diff --git a/music/extmidi.c b/music/extmidi.c
index 1c66b8ec6a..9bd946f4e3 100644
--- a/music/extmidi.c
+++ b/music/extmidi.c
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ static void DoPlay(void)
 					#endif
 				}
 			}
-			exit(1);
+			_exit(1);
 		}
 
 		case -1: