music meaning and definition

MUSIC noun

Definition of music (noun)

1. an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
2. any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
   • "he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes"
   • synonyms: euphony
3. musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
   • "his music was his central interest"
4. (music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)
5. punishment for one's actions
   • "you have to face the music"; "take your medicine"
   • synonyms: medicine