It can be placed anywhere in an experience that warrants a strong sound element, such as:

- A start-up flow, to welcome the listener to the experience
- An accompaniment to a home screen, to express an emotional tone and user’s location in a UI


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Ambient sound is a decorative layer of sound that expresses emotion while communicating a product’s personality or brand.

- Placement
- Usage
- Bases
- Example

Ambient sounds

Material Design Documentation

Ambient sound placement

Ambient sounds can be based on music, environmental sounds, or other sounds that create atmosphere.


Ambient sound bases

Ambient sound may subtly express a product's themes:
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Example

Ambient sound should provide atmosphere and not detract the user from performing a task. It can also provide cues, by changing the tone of music to indicate a change in state.


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