melomania
Definition
Noun (uncountable): - An excessive or abnormal love of music: "melomania" refers to a pathological or extreme passion for music, often to the point of obsession or compulsion.
Usage Examples
- (Her excessive love of music was shown by her large collection.)
- (His abnormal passion for music compelled him to practice excessively.)
Advanced Usage
- "to suffer from melomania": to experience an uncontrollable, obsessive love for music.
- He suffers from melomania, spending all his money on concert tickets and instruments. (His passion for music is uncontrollable and excessive.)
Variants and Related Words
- Melomaniac (noun): a person who has melomania.
- She is a true melomaniac, attending three concerts a week. (A person with an excessive love of music.)
- Melomaniacal (adjective): relating to or characteristic of melomania.
- His melomaniacal devotion to opera was remarkable. (His obsessive love for opera was notable.)
Synonyms
- Musicomania: a synonym for melomania, meaning an excessive enthusiasm for music.
- Phonomania: a less common term for an obsession with sound or music.
Related Idioms
- "Music is his lifeblood": a figurative expression meaning that music is essential to someone's existence, similar to melomania.
- For him, music is his lifeblood; he cannot go a day without it. (Music is as vital as blood to his life.)
Notes on Usage
- "Melomania" is a rare, technical term often used in psychological or historical contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation; instead, terms like "obsession with music" or "music fanatic" are more frequent.