intransitive. To make a joyful noise, rejoice; to sing or make music; (of a musical instrument) to sound (also figurative). Also: to shout…

to make melody: to make music, to sing. Now chiefly literary.

The art or occupation of a minstrel; the practice of singing and playing music; musical entertainment. Now archaic and historical (cf. sense 1d).

intransitive †To sing, to make music (obsolete); to practise singing (cf. record, v.1 2 3). Now rare.

intransitive. To exercise oneself in a skill or art in order to acquire or maintain proficiency, esp. in music. Frequently with on.

To play or sing as a professional ‘gester’.

intransitive. To make music or melody; to sing.

intransitive. To perform or compose music; to entertain oneself with music. Also in extended use.

intransitive. To make or play music; (poetic) to blend melodiously (with).

intransitive. To act in a play; to sing, dance, or play music, esp. for an audience.

To play music.