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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ongaku
"彼女は毎日、仕事をしながら好きな音楽を聴いています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
4 senses- 1
Vocal or instrumental sounds combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, rhythm, and expression of emotion.
"The orchestra performed a stunning symphony of classical music that captivated the entire audience." - 2
The written or printed score representing musical notes and compositions.
"She opened her folder and arranged the music on the stand before playing the piano composition." - 3
Any pleasant, melodious, or harmonious sound, particularly when experienced as comforting or agreeable.
"The gentle sound of raindrops falling on the roof was sweet music to his weary ears." - 4
Unpleasant consequences or accountability that must be confronted after a mistake or wrongdoing.
"Having skipped the deadline for his project, he knew it was time to face the music in Monday's meeting."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek word mousike (techne), meaning '(art) of the Muses', passing through Latin musica and Old French musique before entering Middle English in the 13th century. Over centuries, the term expanded from the mythological domain of the nine arts and sciences presided over by the Muses to denote the specific organized acoustic art form known today.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Music"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Music" is said worldwide
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musique
Transliteration: myzik
"Elle aime écouter de la musique pour se détendre après une longue journée."
Musik
Transliteration: muˈziːk
"Er hört gerne klassische Musik, während er im Büro arbeitet."
musica
Transliteration: ˈmu.zi.ka
"La musica dal vivo ha reso l'atmosfera della festa davvero magica."
música
Transliteration: ˈmu.si.ka
"Me encanta escuchar música cuando salgo a correr por el parque."
música
Transliteration: ˈmu.zi.kɐ
"A música suave tocando ao fundo criou um ambiente agradável."
संगीत
Transliteration: saṅgīt
"भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत में एक अद्भुत शांति और गहराई होती है।"
音乐
Transliteration: yīnyuè
"这部电影的背景音乐写得非常优美动听。"
음악
Transliteration: eum-ak
"그는 마음을 정돈하기 위해 잔잔한 음악을 들었습니다."
音楽
Transliteration: ongaku
"彼女は毎日、仕事をしながら好きな音楽を聴いています。"
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