elevator music

elevator music
n.
recorded popular music played in the background in public places such as elevators, variously regarded as being bland, monotonous, etc.

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  • elevator music — noun : instrumental arrangements of popular songs often piped in (as to an elevator or a retail store) * * * noun [noncount] US : instrumental versions of popular songs that are often played in elevators, offices, etc …   Useful english dictionary

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