beautiful music
The term 'beautiful music' can refer to both a subjective experience and a specific genre that was popular on American radio from the 1960s to the 1980s.
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Definition
B2General
Sound that is pleasing to the ear, often characterized by harmonious melodies and arrangements.
Example
- The orchestra played such beautiful music that the audience was moved to tears.
- He finds classical symphonies to be the epitome of beautiful music.
C1Radio Broadcasting
(historical, technical)A primarily instrumental music format that was popular on American radio from the 1960s to the 1980s, known for its soothing and easy-listening nature.
Example
- Many radio stations in the 1970s featured beautiful music to appeal to a broad audience.
- Beautiful music formats often included orchestral arrangements of popular songs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "beautiful music":
mood musicbackground musicclassical musicbeautiful gamemouth music