Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing music, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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pop music
a genre of popular music characterized by catchy melodies and a wide commercial appeal
classical music
a genre of art music rooted in European traditions, typically orchestral or chamber-based
live music
music performed in front of an audience rather than played from a recording
background music
quiet music played in a setting to create atmosphere, not intended as the main focus
instrumental music
music performed on instruments without singing
polyphonic music
music combining several distinct melodic parts played or sung together
vocal music
music written to be sung, with or without instrumental accompaniment
african music
music originating in the countries and cultural traditions of Africa
Noun + noun(4)
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disco music
dance music with a strong regular beat associated with disco clubs
music lover
a person who takes great pleasure in listening to music
surf music
popular music associated with surfing culture, especially its Southern Californian tradition
rap music
music built around rhythmically spoken words over a beat