Example: The ambient music played softly in the background during dinner.
Definition
"The ambient music" refers to a genre of music characterized by its atmospheric, instrumental, and often soothing qualities, designed to create a mood or background environment without demanding focused attention. It is commonly used to enhance settings like relaxation or social gatherings.
Translations
la música ambiental
de ambientmuziek
la música ambiental
la musique d'ambiance
die Ambient-Musik
Etymology
"The ambient music" derives from the word 'ambient,' which originates from the Latin 'ambire,' meaning 'to surround.' The term was popularized in the 1970s by Brian Eno, who defined ambient music as music that enhances an environment without overpowering it. Did you know? Eno’s work helped establish ambient music as a distinct genre.
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"The ambient music" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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