Muzak

Derived from a play on the word "music" incorporating the "-ak" from Kodak, by Muzak Corporation (later Muzak Holdings, LLC), a company which pioneered the creation of the genre.

Muzak (uncountable)

1. (music) Recorded background music transmitted by wire, radio or compact disc on a subscription basis to grocery and department stores, doctor's offices, and other places of business and characterized by soft, soothing instrumental sounds.
2. (often in a derogatory sense) Easy listening music in general.

• muzaky

• elevator music
• easy listening

• Kuzma