often attributive
1
a
: vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony
choral music
piano music
recorded music
b
: the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity
2
: a distinctive type or category of music
there is a music for everybody—
Eric Salzman
Eric Salzmanrock music
jazz music
classical music
3
: a musical accompaniment
a play set to music
4
: the score (see score entry 1 sense 6a) of a musical composition set down on paper
leafing through the music
Examples of music in a Sentence
This is one of my favorite pieces of music.
performing music in front of an audience
dancing to the music of a big band
They are writing music for a new album.
a song with music by George Gershwin and words by Ira Gershwin
He is learning to read music.
She studied music in college.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The techno scene was missing these kind of feelings, of music, of smiling, of community.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
The event featured music, fashion and Los Angeles culture, along with performances by artists and tributes to the city’s influence on film, music and fashion.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The timing adds a layer of intensity to the moment, as Herbo now juggles promoting new music while recovering from a health scare.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/music. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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music
noun
mu·sic
ˈmyü-zik 
1
a
: the art of producing pleasing or expressive combinations of tones especially with melody, rhythm, and usually harmony
b
: a musical composition set down on paper
bring your music
2
a
: sounds that have rhythm, harmony, and melody
b
: an agreeable sound
the music of a brook
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