“Background music” in Japanese
Short answer
Background music in Japanese is “ＢＧＭ” (biijiiemu). Full meaning: background music, BGM.
Other ways to say “Background music” in Japanese
劇伴
gekiban background music (in a movie, television drama, etc.)
挿入歌
sounyuuka background music, (movie or commercial) soundtrack, featured songs
背景音楽
haikeiongaku background music
バックミュージック
bakkumyuujikku background music
バックグラウンドミュージック
bakkuguraundomyuujikku background music
ビージーエム
biijiiemu background music, BGM
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