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单词 music
释义
musicmu‧sic /ˈmjuːzɪk/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [uncountable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINmusic
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French musique, from Latin, from Greek mousike ‘art of the Muses’, from Mousa; ➔ MUSE2
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Did you study music at school?
  • He arranged his music on the stand.
  • I've never been a big fan of country music.
  • Lincoln High has a good music program.
  • My daughter teaches music.
  • Oh, what beautiful music!
  • The music was so loud you couldn't carry on a conversation.
  • The club has live music every Saturday night.
  • The Royal College of Music
  • What kind of music does your band play?
  • What kinds of music do you like?
  • Would you like to listen to some music?
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A lot of jazz and classical music was part of my music too, thanks to my uncle.
  • After the win, there was one more piece of music.
  • Early childhood is also a time when drama, dance and music have a significant part to pay.
  • I felt very moved by the sincerity of worship, the music, the servers - such dignity.
  • If she closed her eyes she could see again those glittering lights and hear the gay, entrancing music.
  • It was an odd period in music.
  • Off in a corner by yourselves, you slow-danced to music only you could hear.
  • They went to cultural events, they took music lessons.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
the sounds made by musical instruments or people singing: · The music was really loud.
the main series of musical notes in a piece of music: · a folk song with a pretty tune
the main series of notes in a piece of music that has many notes being played at the same time, especially in classical music: · The soprano sang the melody.
the chords or notes in a piece of music that support the melody: · the rich harmonies in the symphony
(also piece of music) an arrangement of musical notes – use this about music without words: · It’s a difficult piece to play.
formal a piece of music that someone has written: · This is one of his own compositions.
a piece of music, especially classical music: · one of Mozart’s best-known works
one of the songs or pieces of music on a CD: · the album’s title track
a piece of popular music that forms part of a concert or show: · the show’s first number
Longman Language Activatormusic
the sounds made by people singing or playing musical instruments, or the art and skill of writing, playing, or singing these sounds: · What kinds of music do you like?· The music was so loud you couldn't carry on a conversation.· Would you like to listen to some music?· The Royal College of Music· Did you study music at school?live music (=music that is not recorded): · The club has live music every Saturday night.rock/pop/country/classical etc music: · I've never been a big fan of country music.
relating to music: · Do you play a musical instrument?· Her teachers told her she had no musical ability whatsoever.· O'Connor uses a wide variety of musical styles in his performances.
a single musical sound: · It is amazing how expressive she makes each note sound.· Some of the singers had a little trouble with the high notes.
the main series of notes in a piece of music - use this especially when you think it is nice to listen to: · The music box plays the tune "Send in the Clowns."· I've heard that tune before, but I don't know the words to the song.
the main series of notes in a piece of music that has many lines being played at the same time: · The song has a simple melody and beautiful lyrics.· Melody is not the central element in Martino's compositions - rhythm is more important.
the chords or lines of music that accompany (=support) the melody: · The harmonies in her symphonies are wonderfully rich.· All first year music students are required to take a class in harmony.
a pattern of beats in music, that comes from the arrangement of the notes, the time between them, and the emphasis each note is given: · You need to feel the rhythm of the music in order to dance properly.· The band's music is known for its fiery Latin rhythms.
the main rhythm that a piece of music has: · Jessica moved her hips to the beat of the music.· Their new song has a good beat that you can dance to.
a piece of music
an arrangement of musical notes that has been written by someone - use this about music without words: · The CD contains two pieces performed by the Tokyo String Quartet.· It's difficult to know ahead of time whether an audience will like a new piece of music.
a short piece of music with words for singing: · That's a pretty song - where did you learn it?· The song "Yesterday" is one of the most often recorded songs in the world.· In the evenings we'd sit around the campfire and sing songs.
a piece of music - use this when you are considering the way the music is written: · Stone's composition "Idaho" became a national hit when Benny Goodman recorded it for Columbia.· Zwilich's flute concerto was nominated for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
a piece of music, especially a long classical one - use this in written or formal contexts: · The performance began with two of Mozart's early works.· Handel's "Messiah" is one of the most majestic musical works ever written.
a piece of popular music that forms part of a longer performance: · "The show's not very good." "We can leave after this number if you want."· Nell Carter also appeared and performed a couple of upbeat numbers.
to play music
to make music on a musical instrument: · Do you play in an orchestra?· Charles likes to play Celtic music on his flute.play the piano/trumpet/drums etc: · I didn't know you could play the violin.
formal to sing or play music in front of people who have come to listen: · She still gets very nervous about performing in public.· The orchestra will be at the Festival Hall tonight, performing a selection of works by Russian composers.
playing a particular instrument in a band: · When they perform, Barbara sings and her older sister Suzie is on drums.· The recording features Norman Simmons on piano and Henry Johnson on guitar.
to perform music by creating it from your imagination while you play or sing: · You can't play jazz unless you can improvise.· Mike improvised a little farewell song at the end of the evening.
to play jazz or rock music with other people in an informal way, without planning what you are going to play: · Some guys are getting together tonight at Scott's to jam.jam with: · Matthews used to jam with drummer Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore.jam session (=an occasion when a group of musicians jam): · All-night jam sessions were common in Kansas City jazz clubs of the 1930s.
to play a song or piece of music from memory without reading the written music: · He never took piano lessons - he just plays by ear.· With the Suzuki method, a child is trained to play by ear at an early age without any written music.
someone who plays music
someone who plays a musical instrument very well or someone who does this as their job: · Ellen is one of our most talented young musicians.· The group is made up of local musicians who have been performing together for several years.
someone who sings or plays a musical instrument in order to entertain people: · Most performers feel nervous before they go on stage.· The festival provides an opportunity to hear some fine blues performers at reasonable prices.
: guitar/piano/trumpet etc player (=someone who plays a particular musical instrument) · Simpson is a talented singer and piano player.· She sang "I'll Fly Away," accompanied by two guitar players.
someone who plays a musical instrument while someone else sings or plays the main tune: · I'd be happy to sing, but I'll need an accompanist.· Pianist Tommy Flanagan is among the finest accompanists in jazz history.
someone who plays or sings the main part of a piece of music alone, or with a musical group supporting them: · There will be four soloists in tonight's performance.· Violin soloist Jessica Solano will perform Mozart's Concerto No. 4.
also busker British someone who plays music in a public place such as a street or railway station, so that people will give them money: · A street musician sat on the other side of the courtyard, banging a drum.· In the summer, buskers fill the town's streets and public squares.
to write music
to write a song or a piece of music: · I wrote the next song for my wife.· an opera written by Verdi· I sit at the piano when I write.
to write a piece of music, especially classical music: · Glass composed the music for Cocteau's movie.· a song composed by Schubert· The children will now play some pieces that they composed themselves.· Dario composes for a living.
to write music so that the words of a play, poem etc can be sung: · The Greek tragedy "Elektra" was set to music by Richard Strauss.· She sat at the piano for hours, putting one of her poems to music.
someone who writes music
someone who writes music, especially classical music: · Henry Purcell was one of the greatest English composers.· Amelia likes German composers, particularly Wagner.
someone who writes songs: · Most of Elton John's early hits were written by songwriter Bernie Taupin.singer-songwriter (=someone who writes songs and sings them): · Music on the show is performed by singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard.
a public performance of music
a performance given by musicians: · There's a free band concert in Reid Park this afternoon.· Amanda has a solo in the school chorus concert this year.concert of: · Various performers will present a concert of Broadway music to benefit AIDS charities.go to a concert: · On Friday we're going to a concert of modern African music.
to go to see a particular singer or band perform - use this especially about going to see modern popular musicians: · Are you going to see Britney Spears this weekend?
when a musician or group of musicians performs a piece of music: · There are no tickets left for this evening's performance.performance of: · It is the first performance of Berlioz's Requiem in this city in over 20 years.live performance (=a performance that is not recorded): · Have you ever heard a live performance of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony?
informal a performance by a musician or group of musicians playing modern popular music or jazz: · We have a gig in L.A. on Thursday.do/play a gig (=perform at a concert): · They are doing about 30 gigs on their European tour.
an event lasting for a few days or weeks each year, in which many different musical groups or singers perform. It takes place in the same place every year: · I first heard them play at the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival.· Are you going to the Glastonbury festival this year?
to be punished
to be punished for something bad that you have done: · If you commit a crime you must expect to be punished.be punished for: · Ellen was punished for being rude to her teacher.be severely punished: · Anyone who disobeyed his orders was severely punished.
to suffer for having done something wrong, especially for breaking the law: · I've spent the last three years in jail. I tell you, I've paid for what I did.pay dearly for something (=be severely punished for something): · People who sell drugs to our children should pay dearly for it.
informal to be punished or held responsible for something bad, especially for something you did not do: · Until the cause of the accident was proven, the company made it clear that it was not willing to take the rap.take the rap for (doing) something: · The defense argued that Green was set up to take the rap for the murder of Roy Robinson.· I prefer driving; I don't want to take the rap for getting lost.
informal to be ready to accept punishment for something you have done: · Rather than face the music at a trial, Abingdon chose to plea bargain.
