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commercial music

[kəˈmɜːrʃəl ˈmjuːzɪk]
noun
música comercial
1. Music created, produced, and distributed primarily for profit and mass market appeal, often used in advertising, films, or as popular entertainment
The radio station plays mostly commercial music to attract advertisers.
A estação de rádio toca principalmente música comercial para atrair anunciantes.
2. Popular music designed to appeal to mainstream audiences rather than experimental or artistic audiences
She prefers indie music over commercial music.
Ela prefere música independente em vez de música comercial.
3. Music specifically composed or licensed for use in advertisements and commercials
The advertising agency hired a composer to create commercial music for their new campaign.
A agência de publicidade contratou um compositor para criar música comercial para sua nova campanha.
NYC Slang
pop stuff
Synonyms
pop musicmainstream musicpopular musicbackground music
Antonyms
indie musicart musicexperimental musicclassical music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música comercial
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
música comercial
No regional distinction; uses standard term
São Paulo
música comercial
No regional distinction; uses standard term
Portugal
música comercial
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

sell-out music
music for the masses
chart-topping music
radio-friendly music
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