(n.) 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.
(n.) Melody; a rhythmical and otherwise agreeable succession of
tones.
(n.) Harmony; an accordant combination of simultaneous tones.
(n.) The written and printed notation of a musical composition;
the score.
(n.) Love of music; capacity of enjoying music.
(n.) A more or less musical sound made by many of the lower
animals. See Stridulation.
