ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Muzak

Muzak is a type of music that is played in public places like stores, elevators, and waiting rooms. It's usually made up of songs without words, called instrumentals, that are meant to be in the background and not distract people from what they're doing or thinking about.

The people who make muzak pick songs that are calming, happy, and don't have any lyrics that would make people feel sad or worried. They also make sure the music doesn't get too loud and annoying, so people don't feel like they have to leave the area because of the noise.

So basically, muzak is the kind of music that you might hear when you're waiting in a doctor's office or shopping at the mall. It's there to make the environment feel nicer and more enjoyable, even if you don't really notice it's playing.