BGM

びーじーえむ
noun
background music
1. background music
Music played in the background of a film, TV program, video game, or public space to set the mood without being the main focus.
BGMを(なが)す。
To play background music.
この映画(えいが)のBGMが()きだ。
I like the background music of this movie.
店内(てんない)(しず)かなBGMが(なが)れていた。
Quiet background music was playing in the store.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of English 'background music'. Very commonly used in Japan across media and retail contexts.

USAGE:

Used in:

  • Film/TV/anime production
  • Video games
  • Retail stores and restaurants
  • Websites and apps

COLLOCATIONS:

  • BGMを(なが)す - to play background music
  • BGMを()える - to change the background music
  • BGMが(なが)れる - background music plays