Meaning & use

music

noun·Everyday

Sounds organized in patterns of melody, harmony, and rhythm, typically produced by voices or instruments.

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She turned up the music as soon as the car pulled onto the highway.

The composer spent years writing music inspired by his childhood in the mountains.

A note on using this word

Music can mean the art form generally, a specific piece, or a genre; say 'a piece of music' rather than 'a music' when referring to one work.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

The written or printed notation representing such sounds.

He forgot his music at home and had to play the sonata from memory.

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