background music

Example Sentences

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This is part of the background music in America: Americans who aren’t unemployed and do have a house are afraid that in the next few years they could lose their job, their security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Set the tone by playing soft background music that complements the setting of your outdoor dinner party.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

For years, he had her toss the discus in practice to the background music of the Blue Danube Waltz.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

An article on state-run Legal Daily pointed out that it could be hard to "define" lip-syncing if singers' voices get drowned out by pre-recorded vocals in the background music during live performances.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

He paused the tape, like he didn't want to waste this song as background music.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell