music

S1 W1

BrE /ˈmjuːzɪk/ AmE /ˈmjuzɪk/

noun en → es

1 ART FORM A1

the art of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion

música

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations classical music · pop music

  • He plays the piano and writes his own music.

    Toca el piano y compone su propia música.

2 PERFORMANCE A2

the performance of musical works, such as songs or symphonies

concierto, actuación

  • a music concert

Collocations music festival · live music

  • The band gave a live music performance.

    La banda dio un concierto en vivo.

3 INSTRUMENT B1

a musical instrument, such as a piano or guitar

instrumento musical

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations electric music · wooden music

  • She plays the violin as a music.

    Ella toca el violín como instrumento musical.

4 EDUCATION B1

the study of music, including theory and history

estudios de música

  • music studies

Collocations music class · music teacher

  • He is studying music at university.

    Estudia música en la universidad.

5 RECORDING B1

a recording of a musical performance or composition

grabación de música, disco

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations CD music · vinyl music

  • They have a new music out this week.

    Tienen un nuevo disco saliendo esta semana.

6 ENTERTAINMENT B2

entertainment in the form of musical performances or recordings

entretenimiento musical, diversión

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations dance music · party music

  • The party was full of fun and music.

    La fiesta estaba llena de diversión y música.

7 MORAL C1

a moral or message conveyed through a musical work, such as a song or opera

mensaje moral, enseñanza

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations moral music · philosophical music

  • The opera's music teaches us about love and sacrifice.

    La ópera nos enseña sobre el amor y el sacrificio a través de su música.

8 EMOTION C1

the emotional response elicited by music, often associated with feelings of joy or sadness

emoción musical, sentimiento

  • music for somebody/something

Collocations sad music · happy music

  • The sad music made her feel nostalgic.

    La música triste la hizo sentir nostálgica.