incidental music

noun

1. music intended primarily to point up or accompany parts of the action of a play or to serve as transitional material between scenes.

incidental music

noun

1. background music for a film, television programme, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of incidental music¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Scenery, music, general stage management, and incidental music all excellent.

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The latter's incidental music is constantly given in Germany in conjunction with the drama.

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A similar method has been employed with success in dramas for which incidental music has been written.

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The overture, act-tunes, incidental music, were composed by Henry Purcell.

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"It is the incidental music of a little play called Villon by Alfred Calmour," she said.

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