part music

noun

1. music, especially vocal music, with parts for two or more independent performers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of part music¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The stark beauty of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist classic, part music hall romp, part abstract painting, was awakened in a production starring two gifted comics who didn’t overplay their slapstick hands, Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi.

From Los Angeles Times

The three-day event also is part music festival.

From Seattle Times

She became part detective, part music historian as she puzzled together melodies and stories from folklore.

From Seattle Times

The tree reflects the important part music plays in festive memories as well as giving records a new lease of life.

From BBC

The move made the service a smorgasbord of audio entertainment — part music service, part news outlet, part always-on gabfest.

From New York Times