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light music

[/laɪt ˈmjuːzɪk/]
noun
música ligeira
1. A genre of popular music that is melodic, entertaining, and not intellectually demanding; typically instrumental or vocal music designed for easy listening and relaxation
The café played light music throughout the evening to create a pleasant atmosphere.
O café tocava música ligeira durante toda a noite para criar uma atmosfera agradável.
2. Background music designed to be unobtrusive and soothing, often used in commercial or public spaces
The hotel lobby featured light music to help guests feel comfortable.
O saguão do hotel apresentava música ligeira para ajudar os hóspedes a se sentirem confortáveis.
Synonyms
easy listeningbackground musicambient musicsoft musicpop music
Antonyms
classical musicheavy metalavant-garde musicexperimental music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música ligeira
Most common term used across Brazil
General Brazilian
música ambiente
Used when referring to background music specifically
Portugal
música ligeira
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
música fácil
Alternative less formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

easy on the ears
soothing tones
background accompaniment
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