1. (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 harmonic 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.

2. (n.) Melody; a rhythmical and otherwise agreeable succession of tones.

3. (n.) Harmony; an accordant combination of simultaneous tones.

4. (n.) The written and printed notation of a musical composition; the score.

5. (n.) Love of music; capacity of enjoying music.

6. (n.) A more or less musical sound made by many of the lower animals. See Stridulation.

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