relaxation music

Soothing background audio

Relaxation music is instrumental or ambient music designed to reduce stress and promote calm.

It typically features slow tempos, gentle melodies, and soothing sounds like piano, strings, or nature recordings.

The genre appears in meditation apps, spa settings, and sleep playlists: I put on some relaxation music while I took a bath.

Related

rain sounds · chimes · melody · tranquility · anxiety reduction · nature sounds · gentle waves · rain sounds · meditation · deep breathing · harmony · white noise · massage therapy · mindfulness · lo-fi · chill vibes · focus · flute

Categories
Opposites
energy and intensity

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Beat-driven party audio

EDM · techno · heavy metal · thrash metal · hardcore punk

intended psychological effect

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Harsh, clashing sounds

industrial noise · atonal music

activity context

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Songs for aerobic exercise

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G