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music vs the music

Both 'music' and 'the music' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Music' is a general term referring to the art form or sound in general, while 'the music' is used when referring to specific music or a particular piece of music.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1090 views

music

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

Use 'music' when talking about the art form, sound, or music in general.

Examples:

I love listening to music.
Music has the power to evoke emotions.

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My two favorite kinds of music.
You can have a department dedicated to electrical music.
Nashville is a music business town.
The teacher of our music club is handsome.
And sometimes my friend music can be shy.
The music definitely had some effect.
Once again, no walk-out music.
Cole, please play some music.
And their popular music is interesting.
All I do is teach kids music.
Kids need music in their lives.
Napster simply facilitates communication among people interested in music.
T-minus 10 minutes till music and fireworks.
Only nobody there was talking movies or music.
Making music is hard by yourself.
His music is certainly better than yours.
Something Stu forgot the music he loves.
I first heard this music on earth.
The music is especially loud here.
Thomas Tallis, we love your music.

Alternatives:

songs
melodies
tunes
compositions
musical pieces

the music

This is a correct term in English, used when referring to specific music or a particular piece of music.

Use 'the music' when you want to specify a particular music or refer to a specific piece of music.

Examples:

I really enjoy the music in this movie.
Could you turn up the music, please?

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Something Stu forgot the music he loves.
Soul is the music that people understand.
No, the words have to come with the music.
Going home and facing the music, it's a choice.
Now unfortunately, the music that he's selling is terrible.
The best bands just stopped recording or broke up when the music went mainstream.
My brother and I do the music.
- Oh. Louis leads the band and writes the music.
Give me a second to put the music on.
It's a great project, and the music is incredible.
Wherever the music takes me, kitten.
I can already hear the music in my head.
This is not just about the music.
Let the music wash over you...
That's why we need the music.
That's why we need the music.
Instead, the music stopped, and she was gone.
But I didn't forget the music.
Just try to... feel the music.
Wait, the music's better.

Alternatives:

that music
this music
such music
certain music
particular music

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