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Most shows that are not [[Mickey Mousing|Mickey Moused]] have a stock set of instrumental '''B'''ack'''G'''round '''M'''usic (BGM) to use as themes for particular characters or sequences, or simply to set a mood. These usually fill up the bulk of a show's soundtrack, aside from [[Theme Tune|Theme Songs]] and (in the case of [[Anime]]) [[Image Song|Image Songs]].
Most shows<ref>But not quite all; ''[[60 Minutes]]'' averts this trope.</ref> that are not [[Mickey Mousing|Mickey Moused]] have a stock set of instrumental '''Background Music''' (BGM) to use as themes for particular characters or sequences, or simply to set a mood. These usually fill up the bulk of a show's soundtrack, aside from [[Theme Tune|Theme Songs]] and (in the case of [[Anime]]) [[Image Song]]s.


The pieces that are most closely tied to characters or events are [[Leitmotif|Leitmotifs]].
The pieces that are most closely tied to characters or events are [[Leitmotif]]s.


For when it's not so much in the background, see [[Sorry I Left the BGM On]].
For when it's not so much in the background, see [[Left the Background Music On]].


See also [[BGM Override]], [[Variable Mix]], [[Diegetic Switch]].
See also [[Background Music Override]], [[Variable Mix]], [[Diegetic Switch]].


Specific instruments and [[Standard Snippet|Standard Snippets]] are used to create a [[Mood Motif|Mood Motifs]].
Specific instruments and [[Standard Snippet]]s are used to create a [[Mood Motif]]s.


For further exploration of this topic, listen to Anna Russell's "The Ring of the [[Der Ring Des Nibelungen|Nibelungs]] (An Analysis)".
For further exploration of this topic, listen to Anna Russell's "The Ring of the [[Der Ring Des Nibelungen|Nibelungs]] (An Analysis)".


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    Most shows[1] that are not Mickey Moused have a stock set of instrumental Background Music (BGM) to use as themes for particular characters or sequences, or simply to set a mood. These usually fill up the bulk of a show's soundtrack, aside from Theme Songs and (in the case of Anime) Image Songs.

    The pieces that are most closely tied to characters or events are Leitmotifs.

    For when it's not so much in the background, see Left the Background Music On.

    See also Background Music Override, Variable Mix, Diegetic Switch.

    Specific instruments and Standard Snippets are used to create a Mood Motifs.

    For further exploration of this topic, listen to Anna Russell's "The Ring of the Nibelungs (An Analysis)".

    1. ↑ But not quite all; 60 Minutes averts this trope.
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