abstract music

UK/æbˈstɹækt ˈmjuː.zɪk/UK/ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈmjuː.zɪk/US/æbˈstɹækt ˈmju.zɪk/US/ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈmju.zɪk/

noun

Music created with a focus on structure as opposed to title, text, or program; absolute music.

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Meanings

nounabstract music (uncountable)
  1. uncountableMusic created with a focus on structure as opposed to title, text, or program; absolute music.
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APA

abstract music. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abstract%20music

MLA

“abstract music.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abstract%20music. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “abstract music,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abstract%20music.

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