Background Music

Although background music was by the end of the 20th century generally identified with Muzak or elevator music, there are several stages in the development of this concept.

Read more about Background Music:  Antecedents, Incidental Music, Furniture Music, Elevator Music, Ambient Music, Foreground Music, Video Game and Blog Music, Internet Delivered Background Music

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