ambient music

noun

1. 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.
2. background music.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambient music¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

In its use of oblique strategies, Sohn, Jang and Jung’s work is akin to ambient music.

From Washington Post

After a minute or so, the voice-over drops out, and the ambient music disappears.

From Outside Online

On days when few workers show up, introducing ambient music can do wonders to make a place seem alive.

From Quartz