Audio & Music Production

BGM

Japanese name
BGM

BGM stands for background music, the music that plays behind video, games, streams, shops, and events. It supports the visuals or the words that take the lead and sets the mood of a scene.

Where to use it

Choose a tempo, tone, and development that match the purpose of the scene, whether that is bright, calm, or tense.

Before you use it

Check the licensing terms, such as commercial use, credit requirements, modification, and redistribution, before you publish.

When there is speech or narration, keeping the BGM sparse and quiet makes it easier to follow.

Sources & review

Last reviewed July 16, 2026

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