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- [in-si-den-tl myoo-zik]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl ˈmyu zɪk/
- /ˌɪn.sɪˈden.təl ˈmjuːzɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-si-den-tl myoo-zik]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl ˈmyu zɪk/
Definitions of incidental music words
- noun incidental music music intended primarily to point up or accompany parts of the action of a play or to serve as transitional material between scenes. 1
- uncountable noun incidental music In a film, play, or television programme, incidental music is music that is played to create a particular atmosphere. 0
- noun incidental music background music for a film, television programme, etc 0
- noun incidental music music played in connection with the presentation of a play, film, poem, etc. in order to heighten the mood or effect on the audience 0
- noun incidental music (music) Music that is played as a background to a film, television programme, video game, etc. 0
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Origin of incidental music
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65
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Parts of speech for Incidental music
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incidental music popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
incidental music usage trend in Literature
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