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soft music

[/sɔːft ˈmjuːzɪk/]
noun
música suave
1. Gentle, quiet, and melodic music that is soothing and relaxing, typically played at low volume
The restaurant played soft music in the background to create a romantic atmosphere.
O restaurante tocava música suave ao fundo para criar uma atmosfera romântica.
2. Background music intended to be unobtrusive and calming rather than commanding attention
Soft music helps patients relax during medical procedures.
A música suave ajuda os pacientes a relaxarem durante procedimentos médicos.
Synonyms
gentle musicambient musicbackground musicsoothing musiclight musicrelaxing music
Antonyms
loud musichard musicheavy musicaggressive musicnoise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música suave
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
música tranquila
alternative common usage emphasizing tranquility
Rio de Janeiro
música morna
colloquial term sometimes used for soft, mellow music
Portugal
música suave
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

soft on the ears
easy listening
background ambiance
chill music
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