Music is a pattern of sounds made by voices or instruments.

The idea

Use music as an uncountable noun: some music and the music is loud. Say listen to music and different kinds of music.

Examples

  • I listen to music on the bus.
  • The music is too loud.
  • She plays music at home.
  • We enjoy different kinds of music.
  • Can you turn the music down?
  • He teaches music at school.

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Watch out

Do not say a music for an amount; use some music or name a piece or kind.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the singular verb with music. The music ___ loud. (is / are)

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    is

    Music takes the singular verb is here.

  2. Choose the preposition after listen. I listen ___ music on the bus. (to / at)

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    to

    To links listen to the music heard.

  3. Choose the plural for several categories. We enjoy different ___ of music. (kind / kinds)

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    kinds

    Kinds counts categories while music stays uncountable.

Use it today

Describe what music you enjoy and where you listen to it.