music

Definitions

1. noun

   Sounds put together in a pleasing pattern.

   Examples

   • I keep listening to this music because it is a masterpiece.
   • What kind of music do you like?
2. noun

   Any pleasant or interesting sound.

   Examples

   • Her voice was pure music to him.
   • His quick, witty talk was a kind of music.
3. noun

   The art of making sounds with instruments or voices.

   Examples

   • She studies music at college.
   • Music is taught in every school here.
4. noun

   The printed notes for a song.

   Examples

   • He forgot his music and had to play from memory.
   • The pianist set her music on the stand.
5. noun

   In military slang, noise used to block a signal.

   Examples

   • The enemy tried to jam our radios with music.
   • Command reported heavy music on that line all night.
6. noun

   In slang, a loud argument.

   Examples

   • There was some music between the coach and the referee.
   • The two neighbors had a bit of music over the fence.
7. noun

   In slang, something very fun.

   Examples

   • The party was pure music from start to finish.
   • Watching him park was music, honestly.
8. verb

   To attract someone with music, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • The siren tried to music the sailors onto the rocks.
   • He hoped to music her into staying longer.
9. adjective

   Musical, in old poetry.

   Examples

   • Her music voice gave happy answers to the silence.
   • The music tones came from far away.