music
UK[ˈmjuːzɪk]US[ˈmjuzɪk]
n
The art of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
n
The sounds so produced.
n
The written or printed signs representing such sounds.
Etymology
The word "music" entered English in the mid-13th century from the Old French "musique," which itself derived from the Latin "musica." This Latin term was borrowed from the Greek "mousikē (technē)," meaning "(art) of the Muses." In Greek mythology, the Muses were the nine goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. Thus, the term's origin reflects the ancient conception of music as a divine and inspirational art form governed by these deities, a concept that broadened over centuries to encompass the organized sound we recognize today.
Analysis
The word is a simplex loanword from French. It cannot be meaningfully segmented into productive morphemes in modern English spelling without altering the form (e.g., 'mus' + 'ic' is not a standard or meaningful split in English).
Examples
She studied classical music at the conservatory.
The film's score features music composed by a renowned artist.
He could hear the faint sound of music coming from the street festival.