music vs play music

music

verb
  • To seduce or entice with music. 

noun
  • A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of melody, harmony, tempo, rhythm etc. usually to convey a mood. 

  • An art form, created by organizing of pitch, rhythm, and sounds made using musical instruments and sometimes singing. 

  • Any pleasing or interesting sounds. 

  • Electronic signal jamming. 

  • A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music. 

play music

verb
  • to produce music 

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