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A genre of ambient music for work or study. It is defined by being music that is *not* for listening i.e. underscore or undercurrent. Unobtrusive, calming, simple, reflective. The tonal quality of sounds is more important than melody. There may be chant (sacred or choral), binaural or other tonal/ rhythmic elements known to produce calming effect. There is typically ambient embellishment (e.g. sounds from nature). It is *not* elevator music miss you Astrud.
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