piece of music

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Word: Piece of Music

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "piece of music" is a musical work that has been created or composed. It can be a song, a symphony, a sonata, or any other form of music. Each piece can have different sections or movements, which are separate parts of the music that are played one after the other.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "piece of music" to refer to any specific song or instrumental work.
• It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

• "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a famous piece of music that many people love."

Advanced Usage:

• In classical music, a piece of music may be structured in movements. For example, a symphony usually has four movements, each with its own character and tempo.
• In discussions about music theory, you might say, "This piece of music demonstrates excellent use of harmony and rhythm."

Word Variants:

• Musical piece: Another term that can be used interchangeably with "piece of music."
• Composition: Refers to the act of creating the music or the final product itself.

Different Meanings:

• Piece: On its own, "piece" can refer to a part of something, like a piece of cake or a piece of art.
• Music: Refers to the art form that combines sounds in a way that is pleasing or meaningful.

Synonyms:

• Composition
• Musical work
• Song (for vocal pieces)
• Track (commonly used in modern music contexts)

Idioms:

• "A piece of cake": This idiom means something is very easy to do, which is unrelated to music but uses the word "piece."

Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren't specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "piece of music," but you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Play a piece": To perform a piece of music on an instrument or sing it.
  • "Turn up the music": To increase the volume of the music being played.

Summary:

A "piece of music" is a term used to describe any musical work that has been created. It can range from simple songs to complex compositions with multiple movements.

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Noun

1. a musical work that has been created
   • the composition is written in four movements

Synonyms

• musical composition
• opus
• composition
• piece