incidental music

in·ci·den·tal mu·sic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-si-den-tl myoo-zik]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl ˈmyu zɪk/
- /ˌɪn.sɪˈden.təl ˈmjuːzɪk/

Definitions of incidental music words

noun incidental music music intended primarily to point up or accompany parts of the action of a play or to serve as transitional material between scenes. 1
uncountable noun incidental music In a film, play, or television programme, incidental music is music that is played to create a particular atmosphere. 0
noun incidental music background music for a film, television programme, etc 0
noun incidental music music played in connection with the presentation of a play, film, poem, etc. in order to heighten the mood or effect on the audience 0
noun incidental music (music) Music that is played as a background to a film, television programme, video game, etc. 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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