Definition of music

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Music (n.) The science and the art of tones, or musical sounds, i. e., sounds of higher or lower pitch, begotten of uniform and synchronous vibrations, as of a string at various degrees of tension; the science of harmonical tones which treats of the principles of harmony, or the properties, dependences, and relations of tones to each other; the art of combining tones in a manner to please the ear..

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Accidental :: Accidental (n.) A sharp, flat, or natural, occurring not at the commencement of a piece of music as the signature, but before a particular note..
Purfling :: Purfling (n.) Ornamentation on the border of a thing; specifically, the inlaid border of a musical instrument, as a violin..
Fret :: Fret (v. t.) To furnish with frets, as an instrument of music..
Capellmeister :: Capellmeister (n.) The musical director in royal or ducal chapel; a choir-master.
Music :: Music (n.) Melody; a rhythmical and otherwise agreeable succession of tones.
Cater :: Cater (n.) By extension: To supply what is needed or desired, at theatrical or musical entertainments; -- followed by for or to..
Fiddle :: Fiddle (n.) A stringed instrument of music played with a bow; a violin; a kit.
Play :: Play (v. t.) To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin..
Bandmaster :: Bandmaster (n.) The conductor of a musical band.
Large :: Large (n.) A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves..
Cantata :: Cantata (n.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody..
Stand :: Stand (v. i.) A small table; also, something on or in which anything may be laid, hung, or placed upright; as, a hat stand; an umbrella stand; a music stand..
Piping :: Piping (v.) Playing on a musical pipe.
Parquet :: Parquet (n.) A body of seats on the floor of a music hall or theater nearest the orchestra; but commonly applied to the whole lower floor of a theater, from the orchestra to the dress circle; the pit..
Rich :: Rich (superl.) Full of sweet and harmonius sounds; as, a rich voice; rich music..
Quintette :: Quintette (n.) A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music..
Gallery :: Gallery (a.) A long and narrow platform attached to one or more sides of public hall or the interior of a church, and supported by brackets or columns; -- sometimes intended to be occupied by musicians or spectators, sometimes designed merely to increase the capacity of the hall..
Orlo :: Orlo (n.) A wind instrument of music in use among the Spaniards.
Lyre :: Lyre (n.) A stringed instrument of music; a kind of harp much used by the ancients, as an accompaniment to poetry..
Suiting :: Suite (n.) One of the old musical forms, before the time of the more compact sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude. Some composers of the present day affect the suite form..
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