A painting on an Ancient Greek vase shows a music lesson (about 510 BC)

Louis Armstrong, jazz musician.

The Estonian Symphony Orchestra in Stockholm, 2008

Paco de Lucena, 19th century Spanish gypsy flamenco guitarist

Music is an art that puts sounds together in a way that people like or find interesting. Most music includes people singing with their voices or playing musical instruments, such as the piano, guitar, or drums.

The word music comes from the Greek word μουσική (mousike), which means "(art) of the Muses". In Ancient Greece the Muses included the goddesses of music, poetry, art, and dance. Someone who makes music is called a musician. view more...