English · Arts & Literature
music
/ˈmjuːzɪk/
[/ˈmjuːzɪk/]
organized sound
Beginnernoun
Definition
The art of arranging sounds to create melody, harmony, and rhythm.
Example
She fell asleep to soft music playing quietly in the background.
She fell asleep to soft music playing quietly in the background.
Etymology
From Greek "mousike," the art of the Muses, via Latin "musica."
How & Where It’s Used
A universal art form found in every human culture.