The science and the art of tones, or musical
sounds, i. e., sounds of higher or lower pitch, begotten of
uniform and synchronous vibrations, as of a string at various degrees
of tension; the science of harmonical tones which treats of the
principles of harmony, or the properties, dependences, and relations
of tones to each other; the art of combining tones in a manner to
please the ear.
Melody; a rhythmical
and otherwise agreeable succession of tones.
The written and printed notation of a
musical composition; the score.
Love of music; capacity of enjoying
music.
A more or less musical
sound made by many of the lower animals. See
Stridulation.