background music

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Herrmann, Hitchcock’s musical alter ego, also wrote the underscore, or background music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Included in Russia’s newly privatized health care system were private clinics for the ultra-wealthy offering hotel-like amenities, including private rooms, tea and soft background music.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

He went on to play the song Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell, a song Wright regularly used as background music for his show.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

It was sheltered, and quite big enough, and the radio could provide nice background music.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden