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"playing background" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the music or sound that is playing in the background, usually to set a tone or mood for a scene or activity. Example: As the couple danced under the dimly lit chandelier, a soft jazz melody playing in the background added to the romantic ambiance of the evening.
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He recommends playing background music while you do this.
"We went to Europe as backpackers and thinking we could make a living playing background music.
It's remarkable because neither of us has a playing background of real note".
Tesco has started playing background music in 30 stores with playlists tailored to the age profile of each outlet's shoppers.
Seymour's playing background includes four World Sevens Series titles, two Sevens World Cup crowns and a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
There's no headphone jack or loudspeaker for listening to audio books or playing background music, which you could do with a tablet.
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"I can't play background music, and I can't have any gambling machines.
Mittal, the steelmaker, flew in Jamie Cullum to play background jazz as the staff poured out drinks.
Later, everybody showed up for the pilot and they played background.
Retailers have often played background music, but often it was whatever the store manager brought in from home.
The staff and the notes move as the app plays background music.
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