Music synonyms

tune

A song, or short musical composition.

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harmony

Simultaneous combination of notes in a chord.

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melody

A poem suitable for setting to music or singing.

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song

A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

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euphony

Agreeable sound, especially in the phonetic quality of words.

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medley

The definition of a medley is a combination of things, or a number of songs or tunes combined to create one piece.

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melodies

Plural form of melody

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dulcet

The definition of dulcet is sweet to hear, taste or smell.

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harmonics

Plural form of harmonic

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musical

Having the nature of music; melodious or harmonious

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musicography

The study or writing of music

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euphonious

Pleasing or agreeable to the ear.

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sonorous

Producing or capable of producing sound, esp. sound of full, deep, or rich quality; resonant

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air

Public utterance; vent:

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symphony

An orchestral concert.

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the Nine

A combination of tone and rhythm

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fantasia

The definition of a fantasia is a musical medley or composition which is composed according to the composer's whim, without a particular style.

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revue

A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied. Any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.

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montage

Such a sequence in a film

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musicology

The systematized study of the science, history, forms, and methods of music

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musical appreciation

Responsiveness to music

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orotund

Pompous; bombastic

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diapason

A full, rich outpouring of harmonious sound.

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syncopation

(Music) The quality of a rhythm being somehow unexpected, in that it deviates from the strict succession of regularly spaced strong and weak beats in a meter

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harmonious

Melodious; in harmony.

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melodious

Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

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philharmonic

Designating or of a society or other group formed to sponsor a symphony orchestra

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measure

The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard:

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phrasing

The manner in which one phrases musical passages

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hymnography

The art of composing hymns

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sensitivity

The quality of being sensitive.

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appreciation (related)

An expression of gratitude.

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aeolian

(Greek Mythology) Of or relating to Aeolus.

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symphonic

Of, like, or for a symphony or symphony orchestra

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harmonization

An act of harmonizing.

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electronic music (related)

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instrumental music (related)

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refrain

The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

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ethnomusicology

The comparative study of the music of different cultural groups

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aesthetic sense

Responsiveness to music

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feeling (related)

The sense of touch:

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melic

Of or pertaining to Greek lyric verse

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symphonious

Being in a state of accord; harmonious.

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pastiche

A literary, artistic, or musical composition made up of bits from various sources; potpourri

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silence (antonym)

A period of time without speech or noise.

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canorous

Richly melodious; tuneful:

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minstrelsy

A troupe of minstrels.

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modulation cadence

A combination of tone and rhythm

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jazz (related)

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diapasonal

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euphonic

Of or having to do with euphony

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arabesque

Arabesque means a piece of music which is brief but upbeat and often crafted for play on the piano.

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medicine

The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means.

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hymnology

The study of hymns, their history, use, etc.

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strain

Stress or force

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classical-music (related)

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dance-music (related)

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pop-music (related)

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rock-pop (related)

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dance (related)

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karaoke (related)

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electronica (related)

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popular-music (related)

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light music (related)

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hip-hop (related)

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