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nonmusic

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnˈmjuːzɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈmjuːzɪk/

adjective
Definition

Referring to something that is not related to music or does not involve music.


Example

The event featured nonmusic activities like games and sports.


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't believe how much nonmusic content is out there these days.
Sloth B
I know, right? It's everywhere on social media.
Sloth A
Sometimes I just want to hear actual music instead of all this nonmusic stuff.
Sloth B
Totally! Music has a way of lifting my mood like nothing else.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
silent
unmusical
dissonant
Antonyms
musical
harmonious
melodic
Root Explanation

Nonmusic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "music" (from Greek "mousike", meaning art of the Muses or music). The word "nonmusic" refers to something that is not music or does not pertain to music.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'music' referring to the art of sound. This helps you remember that 'nonmusic' means something that is not related to music.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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