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Music

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmjuːzɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmjuːzɪk/"]/

Meaning of Music

sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments.

In simple words: Sounds made with instruments or voices that are enjoyable to listen to.

Music in a sentence

• I listen to music every morning to start my day.
• Playing music can help you relax after a long day.
• She enjoys classical music, especially Beethoven.
• At the concert, the music was incredibly loud and energetic.
• My favorite type of music is rock because it's so lively.
• The DJ played a mix of different music genres at the party.

How to use Music

Use 'music' in any context regarding sound. It's neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal settings, such as talking about genres or attending concerts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'melody' as 'music'—both bring joy to life.

Related words

Collocations with Music

• beautiful
• fine
• good
• piece
• bar
• line
• listen to
• hear
• make
• sound
• play
• blare
• biz
• business
• industry
• to (the) music
• in time to (the) music
• music and song
• the sound of music
• beautiful
• fine
• good
• piece
• bar
• line
• listen to
• hear
• make
• sound
• play
• blare
• biz
• business
• industry
• to (the) music
• in time to (the) music
• music and song
• the sound of music
• printed
• sheet
• bar
• line
• sheet
• read
• score
• stand
• publisher
• music for
• with music
• without music

Synonyms for Music

• melody
• tune
• harmony
• song
• sound

Opposites of Music

• silence
• inaudibility

Common mistakes with Music

• Confused with 'musical' when describing something related to music.
• Using 'music' as a verb; it’s only a noun.
• Omitting articles; say 'the music' or 'a music genre' instead of just 'music'.

Frequently asked questions about Music

What does Music mean?

Sounds made with instruments or voices that are enjoyable to listen to.

What is the definition of Music?

sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments.

How do you use Music in a sentence?

I listen to music every morning to start my day.

Can you give another example of Music?

Playing music can help you relax after a long day.

What are synonyms for Music?

Common alternatives include melody, tune, harmony, song, sound.

What is the opposite of Music?

Opposite meanings include silence, inaudibility.

What words go with Music?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, fine, good, piece, bar, line, listen to, hear, make, sound, play, blare, biz, business, industry, to (the) music, in time to (the) music, music and song, the sound of music, beautiful, fine, good, piece, bar, line, listen to, hear, make, sound, play, blare, biz, business, industry, to (the) music, in time to (the) music, music and song, the sound of music, printed, sheet, bar, line, sheet, read, score, stand, publisher, music for, with music, without music.

What are common mistakes when using Music?

Confused with 'musical' when describing something related to music. Using 'music' as a verb; it’s only a noun. Omitting articles; say 'the music' or 'a music genre' instead of just 'music'.

How do you pronounce Music?

US: /["/ˈmjuːzɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmjuːzɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Music?

Use 'music' in any context regarding sound. It's neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal settings, such as talking about genres or attending concerts.

What CEFR level is Music?

"Music" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.