background music
noun
: music to accompany the dialogue or action of a motion picture or radio or television drama
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The field at the stadium in Brazil has Eagles and Packers players slipping all over the place #eagles #packers #nfl ♬ original sound - SpongeBob background music
The slippery field conditions generated headlines as players expressed their displeasure with the turf.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
From handwritten place cards to background music, small, thoughtful touches make an afternoon tea feel special.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
According to a study from MRC Data, 84% of shoppers notice the background music in stores.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Once again, the Edge had virtually no problem stripping out background music from a sample video, while preserving the speaker's voice.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
From handwritten place cards to background music, small, thoughtful touches make an afternoon tea feel special.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
According to a study from MRC Data, 84% of shoppers notice the background music in stores.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Once again, the Edge had virtually no problem stripping out background music from a sample video, while preserving the speaker's voice.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
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“Background music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20music. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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