Needle drop

needle drop- when a pre-existing song is played in a movie or show as either a diegetic or non-diegetic sound.

Example:

In American Psycho, Patrick Bateman plays ‘Hip to be square by Huey Lewis & The News’ as he is about to murder Paul Allen. The upbeat music contrasts his violent actions.

April 14, 2000: How a trio of films took on 'American Psycho'

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