elevator music

noun

prerecorded background music played in elevators, stores, and other public places, meant to provide a bland, soothing atmosphere.

Examples from the web for elevator music

Same with the designers of car bodies, the composers of elevator music, and the producers of blockbuster movies.
It helps to actively listen to music when it is of interest and blanking out the elevator music.
Movie music, elevator music, and advertising jingles all depend absolutely on this process.
Most bowl games are simply college football's elevator music.

Slang definitions & phrases for elevator music

noun phrase

Bland, pretty music, of the sort played over speakers in elevators; ear candy, muzak (1970s+)