noun
backing track; instrumental track
Wasei-eigo from 'off vocal'. Refers to a karaoke or music track with the main vocals removed, leaving only the instrumental backing.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from off vocal
カラオケでオフボーカルに合わせて歌う。
I sing along with the backing track at karaoke.
この曲のオフボーカル版をダウンロードした。
I downloaded the instrumental version of this song.