music

Sounds arranged for people to listen to, made by voices or instruments.

• I love listening to music.
• She played soft music during dinner.
• What kind of music do you like?

Common phrases: listen to music, play music, classical music, live music

Written signs that show a player or singer which sounds to make.

• Can you read music?
• She put the music on the piano.
• He forgot his music and played from memory.

Similar words: sheet music, score

Common phrases: sheet music, read music, music stand

Sounds that are pleasant or interesting to hear.

• We heard the music of the rain.
• Her laughter was music to his ears.
• The music of flowing water filled the quiet valley.

Common phrases: music of rain, music of laughter, music to someone’s ears