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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Mike Stoller provides the music and Lonny Price directs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"I always keep that memory with me - it means that our music has a big responsibility."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It was a commercial and philanthropic success, earning official praise and continuing to raise funds for years - a lasting testament to his refusal to let war silence music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He also formed the Casual Club Quintet, earning an honourable mention in Melody Maker, one of Britain's most influential music weeklies.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

All that was missing were bluebirds and chirpy music.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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