WORD SETS
a cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
· Ella was listening to music on her iPod.
· A small band was playing jazz music.
· He composed the music for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ films.
(=play or compose music)· We began making music together about five years ago.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + music
· They were kept awake by loud music from next door.
· Johnny Cash was one of country music’s greatest stars.
(=played by musicians on stage)· Most of the bars have live music.
· Live music can sound very different from recorded music.
(=that you hear but do not listen to)· the soft background music in the restaurant
(=sung by choirs)· We perform a wide variety of choral music.
(=with no singing)· a programme of instrumental music
(=classical music played by a small group of musicians)· a performance of Schumann’s chamber music
(=classical music played by a large group of musicians)· He has a large CD collection, mostly orchestral music.
· I love listening to piano music.
music + NOUN
· For music lovers, the city has two world-famous orchestras.· Her recordings delighted music lovers.
phrases
· It’s a beautiful piece of music.
COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘classic music’. Say classical music.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
 Tucson’s alternative radio station
· the annual British music awards
 the music biz
· He started out working in the computer business.
· Nothing compares with Florence's beautiful 15th-century architecture.
· church music for small choirs
 a leading classical violinist a classical repertoire
· Have you seen his CD collection?
· The Music College was founded in 1869.
· There’s a music competition in the town on June 12th.
· Each year there is a contemporary music festival in November.
· He became the chief music critic for the Herald Tribune.
· A small band was playing dance music.
· Jazz fans are in for a treat at this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival.
· The movie won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
· In 'La Strada', Nino Rota demonstrates the poetic power of film music.
(=the work of producing films or music)· She would really like to work in the music industry.
 A lot of the bars have live music.
 music lovers
· You can listen to live piano music while you dine.
 some unusual pieces of sculpture
· She’s still involved in the music scene in London.
(=sounds made by whales)· Scientists believe that whale song is used to communicate.
 They held a number of music workshops and seminars.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· We declare that there is such a thing as alternative country music.· But does Southern rock have a place in alternative music?
· Any blend of black and country music would have powerful precedents.· The white execs had no interest in the effect this would have on the traditions of black music.· There is also a steady turnover of smaller, and often short-lived, black music mags reflecting underground phenomena like hip-hop.· But what I find interesting is the young black customers getting into older black music.· He certainly doesn't hate all black music.· The irony is that disco began as an extension of black dance music.· Top 40 rock is increasingly dominated by black music.· There were still no stations aimed exclusively at blacks and no stations that specialized in forms of black music besides swing.
· Interviews with people who profess to enjoy classical music turn up all sorts and conditions of appreciation.· She grew up to love classical music.· The rich, and white, citizens are pulling up the cultural drawbridge to the sound of classical music.· A lot of jazz and classical music was part of my music too, thanks to my uncle.· The bus driver washed the windows as a classical music tape played from his dashboard.· It's learned, hieratic, almost classical music, made by players from an hereditary elite.· This is probably the safest choice that a rookie classical music giver can make this season.
· One of the most disliked is contemporary music.· Particularly if it means introducing contemporary music to Angelenos.· He has a keen interest in contemporary music and is a founder member of the ensemble Capricorn.· What the future entails is some very contemporary music slipped into concerts featuring lovable old favorites.· In contemporary experimental music, the emphases are sometimes reversed.· It is also useful for some contemporary music where a light, jazz-style accompaniment is required.· The humorous, self-mocking twist to much contemporary music is helping, according to Sam & Co.· There is indeed quite an amount of contemporary music which seems designed to keep us in a state of perpetual shock.
· At age 5, Jewel began performing in clubs as part of a folk music trio with her parents.· If you hear the mandolin today, it's usually in bluegrass or Neapolitan folk music.· Acoustic and folk music fans are familiar with her 20-year span of live performance and recorded works.
