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      music
      noun
      A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
      An art form, created by organizing pitch, rhythm, and sounds made using musical instruments and/or singing.
      (figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
      A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.
      (military, slang) Electronic signal jamming.
      A surname.
      (US, slang, dated) Fun; amusement.
      (US, slang, dated) Heated argument.
      verb
      (transitive) To seduce or entice with music.
      adjective
      (rare) Musical.
      Roots
      mousamus- · Greek · the Muses
      Synonyms for music
      melodicsadjmusicologyn
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