WordHive Learning Dictionary

Music

noun

Music is organized sound that people listen to or perform.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Music mean?

Music is organized sound that people listen to or perform.

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Dictionary definition

organized sounds made with rhythm, melody, or harmony.

Example sentences

Music in a sentence

easy

We listened to music during art class.

medium

The music became faster near the end of the dance.

hard

Composers use rhythm, melody, and harmony to shape how music feels.

Writing practice

Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice music in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.

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Practice the meaning of Music

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does music mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to music?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for music?

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Music

Voice settings
Sounds like

myoo · zik · strongest beat: myoo

Synonyms

Words like Music

songmusic with words or a tune
melodya tune made from notes
harmonynotes that sound good together
Antonyms

Opposite words

silenceno sound
noisesound that may not be organized or pleasant
Synonym practice

Want to practice music synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Soft music played during art time," then compare close word choices. Practice music synonyms.

Word family

Music word family

Base word

music

noun

musician

A person who makes or performs music.

Related words
Student support

Understand Music

Hint for students

Music is organized sound, often made with voices or instruments, that people listen to or perform.

Common mix-up

Music is not the same as noise. Music has pattern or purpose; noise can be random or unwanted sound.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows music without using the word music. Example: The violin and piano played a gentle tune together. Clue words: violin, piano, gentle tune Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show organized sounds, a song, or instruments?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The soft music helped the students relax during art class." Why does music fit better than noise?