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.
Abbreviation of English "background music." Widely used in Japan — more common than the full English phrase.
USAGE:
Used across many contexts:
- Film, TV, and anime production
- Video games (game BGM is a major genre)
- Retail stores and restaurants
- Websites and apps
- Personal playlists for studying, working, etc.
COMMON 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
- BGMなしで: without background music
RELATED:
- 効果音: sound effects (SE)
- サウンドトラック: soundtrack
- 劇伴: incidental music (for dramas/films)