music · noun U /ˈmjuː.zɪk/
Word family
Nouns: music, musical, musician
Adjectives: musical, unmusical
Adverbs: musically
music
A1 a pattern of sounds that is made by playing instruments or singing, or a recording of this
Dictionary examples:
classical/pop/dance/rock music
a beautiful piece of music
What sort of music do you listen to?
He plays really good music.
I just like making music.
Shall I put some music on?
Learner example:
I like to listen [to] music. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Albanian)
face the music
C1 to accept punishment or criticism for something bad that you have done
Dictionary example:
If she doesn't have a good reason for being late, she'll just have to face the music.
Learner example:
Teenagers who live with their parents have to face the music about the long bills their parents receive monthly! (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
