part music
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of part music
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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 ● Dec. 9, 2024
The three-day event also is part music festival.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
The tree reflects the important part music plays in festive memories as well as giving records a new lease of life.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2022
The move made the service a smorgasbord of audio entertainment — part music service, part news outlet, part always-on gabfest.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
It is the echo of many cries of children from the beginning of the world, children who are now at peace and whose ancient pain has become part mystery and part music.
From Euripedes and His Age by Murray, Gilbert
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