Light music is a generic term

Light music is a generic
term applied to a mainly
British musical style of
"light" orchestral music,
which originated in the
19th century. Its heyday
occurred during the
mid‑20th century and
continues until the present
day. [1][2]
The style is a less "serious"
form of Western classical
music , featuring through-
composed, usually shorter
orchestral pieces and
suites designed to appeal
to a wider audience than
more serious compositions.
The form was especially
popular during the
formative years of radio
broadcasting, with stations
such as the BBC Light
Programme featuring a
playlist largely consisting of
light compositions.
Occasionally known as
mood music or concert
music, light music is often
grouped with the easy
listening genre, although
this designation is
misleading. [3] Although
mainly a British
phenomenon, light music
was also popular in the
United States and in
continental Europe , and
many compositions in the
genre are still familiar
through their use as film,
radio and television
themes.