Music

Quick meaning: Music is a noun meaning A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.

Meaning

A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
2. An art form, created by organizing pitch, rhythm, and sounds made using musical instruments and/or singing.
3. A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.
4. (military, slang) Electronic signal jamming.
5. (US, slang, dated) Heated argument.
6. (US, slang, dated) Fun; amusement.
7. (transitive) To seduce or entice with music.

Example Sentences

I keep listening to this music because it’s a masterpiece.

Muſick has Charms to ſooth a ſavage Breaſt, / To ſoften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.

Wilson's definite genius for rapid, witty dialogue which becomes a kind of conversational music at times.

Music lessons in early childhood lead to changes in the brain that could improve its performance far into adulthood, researchers say.

Word Forms

• musics
• musick
• musicke
• musique
• musike
• musicking
• musicked

Synonyms for music

Depending on context, synonyms include melody, vibe, euphony, medicine.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include euphony, medicine, melody, symphony, orchestra, musician.

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