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- [bak-ground myoo-zik]
- /ˈbækˌgraʊnd ˈmyu zɪk/
- /ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈmjuːzɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-ground myoo-zik]
- /ˈbækˌgraʊnd ˈmyu zɪk/
Definitions of background music words
- noun background music music of any kind that is played while some other activity is going on, so that people do not actively attend to it 3
- noun background music music, often recorded, intended to provide a soothing background, usually played over loudspeaker systems in public places, as railway stations or restaurants. 1
- noun background music music composed specifically to accompany and heighten the mood of a visual production, as a movie. 1
- noun background music muzak: ambient music 1
- noun background music incidental music 1
- noun background music Any music played in a public space whose main function is to create an atmosphere suitable to a specific occasion, rather than to be listened to. 0
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Origin of background music
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Background music
noun
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preposition
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background music popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
background music usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for background music
noun background music
- piped music — Piped music is recorded music which is played in some supermarkets, restaurants, and other public places.
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