· Tom was in a restaurant, enquiring about the live music advertised outside.· They have live music six nights a week.· There is a full entertainments programme during the high season and the hotel has a taverna with frequent live music.· In the saloon, there is live country music on weekends.· There is a games room where you can play pool or table-tennis, and live music is planned for the summer.· With that gesture began a long day of live music by every Stax artist to raise money for the Watts Summer Festival.· Their popular Canal Boat restaurant has live music.· Think live music is something only the wealthy can enjoy?
· The repertoire is extended by the publication of new music each quarter.· And the first, Donald Palma, arrived Monday with impressive credentials in the new music field.· They spent hours together, particularly when one or the other had acquired a new piece of music.· He was new to the music.· Friday marks the start of a new music programme as Channel 4 turns its hand to dance.· For in this new music nothing takes place but sounds: those that are notated and those that are not.· From a secure base parish musicians can be adventurous in exploring new music and in experimenting with differing styles.· But much can be done to teach new music by one person using voice and gesture alone.
· From the perspective of youth culture and pop music two aspects of this are significant.· Another example is pop music, emanating from radio, audio cassettes, etc., and geared to a specific age group.· Last year will not be remembered as a high-water mark in pop music history.· Hanging red lights shone on leatherette couches and framed relief pictures of vintage cars. Pop music pounded from the jukebox.· Webb quickly became an important retailer in a city that was then a major center for pop music.· The pop music had been turned up quite loud now, and they were all hammering and banging away.· No, seriously, they watched to hear some of the biggest names in pop music perform their biggest hits.
· It is the centrality of recordings within popular music today.· Throughout the 1920s and 1930s this trio defined for many regions popular music, and everything after it would be for ever changed.· For the dissemination and reception of popular music, the approach is weaker, as we have seen.· I learned that when Andre and I recorded, and when we did occasional recital-hall concerts of popular music.· Soprano Gretchen Johnson skillfully sang the witty minimal texts set to an academic mix of serial and popular music styles.· So Green turned to popular music.· This was the period which saw a revolution in popular music and the beginning of rock'n'roll.· In the history of popular music, these truths are self-evident.
· I could just make out the faint vibrating thum-thum of rock music.· Loud rock music bellows from the speakers.· Later releases found her tripping nonchalantly through country & western, rock and dance music.· And who really needs rock music, hair coloring and makeup anyway?· Stuff he's into: Skateboarding, hip-hop and rock music, gigs, clubbing.· Loud rock music blasting away at these old guys.· In some ways these two -- one from modern dance, the other from rock music -- are an odd match.· There, in her early teens, she got into rock music, especially Led Zeppelin.
· Dublin's brand of rock music merges at times with traditional music, and the studios are used for both styles.· That is the traditional music of Tuva now.· She had decided in favour of traditional wedding music and a dignified procession.· The multiracial ensemble provides cushiony support to Anderson and other vocal soloists in traditional and original music.· Sales of traditional church music records are boosted annually before Christmas, with a wide variety of recordings of carols.
NOUN
· No need to interrupt the background music just to page the concierge.· To almost deafening background music, she does take a lover.· It lifted the spirits, caused conversation, got the party going. Background music made a change from bookies' cries.· Sometimes there's jazz, sometimes classical, but there's always good background music.· She could even hear background music, syrupy and soothing, in her head.· They provided background music while people ate and talked, played cards, to give you a pleasant ambience.· As well as providing background music, the stand will include an ongoing workshop demonstrating the process of producing new pieces.· Here the sound of running water can be heard like faint background music.
· It just shows you that the music business is like football: unpredictable.· Books and movies appear to be undergoing the same kind of metamorphosis worldwide that is transforming the music business.· Strip away the insincerity and the hype from the music business and see it for what it is, a jungle.· Actually he hates the music business, and that whole London scene.· The rest of the Condemned were still nonentities, the clerks and Civil Servants of the music business.· Currently, music business solicitors are in the talent-spotting game, just like record companies, publishers, managers and agents.· Instead of quitting the music business she should have learned to use it for singing rather than mouthing off at every opportunity.· Solowka thinks Charman was unnaturally suspicious of anyone connected with the music business.
