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Begleitmusik
German → American English
American English
Background music
Musik, die etwas begleitet oder untermalt, zum Beispiel eine Szene, einen Film oder eine Veranstaltung.
Die Begleitmusik macht die Szene emotionaler.Begleitmusik is often used for music that accompanies a scene, event, or performance. In everyday speech, Hintergrundmusik is more common when you mean music playing in the background.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Begleitmusik“ mean in English?
It means “background music” or music that accompanies something.
Is „Begleitmusik“ the same as „Hintergrundmusik“?
They are close in meaning, but „Hintergrundmusik“ is more common for music playing in the background.
How do you use „Begleitmusik“ in a sentence?
Example: „Die Begleitmusik passt gut zur Szene.“ — “The background music fits the scene well.”