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Music in advertising

Music in advertising is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of functional music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Music in advertising

Music in advertising is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of functional music.

From Wikipedia

Music in advertising refers to music integrated into mass electronic media advertisements to enhance its success. Music in advertising affects the way viewers perceive the brand by different means and on different levels, and "can significantly affect the emotional response to television commercials." It also affects the musicians whose music is featured in advertisements.

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  • ↑ functional music

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What is Music in advertising?

Music in advertising is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of functional music.

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