music

[ myoo-zik ]

noun

1. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
2. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or multiple lines (harmony), and sounded or to be sounded by one or more voices or instruments, or both.
3. musical work or compositions for singing or playing.
4. the written or printed score of a musical composition.
5. such scores collectively.
6. any sweet, pleasing, or harmonious sounds or sound:

   the music of the waves.

7. appreciation of or responsiveness to musical sounds or harmonies:

   Music was in his very soul.

8. Fox Hunting. the cry of the hounds.

music

/ ˈmjuːzɪk /

noun

1. an art form consisting of sequences of sounds in time, esp tones of definite pitch organized melodically, harmonically, rhythmically and according to tone colour
2. such an art form characteristic of a particular people, culture, or tradition

   Indian music

   baroque music

   rock music

3. the sounds so produced, esp by singing or musical instruments
4. written or printed music, such as a score or set of parts
5. any sequence of sounds perceived as pleasing or harmonious
6. rare.
   a group of musicians

   the Queen's music

7. face the music informal.
   to confront the consequences of one's actions
8. music to one's ears
   something that is very pleasant to hear

   his news is music to my ears

Other Words From

• music·less adjective
• anti·music noun adjective
• under·music noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of music¹

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English musike, from Latin mūsica, from Greek mousikḕ (téchnē) “(the art) of the Muse,” feminine of mousikós, from Moûs(a) Muse + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of music¹

C13: via Old French from Latin mūsica, from Greek mousikē ( tekhnē ) (art) belonging to the Muses, from Mousa Muse

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. face the music, to meet, take, or accept the consequences of one's mistakes, actions, etc.:

   He's squandered his money and now he's got to face the music.

More idioms and phrases containing music

In addition to the idiom beginning with music , also see face the music .

Example Sentences

Lainey Wilson, who co-hosted the awards show with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, was named female vocalist of the year and earned the award for music video of the year for “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.”

From Los Angeles Times

The first two years of Unai Emery's reign as Aston Villa manager was a frictionless ascent from relegation fears to Champions League music.

From BBC

They said problems began when the school enforced a no-phones policy, preventing her from listening to music via an earpiece, which allowed her to focus better.

From BBC

The charity, Shine On With Harvey Owen, is inspired by this passion and will raise money for other music and arts charities that help disadvantaged young people.

From BBC

In a statement on social media, his family said he died peacefully on Wednesday, “surrounded by the love of his family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• melody
• opera
• piece
• rap
• rock
• singing
• soul
• tune