Music: meaning, definitions and examples

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music

 

[ หˆmjuหzษชk ]

Context #1

listening

Music is the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It is a form of expression that can evoke emotions and communicate ideas.

Synonyms

melody, song, tune

Examples of usage

  • Playing the piano is a way to create beautiful music.
  • She enjoys listening to classical music while studying.
  • The concert featured a wide range of music genres.
Context #2

performance

Music is also a form of entertainment that is performed live or recorded. It can be a source of enjoyment and relaxation for people of all ages.

Synonyms

livestream, performance, recording

Examples of usage

  • The band played live music at the event.
  • She danced to the music playing in the background.
  • People gathered to listen to the street musician play music.
Context #3

education

Music can also refer to the academic study or practice of creating and performing music. It involves learning about music theory, history, and techniques.

Synonyms

musical education, musical theory, musicology

Examples of usage

  • She is majoring in music at university.
  • The music class teaches students how to read sheet music.
  • He is a music teacher who helps students develop their musical talents.

Translations

Translations of the word "music" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรบsica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Musik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะทะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ muzyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณๆฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท musique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบsica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผzik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์•…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hudba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hudba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glasba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnlist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒะทั‹ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ musiqi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรบsica

Word origin

The word 'music' originated from the Greek word 'mousikฤ“' which means the art of the Muses. Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, with evidence of musical instruments dating back to prehistoric times. It has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of genres and styles, reflecting the diversity of human expression and emotion.

See also: musical, musicality, musically, musician, musicology.