Word: Music

Pronunciation

/ˈmjuːzɪk/

Definitions

• Noun: An art form whose medium is sound organized in time, usually with a combination of melody, harmony, and rhythm. It can be produced by voices or musical instruments, or both. For example: “She has a passion for classical music.”
  • “The music filled the air during the festival.”
• Noun (collective): A wide range of styles or compositions that make up this art form. Example: “He’s a fan of all kinds of music, from jazz to rock.”
• Verb: To provide music for something, such as a ceremony, film, or dance. Example: “They hired a string quartet to music the wedding reception.”

Phrases

• “Make music”: To create or perform music.
• “Music to my ears”: Something pleasing or gratifying to hear.
• “Face the music”: To accept the consequences of one’s actions.
• “Behind the music”: A reference to revealing information about a musician or band’s life story, often focusing on their struggles and challenges.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Playing music was her favorite way to unwind after a long day.”
• Verb: “The composer will music the ballet production with a new score.”

Synonyms

• Melody
• Harmony
• Rhythm
• Composition
• Tune
• Soundtrack
• Score
• Song
• Piece