ambient music
Americannoun
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Also called ambient. a genre of instrumental music that focuses on sound patterns more than melodic form and is used to create a certain atmosphere or state of mind.
Etymology
Origin of ambient music
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Some shops were decorated with psychedelic art on the walls, beanbags laid out over the floor and ambient music playing; others were little more than just wooden table stalls in the middle of the street.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2024
But unlike most morning radio hosts, Dill plays tracks in a mixture of styles that can run the gamut from obscure ambient music to timeworn dad rock.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
Eno, who is world renowned as a founding member of Roxy Music and a pioneer of ambient music, is a key part of the project through his EarthPercent charity.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
While many passengers likely would appreciate a genuine rail connection to LAX alongside a tasteful ambient music program, public art is one piece of an evolving conversation about who benefits from transit infrastructure in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
To reach a compromise, Valles and her fellow restaurant owners agreed to a ban on outdoor ambient music, which is prohibited by the temporary program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
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