make music

idiom

: to play or sing music
They like to make music with friends.

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As the Puerto Rican artist prepares to make music history, read more here on some of his most impactful lyrics, in Spanish and English. CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 Bloodshot synth figures and delirious vocal performances are presented at their most elemental, as Granli zeroes in on the intangible forces that can make music tweak your senses and sneak past conscious understanding. H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026 There are artists who make music, and there are artists who change the world. Obi Asika, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Babies benefit most when parents actively sing, clap, and make music with them. Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make music

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“Make music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20music. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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