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background music

[ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈmjuːzɪk]
nounpl: background music (uncountable)
música de fundo
1. Soft music played in the background of a space, such as a restaurant, shop, or office, intended to create ambiance without being the primary focus of attention
The restaurant played soft background music during dinner.
O restaurante tocava música de fundo suave durante o jantar.
2. Music used in film, television, or other media to enhance scenes without drawing primary attention
The film's background music added emotional depth to the scene.
A música de fundo do filme adicionou profundidade emocional à cena.
Synonyms
ambient musicelevator musicMuzakmusakinstrumental musicaccompaniment
Antonyms
foreground musicfeatured musicmain theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música de fundo
Standard term used in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
música ambiente
More contemporary usage, especially in commercial contexts
Portugal
música de fundo
Standard term used in Portugal
Portugal (alternative)
música ambiente
Also commonly used in Portuguese shops and restaurants

Related Idioms & Phrases

fade into the background
set the mood
ambient soundscape
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