a category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content
"My favorite music genre is classical."
a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
"The song has a very catchy rhythm that makes you want to dance."
a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
"The melody of this song is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes."
the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect
"The harmony in the chorus is complex, yet it sounds perfect."
music performed without vocal accompaniment
"Sometimes, I prefer listening to instrumental music while studying."
a performance of music in front of an audience, as opposed to a recording
"The band's live performance was even better than their recordings."
a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium
"Their latest album has topped the charts for weeks."
a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation
"Beethoven is known as one of the greatest composers in the history of music."
a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions
"We are going to a concert tonight to see our favorite band."