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を流す。
To play background music.
この映画のBGMが好きだ。
I like the background music of this movie.
店内に静かなBGMが流れていた。
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を流す - to play background music
- BGMを変える - to change the background music
- BGMが流れる - background music plays