music
music — 名詞
1. sounds that people create by singing, playing instruments, or using electronic d
音樂
透過樂器、歌聲或電腦發出的聲音藝術
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.
Liang 每天晚上下班後用小提琴演奏古典音樂。
play + music + on + [instrument]
The music from the street market was loud and cheerful.
街邊市場傳來的音樂很大聲又很歡樂。
Samir downloaded new music for his running playlist this morning.
Samir 今天早上為他的跑步歌單下載了新音樂。
Stephanie listens to soft piano music while reading before bed.
Stephanie 睡前一邊聽輕柔的鋼琴音樂一邊看書。
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
音樂研習
創作或演奏音樂的學問和職業
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.
Tunde 正在大學攻讀音樂，希望將來成為指揮家。
study music at [institution]
The music department at Élise's college offers classes in jazz history.
Élise 的學校音樂系開設了爵士歷史課程。
Pim took an online course in music theory over the summer break.
Pim 暑假期間上了一門線上音樂理論課程。
Ari's parents encouraged her to study music from a young age.
Ari 的父母從小就鼓勵她學習音樂。
- 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
樂譜
記錄音符的書面符號系統
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.
Ezra 忘記帶他的活頁樂譜去參加合唱團練習。
collocation: sheet music
The singer looked at the music on the stand and began to sing.
歌手看著譜架上的樂譜，開始唱了起來。
Ilan cannot read music but he can play the guitar by ear.
Ilan 不會看譜，但他可以靠耳朵彈吉他。
Selim wrote down the music for the school play's piano part.
Selim 為學校話劇的鋼琴部分寫下了樂譜。
- 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
悅音
令人愉悅的自然聲音
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.
Ezra 窗外傳來的鳥鳴是最甜美的樂音。
figurative use: sweetest music
To Paloma, the sound of rain on the roof was beautiful music.
對 Paloma 來說，雨水打在屋頂上的聲音就是美妙的音樂。
The waves crashing on the shore were music to the exhausted sailor.
海浪拍打岸邊的聲音，對那位疲憊的水手來說宛如音樂。
The laughter of children playing in the park was sweet music to the tired mother.
孩子們在公園玩耍的笑聲，對那位疲倦的母親來說是甜美的樂音。
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'.