What does "elevator music" mean?

Bland, inoffensive music played as a background in elevators and businesses (such as offices and shopping malls).

What is a synonym for "elevator music"?

Common synonyms include: muzak.

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Bland, inoffensive music played as a background in elevators and businesses (such as offices and shopping malls). Canada, US, uncountable

Used in the first elevators to reduce anxiousness.