· Here muted lights, soft leather, stained wood and anaesthetic chamber music prevailed.· Originally, chamber music meant secular music, or that of the court as distinct from that of the Church.· They have done so as part of a widely comprehensive output, ranging from chamber music to symphonies and opera.· With a sound financial base, the Friends have been able to go for stars in the chamber music circuit.· It's chamber music, to all intents and purposes, and they're receiving it like a home run.· If approximately $ 15, 000 can be raised, SummerFest will even unite modern dance and chamber music.· His is the only post-war body of symphonic and chamber music to achieve genuine popularity.· I was very lucky to study music theory so early and so thoroughly, and I played a lot of chamber music.
· I switch from Limbaugh to a country music station.· The song is a model of economy and shows how less is almost always more in country music.· The real point is, country music is back - like it or not.· Given the monochromatic melodrama of modern country music, versatility may not be the correct answer.· How can a show about songs for the dumped ignore country music?· Little Feat provided uptempo bluegrass; and Trisha Yearwood the country music.· Last weekend the highlights were marionettes miming to Die Fledermaus at the puppet theatre and a country music festival.· When she talked to the current victims, she found they were all patrons of two very popular country music dance halls.
· Unfortunately, Howard Reich, a Chicago music critic, fails to solve the mystery of the pianist's rise and disappearance.· Examiner music critic Philip Elwood is the dean of Bay Area jazz writers.· While hipper contemporaries were playing the clubs the music critics went to, he was making a living playing local pubs.· Is the guy trying to make life difficult for music critics, or what?· Later he became the New Yorker's music critic and went on to be music editor of the Listener.· Leaving behind the familiar phrasings, Coltrane began to produce swirls of sound and visceral shrieks that puzzled and angered music critics.· Bob Halliday, music critic of the Bangkok Post, says it is.
· Previously naff companies are suddenly revamping their image by involving themselves in dance music.· When Al Jourgensen started the band in 1981, Ministry made synthesized dance music.· When the dance music starts they play games.· The irony is that disco began as an extension of black dance music.· This isn't Vibes is it? Dance music in the On page?· Almost everyone loves to dance, but what is the best dance music?· There was a piano and Charlie obligingly played dance music so the girls could charleston.· Tom turned the radio on to a station that played dance music.
· She also heard some hot gospel music - and liked it so much she asked for more.· There are different types of gospel music.· The next show, this Saturday night, covers gospel music.
· But in London it brought belly laughs with a bawdy display of music hall humour and saucy songs.· This is something I learnt to do when I was working in provincial music halls.· They didn't pay much, but they were more like the old music halls than anything left in the South.· It must be a music hall comedian's dream.· So far only men entertainers have been allowed - music hall acts and that sort of thing.· We've lots of theatre memorabilia saved from old music halls and theatres.· Even those hostile found the play's closeness to music hall to be its strength.· In September 1847, £2,500 was allocated for a combined lecture room, library, reading room and music hall.
· As far as the music industry, as far as any industry, you don't have to settle for any of it.· The music industry, alone, did $ 12 billion in business in 1993.· A neat solution for the music industry, and one which works well.· So why is much of the music industry on a Death Row deathwatch?· Business interests in the music industry occupied his later years.· For many years Norfolk and the whole of East Anglia has been neglected and ridiculed by the music industry.
· The pseudonym had been insisted upon by the other band members, since they had openly attacked rap music in the past.· At the news conference, Bennett played the radio ads along with excerpts from the rap music in question.· Spielberg's film swamps the Neverland with baseball and basketball, with burgers and skateboards and rap music.· Workshops on desegregation, education reform, military discrimination and rap music were packed, and discussion was lively.· Low-rider chariots with rap music blasting, silent horseback riders.· The ads seek to convince corporations to stop producing certain rap music and to convince consumers to stop buying.
· The live music scene remains amazingly diverse, encompassing all variations of rock, blues, roots and world music.· They all have lively community music scenes.· Most of their readers are young, white and male and their interest in the music scene is intense.· We have a healthy music scene here, like the other states chosen.· The latest new from classical music scene.· Both emerged from fertile local music scenes and were led by strong, politically aware black leaders.
· He repaired to it, deposited three dollars, borrowed a book and some sheet music, and then bought a violin.· He was subsequently traced and cleared by Oxford police, who knew him as Stephen Smith, a wandering sheet music salesman.· Clyde also brought along his saxophone and sheet music.· There is also the possibility of further income for the composer from sales of sheet music.· Because of them he could see what nobody else could see. Sheet music and the two-cent royalty were just a beginning.· Although we did receive some sheet music, we mainly got tapes.
