English Explanatory Dictionary

music to someone's ears

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; specifically, some good news, or welcome information or remarks.

Pronunciation

/ˈmjuːzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪəz/ /ˈmjuzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪɚz/ En-au-music to someone's ears.ogg

Word forms

music to someone's ears

Etymology

From music (“any interesting or pleasing sounds”).

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