music
music — noun
1. sounds that people create by singing, playing instruments, or using electronic d
sounds that people create by singing, playing instruments, or using electronic devices, ordered so that they give enjoyment or communicate emotion
Liang plays classical music on his violin every evening after work.
play + music + on + [instrument]
The music from the street market was loud and cheerful.
Samir downloaded new music for his running playlist this morning.
Stephanie listens to soft piano music while reading before bed.
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Music is typically uncountable in English. Use 'a piece of music' or 'a song' for countable references to individual works.
常見錯誤
2. the activity of creating, performing, or studying musical sounds as a subject or
the activity of creating, performing, or studying musical sounds as a subject or profession
Tunde is studying music at university and wants to become a conductor.
study music at [institution]
The music department at Élise's college offers classes in jazz history.
Pim took an online course in music theory over the summer break.
Ari's parents encouraged her to study music from a young age.
- musicology
formal; specifically the academic study of music history, theory, and culture
- musicianship
focuses on practical skill in performing or composing music
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears in phrases like 'study music', 'teach music', 'a degree in music' to refer to the academic or professional pursuit.
3. symbols on a page that show a musician which notes to produce when playing or si
symbols on a page that show a musician which notes to produce when playing or singing
Ezra forgot to bring his sheet music to the choir practice.
collocation: sheet music
The singer looked at the music on the stand and began to sing.
Ilan cannot read music but he can play the guitar by ear.
Selim wrote down the music for the school play's piano part.
- notation
technical term for the system of written symbols used in music
- score
a written version of a complete musical piece showing all parts
- sheet music
music printed on individual sheets of paper, not bound as a book
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'read music' meaning to understand written musical notation. 'Sheet music' is the common term for music printed on paper.
常見錯誤
4. any sound that is pleasant to hear, such as the sound of birds, flowing water, o
any sound that is pleasant to hear, such as the sound of birds, flowing water, or a loved one's voice — used figuratively to describe naturally beautiful sounds
The birdsong outside Ezra's window was the sweetest music.
figurative use: sweetest music
To Paloma, the sound of rain on the roof was beautiful music.
The waves crashing on the shore were music to the exhausted sailor.
The laughter of children playing in the park was sweet music to the tired mother.
文法句型
uncountable noun
figurative usage
用法筆記
This is a figurative or poetic extension of the core meaning. It describes non-musical sounds that the listener finds as pleasing as music. Common in fixed expressions like 'music to my ears'.