Refers to music played in the background of a scene, event, or media, often to create atmosphere without being the main focus. Similar to BGM (ビージーエム), but 背景音楽 is more formal and less common in casual conversation.
The background music in this movie is very impressive.
Quiet background music was playing in the restaurant.
BGM is the common, everyday term for background music, especially in casual contexts. 背景音楽 is a more formal, descriptive term often used in technical or artistic discussions.
Compound of 背景 (background) and 音楽 (music). The word is a straightforward modern coinage, likely influenced by the English term 'background music'.