music Definition

music
noun

1. The art of making sound in a rhythmically organized, harmonious form, either sung or produced with instruments, and usually communicating some idea or emotion.
2. Such sound, especially that produced by instruments.

Thesaurus: melody, strain, air, cadence.
3a. Any written form or composition in which such sound is expressed;
3b. Musical forms or compositions collectively.
4. The performance of musical compositions.
5. Written or printed copies of such compositions; sheet music, musical scores, etc collectively.
6. Pleasing, harmonious or melodic sound. Also as adj.

Example: music lesson
Thesaurus: melody, harmony, lyricism, melodiousness.

Idiom: face the music

See under face.

Idiom: music to one's ears

News, etc that is particularly welcome.

Etymology: 13c: from French musique, from Greek mousike relating to the Muses.