music
//ˈmjuːzɪk//
Forms
- Plural
- musics
- present (v1)
- music
- past (v2)
- musicked
- past participle (v3)
- musicked
- present participle
- musicking
- 3rd person singular
- musics
Definitions
1.A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
- I keep listening to this music because it’s a masterpiece.
- Music lessons in early childhood lead to changes in the brain that could improve its performance far into adulthood, researchers say.
2.Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
- Wilson's definite genius for rapid, witty dialogue which becomes a kind of conversational music at times.
- “Oh! this was very kind,” she said, with that simplicity and tenderness, which at times made her voice pure music, “I could not have expected you so soon.”
3.An art form, created by organizing pitch, rhythm, and sounds made using musical instruments and/or singing.
- I like all kinds of music.
- She has a talent for music.
4.A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.
- I like all kinds of music.
- She has a talent for music.
1.To seduce or entice with music.
Frequency
Overall
Very common· #436
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Common
- General reading & writing
- Very common
- Academic
- Common
- Literature
- Uncommon
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English musik, musike, borrowed from Anglo-Norman musik, musike, Old French musique, and their source Latin mūsica, from Ancient Greek μουσική (mousikḗ), from Ancient Greek Μοῦσα (Moûsa, “Muse”), an Ancient Greek deity of the arts.