Gebrauchsmusik

noun

Ge·​brauchs·​mu·​sik
gəˈbrau̇ḵs(ˌ)müˌzēk
: music composed for use outside the concert field (as for amateur groups, celebrations, films)

Word History

Etymology

German, from gebrauch use + musik music

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“Gebrauchsmusik.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gebrauchsmusik. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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