(1):
(n.) The written and printed notation of a musical composition; the score.
(2):
(n.) The science and the art of tones, or musical sounds, i. e., sounds of higher or lower pitch, begotten of uniform and synchronous vibrations, as of a string at various degrees of tension; the science of harmonical tones which treats of the principles of harmony, or the properties, dependences, and relations of tones to each other; the art of combining tones in a manner to please the ear.
(3):
(n.) Melody; a rhythmical and otherwise agreeable succession of tones.
(4):
(n.) Harmony; an accordant combination of simultaneous tones.
(5):
(n.) A more or less musical sound made by many of the lower animals. See Stridulation.
(6):
(n.) Love of music; capacity of enjoying music.