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Definition music in American English

music noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈmjuzɪk/
1

sounds made by voices or instruments arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Example

She prefers listening to classical music.

Example

He's written music for several movie soundtracks.

Example

We need to rehearse a new piece of music for the concert.

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1.1

the art or activity of writing, performing, or studying music

Example

She's planning to major in music.

Example

Music is his whole life.

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2

the printed symbols that represent the sounds of music that musicians or singers read when they are performing

Example

I'm learning to read music.

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A b bass
2.1

a book or sheet of paper with music printed on it, used by a performer

Example

I must have left my music on the piano.

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Definition music in American English