Definition of: music

(my′zik) noun
1. The science and art of the rhythmic combination of tones, vocal or instrumental, embracing melody and harmony.
2. A composition, or mass of compositions, conceived or executed according to musical rule or spirit.
3. Any rhythmic succession or combination of sounds, especially if pleasing to the ear; also, the sensations or emotions thus produced.
4. A band of musicians; an orchestra. See synonyms under MELODY.
—absolute music Pure or abstract music wholly self–sufficient without representation or dependence on title, program, etc.: opposed to the pictorial or descriptive program music.
—to face the music To take the consequences courageously and without complaint; accept facts. [<F musique <L musica <Gk. mousikē (technē) musical (art) <Mousa a Muse]