elevator music

elevator music

noun
prerecorded background music played in elevators, stores, and other public places, meant to provide a bland, soothing atmosphere.
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  1. n.
    dull, uninteresting music of the type that can be heard in elevators or shops. (As compared to exciting jazz or rock. See also ear candy.) : Elevator music is better than listening to someone chewing food.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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