What is elevator music?
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"Elevator music" is the general, mildly pejorative term for music that is written or performed with the intention of having the music set the atmosphere or the mood of a place, and be otherwise ignored and not call attention to itself.
It's 'background music', 'dinner music' etc. It's music in the gaseous state.
Real music has a beginning, a structure, a middle, a development, a melody, some variations, a resolution, and an end. 'Elevator music' really doesn't need any of these things. It's built and performed in such a way that its effects on a listener completely DON'T depend on when he comes in, how long he stays, whether he tunes in or tunes out, and when he leaves.
Elevator music is the music that is typically played while riding in an elevator in places such as a hotel. Generally, it is a slower jazz piece.
Elevator music is a genre of background music designed to create a calming atmosphere in public spaces, characterized by simple, repetitive melodies. It aims to be soothing and non-intrusive, making it suitable for environments like elevators and stores. Originating in the mid-20th century, it has also become a common cultural reference for bland or generic music.
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