■ noun
1》 the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
↘the sound so produced.
2》 the written or printed signs representing vocal or instrumental sound.
Phrases
~ to one's ears something that is very pleasant to hear or learn.
Origin
ME: from OFr. musique , via L. from Gk mousikē (tekhnē) '(art) of the Muses', from mousa 'muse'.