music

[myoo-zik] / ˈmyu zɪk /

NOUN

sounds that are pleasant, harmonized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

melody opera piece rap rock singing soul tune

STRONG

acoustic air bebop bop chamber classical folk fusion harmony hymn jazz measure modern plainsong ragtime refrain song strain swing

WEAK

a cappella hard rock heavy metal instrumental popular rock and roll

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

Example Sentences

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He celebrated wins by playing music by his favorite rapper, the Notorious B.I.G., on the trading desk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

One listener asked the hosts what piece of music they wanted to hear last before they died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They have also won 22 Grammy Awards and have topped the music charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I can’t believe that I am collecting any royalties on that music and that it just keeps going and going.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I had to raise my voice to be heard over the music.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse