OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 581

music

/ˈmjuːzɪk/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
música
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
I keep listening to this music because it’s a masterpiece.
Music lessons in early childhood lead to changes in the brain that could improve its performance far into adulthood, researchers say.
música
Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
Wilson's definite genius for rapid, witty dialogue which becomes a kind of conversational music at times.
“Oh! this was very kind,” she said, with that simplicity and tenderness, which at times made her voice pure music, “I could not have expected you so soon.”
música
A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.