely be dominated by the same talk that has consumed D.C.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
If this musical score is your background music for the month of December, make these DIY walnut ornaments to hang on your tree or adorn a garland in the kitchen or dining room.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
During the day, Moore said guests will hear the same background music that’s in the queue for the ride.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: Trump likes to play the role of DJ at his Palm Beach club, but the background music will likely be dominated by the same talk that has consumed D.C.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
If this musical score is your background music for the month of December, make these DIY walnut ornaments to hang on your tree or adorn a garland in the kitchen or dining room.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
During the day, Moore said guests will hear the same background music that’s in the queue for the ride.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Background music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20music. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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