1. Unobtrusive background music played in public spaces such as shops, offices, elevators, or restaurants, typically instrumental and designed to create a pleasant atmosphere without demanding active listening
The elevator played soft Muzak while we waited to reach the fifth floor.
O elevador tocava música ambiente suave enquanto esperávamos chegar ao quinto andar.
2. Generic, formulaic, or bland music considered to lack artistic substance or originality
The restaurant's playlist was just Muzak—nothing memorable.
A playlist do restaurante era apenas música de fundo—nada memorável.