· The girls at my school like soul music, and singers like Neneh Cherry and Janet Jackson.· Fortunately, there's usually groovy soul music playing and eye-catching art adorning the walls.· It's quite clear that the influence of soul music in pop has become poisonous, repressive, grey and total.· Real soul music, translated into psychedelia.· Finally the new adverts themselves were partly responsible for the revival of early 1960s soul music in the late 1980s.· Procul Harum superimpose on the Bach harmonies a vocal whose style derives from soul music.
· This features Boyle with bass and drums playing acoustic and electric guitars and synthesizers, with a strong world music emphasis.· Experts on the music business hold that New York and London are well on their way out as the world music towns.· Jazz, world music and roots 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, W1.· The live music scene remains amazingly diverse, encompassing all variations of rock, blues, roots and world music.· It's an early example of world music, with jazz rock elements leavened by Balinese disciplines.
VERB
· Some regularly compose new music for their choirs.· But then Philip went ahead and composed the music.· He basically composes music for electric guitars, and he does some wild things.· I studied painting, composed music, did some woodworking, wrote poems....· By 1935 Kenneth had discovered the pleasures of composing serious music and had several works published.· He has composed chamber music, symphonic works and opera, and conducted his music around the globe.· But he also produced, directed, acted and composed the music.· From 1969 he composed music for his own groups formed for recordings, broadcasts and tours.
· Constance knew the time had come to face the music and speak to Nora.· Now she can face the music.· We gently persuaded them to do the right thing and come back to face the music.· It was hard to believe that it was almost time to face the music.· I had to face the music, I had to face myself.· Read in studio Still to come on Central News, facing the music.· It was not just Diana who had to face the music but her parents as well.· They can't tell us how to live and not face the music when their own conduct is questioned.
· She said something he could not hear and the music ceased.· I wanted to hear some music, I said.· He had a box to hear music and a backpack for his stuff.· It's quite nice because the people at the classes come to hear the music as well as to keep fit.· As we taxied up and the motors were turned off, we could hear martial music from a khaki-clad military band.· Curious how you couldn't hear the music at all.· You hear muted music, the lower octaves from an organ.
· Roy likes music of any kind, from mainstream classical to U2.· He liked to record his music as soon as he got an idea.· I know she liked the theme music.· I found acceptance in my music, so -- no matter what I was -- they liked my music.· I like music, theatre, cinema, books.· He liked Country and Western music, and newscasts.
· Do you listen to music when you're travelling?· Adults went home, listened to quiet music, lived in disbelief and fear.· Alternatively, you can switch off by listening to music, or think about something peaceful.· Likes to spend time online talking to friends and listening to music.· I didn't listen to music or watch television.· Even back then they listened to the same music.· He asked me to take a seat and listen to some music he would put on.
· Now everybody's askin' why are all these women playing aggressive music.· Buddy Benton and his band were celebrating his birthday by playing country-western music in her garage.· Some one was playing rock music in the flat above and the faint throb hovered in the sitting-room.· A radio on a shelf played soothing music.· I thought about it as men playing music, I didn't think about it as women playing music, especially rock.· Country and Western music was playing on the music system.· His successors learn to play and enjoy music - also to forge iron and bronze.· I learned about the men and women who played that music and how their spirits were received by Bob Dylan.
· Once you have recorded your music, the first step to releasing it is to make the cuts.· His embrace of recorded music over live performances would eventually lead to a shift in the role of records on radio.· I still have the tape on which I recorded the songs and music of that evening.· He liked to record his music as soon as he got an idea.· On the whole he preferred recorded music and the chance it gave for repeated hearings.· S., discotheques became popular as places you danced to recorded music, just like at a house party.· That was the first recording of Tuvan music released in the west.
· Although he wrote chamber and orchestral music, songs were his true vocation.· Haydn wrote symphonies, chamber music, keyboard pieces, operas.· He enjoyed sketching, writing verse and playing music.· Maddy scored his film and writes her own music but earns her living composing for commercials.· Throughout this time the fourteen-year-old Mozart was writing and performing music, hearing other music performed and seeing the local sights.· But he also is in a community symphony, plays in the school marching band, and writes music.· Time is passed by reading, writing, listening to music, playing cards, doing jigsaws, etc.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Johnson's decision was music to the ears of the Women's Center directors.
