| chamber music |
music that is written for a small number of instruments, such as a string quartet, and suited for performance in an intimate setting. |
| country music |
a type of popular music, based on the traditional music of the rural South and the cowboy music of the West. Country music often express sad personal emotions. |
| electronic music |
music that is produced electronically by an instrument such as a synthesizer. |
| face the music |
(informal) to assume responsibility for one's actions; face the consequences. |
| folk music |
music made up and played by the common people of a region or country. Such music is often simple, with parts that are played over and over. |
| music box |
a box containing a mechanical device that plays music. The music plays by winding a knob, lifting the lid of the box, or some other action. |
| music hall |
an auditorium in which musical performances are presented. [2 definitions] |
| music of the spheres |
music that early mathematicians, such as Pythagoras, thought was produced by the movements of the heavenly bodies, but which was inaudible on earth. |
| music room |
in a school, a classroom where music is taught and where instruments may be kept. |
| music stand |
a vertically adjustable rack for holding sheets of music for a performer or conductor. |
| pop music |
popular music with, typically, a strong and singable tune, which is often accompanied by a rhythm suitable for informal dancing. It is usually performed by relatively small musical groups. Pop music is usually distinguished from classical music, religious music, jazz, and country music. |
| program music |
instrumental music intended to evoke or depict a scene, story, event, or the like. |
| sheet music |
music printed on loose or unbound sheets of paper. |
| soul music |
a type of music combining elements of Black gospel and rhythm-and-blues. |