music

[myoo-zik] / ˈmyu zɪk /

NOUN

sounds that are pleasant, harmonized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

melody opera piece rap rock singing soul tune

STRONG

acoustic air bebop bop chamber classical folk fusion harmony hymn jazz measure modern plainsong ragtime refrain song strain swing

WEAK

a cappella hard rock heavy metal instrumental popular rock and roll

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

Example Sentences

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At the time, An's career had received a boost after her appearance on America's Next Top Model in 2009, and she attended a casting call for the music video the following year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some videos make it onto Brovdi's social media accounts -- where he is followed by hundreds of thousands -- with cartoony music and mocking captions.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s music, outlets galore and plenty of seating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

West did not end up appearing in the released version of the In For The Kill music video, although he featured as a guest rapper on a remix of the song.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Peter was already at the piano, as he was most weeks, to provide the music.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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