play music — to perform music on an instrument or through a sound system
play music
to perform music on an instrument or through a sound system
Meanings
- to perform music on an instrument or through a sound system
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More collocations with music (7)
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
make music
to create or perform music, often collaboratively
record music
to capture a musical performance as a digital or physical audio recording
background music
quiet music played in a setting to create atmosphere, not intended as the main focus
compose music
to write and create original musical pieces
More collocations with play (14)
play a game
to participate in a game
playing card
A card from a standard deck used in card games
school play
a theatrical performance produced and performed by students at a school
play a card
To lay down a card from one's hand during a card game
play a piece
to perform a musical composition
play a queen
take the role of a queen in a performance
play a song
to perform a song on an instrument or play a recording
see a play
to attend and watch a theatrical performance
Sharing same tag — verb_noun
Words
- answer a question to provide a response to a question
- answer the phone to pick up a ringing phone and speak to the caller
- ask a question to address a question to someone in order to find something out
- attend a class be present at a scheduled lesson
- become a father have a child for the first time; take on the role of a father
- boil water heat water to 100 °C, typically to sterilise it or prepare food
- brush hair to smooth or style hair by drawing a brush through it
- build a house construct a house from the ground up
- build a wall construct a wall
- buy a car to purchase a car