  • Even the deliberate discords were music to her ears.
  • It was music to his ears.
  • That was music to their ears as they counted up to twenty-two explosions.
  • She sat at the piano for hours, putting one of her poems to music.
  • The Greek tragedy "Elektra" was set to music by Richard Strauss.
  • But if you have an extremely subtle story, how are you going to set it to music?
  • For Robin, a place to put mind to music.
  • What were you going to do, set it to music?
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► ambient music/sounds
  • Some hotels programme their canned music in twenty-four hour cycles, varying by location and the hour.
  • You do not warm to this lady, who delivers her lines to camera as if waiting for the canned laughter.
  • Rather than face the music at a trial, Abingdon chose to plea bargain.
  • Constance knew the time had come to face the music and speak to Nora.
  • I had to face the music, I had to face myself.
  • It was hard to believe that it was almost time to face the music.
  • It was not just Diana who had to face the music but her parents as well.
  • Now she can face the music.
  • Read in studio Still to come on Central News, facing the music.
  • They can't tell us how to live and not face the music when their own conduct is questioned.
  • We gently persuaded them to do the right thing and come back to face the music.
► feel-good film/programme/music etc► honky-tonk music/piano► a snatch of conversation/music/song etc
  • Gowie Corby, Gowie Corby, the theme tune for all that's wrong in this school.
  • I know she liked the theme music.
  • I worked on the theme song with Ziggy Marley.
  • Sometimes the cartoon theme song is better than some of the episodes themselves.
  • Tampons that play the Hollyoaks theme tune when inserted?
  • The theme music for the show starts up.
  • The theme music starts and I immediately find something more interesting to do.
  • The theme tune from Titanic was played at their wedding.
► it’s a girl/football/music etc thing
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounmusicmusicalmusicianmusicianshipmusicologymusicologistadjectivemusicalunmusicaladverbmusically
1a series of sounds made by instruments or voices in a way that is pleasant or exciting:  I often listen to classical music when I’m in the car. A new piece of music was specially written for the occasion.2the art of writing or playing music:  Peter’s studying music at college. music lessonsmusic business/industry etc a career in the music business3a set of written marks representing music, or paper with the written marks on it:  I left my music at home. McCartney never learned to read music. → sheet music4be music to your ears if someone’s words are music to your ears, they make you very happy or pleased5set/put something to music to write music so that the words of a poem, play etc can be sung → face the music at face2(7)COLLOCATIONSverbslisten to music· Ella was listening to music on her iPod.play music· A small band was playing jazz music.write/compose music· He composed the music for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ films.make music (=play or compose music)· We began making music together about five years ago.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + musicloud/soft/quiet· They were kept awake by loud music from next door.pop/rock/classical etc music· Johnny Cash was one of country music’s greatest stars.live music (=played by musicians on stage)· Most of the bars have live music.recorded music· Live music can sound very different from recorded music.background music (=that you hear but do not listen to)· the soft background music in the restaurantchoral music (=sung by choirs)· We perform a wide variety of choral music.instrumental music (=with no singing)· a programme of instrumental musicchamber music (=classical music played by a small group of musicians)· a performance of Schumann’s chamber musicorchestral music (=classical music played by a large group of musicians)· He has a large CD collection, mostly orchestral music.piano/organ music· I love listening to piano music.music + NOUNa music lover· For music lovers, the city has two world-famous orchestras.· Her recordings delighted music lovers.phrasesa piece of music· It’s a beautiful piece of music.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘classic music’. Say classical music.THESAURUSmusic the sounds made by musical instruments or people singing: · The music was really loud.tune the main series of musical notes in a piece of music: · a folk song with a pretty tunemelody the main series of notes in a piece of music that has many notes being played at the same time, especially in classical music: · The soprano sang the melody.harmony the chords or notes in a piece of music that support the melody: · the rich harmonies in the symphonypiece (also piece of music) an arrangement of musical notes – use this about music without words: · It’s a difficult piece to play.composition formal a piece of music that someone has written: · This is one of his own compositions.work a piece of music, especially classical music: · one of Mozart’s best-known workstrack one of the songs or pieces of music on a CD: · the album’s title tracknumber a piece of popular music that forms part of a concert or show: · the show’s first number
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