light music

noun

A mainly British style of orchestral music, less solemn and usually shorter than other Western classical compositions.

“Light music was especially popular during the formative years of radio broadcasting.”

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Meanings

nounlight music (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA mainly British style of orchestral music, less solemn and usually shorter than other Western classical compositions.

    Light music was especially popular during the formative years of radio broadcasting.

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“light music.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/light%20music. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “light music,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/light%20music.

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