ˈmju:zɪk n. 1
the art of combining
vocal or
instrumental sounds (or both) to
produce beauty of
form,
harmony,
and expression of
emotion. 2 the sounds so produced. 3
musical compositions. 4 the
written or printed
score of a musical
composition. 5
certain pleasant sounds, e.g.
birdsong, the
sound of a
stream, etc. ømusic box US = musical box. music
centre equipment combining
radio, record-player,
tape recorder, etc. music
drama Wagnerian-type opera
without formal arias etc. and governed by
dramatic considerations. music-hall
Brit. 1
variety entertainment,
popular c.1850-1914, consisting of singing, dancing, and
novelty acts. 2 a
theatre where this took place. music of the spheres see
SPHERE. music-paper
paper printed
with staves for writing music. music
stand a rest or
frame on
which sheet music or a score is supported. music
stool a stool for a
pianist, usu. with adjustable
height. music theatre in
late 20th-c. music, the
combination of elements
from music and drama in
new forms
distinct from
traditional opera,
esp. as designed for
small groups of performers. music to one's ears
something very pleasant to
hear. [ME f. OF musique f. L musica f. Gk mousike (tekhne art) of the Muses (mousa Muse: see MUSE(1))]
