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Word music
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈmjuːzɪk / NAmE / ˈmjuːzɪk /
Example
  • pop/dance/classical/church music
  • to listen to music
  • she could hear music playing somewhere.
  • it was a charming piece of music.
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music

(noun)BrE / ˈmjuːzɪk / NAmE / ˈmjuːzɪk /
  1. sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments.
    • see also chamber music
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/chamber-music
    • pop/dance/classical/church music
    • to listen to music
    • She could hear music playing somewhere.
    • It was a charming piece of music.
    • the popularity of Mozart’s music
    • He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words.
    • The poem has been set to music.
    • Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing).
  2. the art of writing or playing music
    • to study music
    • a career in music
    • music lessons
    • the music business/industry
  3. the written or printed signs that represent the sounds to be played or sung in a piece of music
    • see also sheet music
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sheet-music
    • Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)?
    • I had to play it without the music.
    • The music (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it) was still open on the piano .
  4. to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    • The others all ran off, leaving me to face the music.
  5. news or information that you are very pleased to hear
  6. Extra Examples

    • Birmingham’s live music scene
    • Calypso music played faintly in the distance.
    • Can you read music?
    • Could you turn that music down?
    • He got into music by chance.
    • He made up the words and music for the song.
    • He played the piece without music.
    • Heavy music thundered from the basement.
    • Her taste in music was eclectic.
    • I pulled the lyrics out and laid them on the music stand.
    • I use my laptop to burn music to a CD.
    • Listening to music is a great way to relax.
    • Music filled the air.
    • Put some music on, would you?
    • Put your music on the music stand.
    • Schubert set several poems by Goethe to music.
    • She could hear loud music from the party upstairs.
    • She is a rising star in the music world.
    • She’s really into indie music.
    • The ability to appreciate music is largely learnt.
    • The album has been praised in the music press.
    • The band are number one in the music charts.
    • The city has produced a lot of good music.
    • The movie uses appropriate period music.
    • The music sounded vibrant and loud.
    • The music was coming from next door.
    • The soft background music made her feel sleepy.
    • The sound of pop music drifted through the open window.
    • They did their exercises in time to the music.
    • We bought a new television and music centre at the weekend.
    • We love to make music as a family.
    • With the guidance of the conductor, an orchestra creates music and harmonies.
    • a beach party with music provided by a local band
    • an evening of Scottish music and song
    • bars and nightclubs blaring music late into the night
    • disco music blaring out of the open windows of a car
    • music for piano, cello and voice
    • music legend, Elvis Presley
    • software that rips music from CDs
    • the choir’s music director
    • the incidental music for a radio play
    • the music emerging from the cities of America
    • the music which accompanied the dance
    • to dance to the music
    • Every week they get together to make music.
    • He wrote the music but I don’t know who wrote the words.
    • It was a charming piece of music.
    • Many people believe that listening to Mozart’s music can improve memory and learning.
    • People often choose to listen to music that suits their moods and activities.
    • The poem has been set to music.
    • pop/dance/classical/church music

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French musique, via Latin from Greek mousikē (tekhnē) ‘(art) of the Muses’, from mousa ‘muse’.
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