music

noun
UK: /ˈmjuːzɪk/
US: /ˈmjuːzɪk/

  1. Sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to.

    1. I like to listen to music every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music at the party made everyone want to dance and have fun. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of written or printed notes showing how to perform a particular piece.

    1. Can you read music or do you play by ear? [ ] [ ]
    2. The pianist carefully placed the music on the stand before starting to play. [ ] [ ]

  3. An enjoyable sound, especially when not expected.

    1. The birds singing outside my window is lovely music to my ears. [ ] [ ]
    2. For a farmer, the sound of rain on the roof is music after a long drought. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

harmony tune composition song melody
music transitive-verb

  1. To supply with music; to set to music.

    1. He will music his poems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director decided to music the play's most emotional scene to enhance impact. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "music" in English means: Sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to., A set of written or printed notes showing how to perform a particular piece., An enjoyable sound, especially when not expected..

The phonetic transcription of "music" is /ˈmjuːzɪk/ in British English and /ˈmjuːzɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "music": harmony, tune, composition, song, melody.

Example usage of "music": "I like to listen to music every day.". More examples on the page.