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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Eurovision host Victoria Swarovski shares her top spots in the city of music, including where to find the best Viennese dessert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez lived in the suburb of Lake Elsinore but had connections to Hollywood, the music scene and singer D4vd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Lorna Crowther, who has been a fan of the band for more than 15 years, is among those welcoming a return to their original music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

With “Where the Music Had to Go,” Windolf carefully traces the contours of a revolution that transformed popular music into art.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Lower your voice, tone down your clothes, turn off that music.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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