listening to music
Absorbing melodic sounds
Listening to music is the act of giving attention to musical sounds, whether actively or as background.
It implies some degree of engagement beyond mere hearing—you might listen to music while working, driving, or as a focused activity.
What are you listening to?
The phrase often appears with genre or artist: I've been listening to a lot of jazz lately.
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- noise cancelingEliminates unwanted ambient audio
- speakersAudio output devices
- sound systemAudio playback equipment
- playlistArranged media collection
volume · melody · rhythm · streaming · earbuds · turn it up · bass · lyrics · sing along · album · concert · guilty pleasure · radio · shuffle · on repeat · deep cuts · beats · stereo
- Leisurely Pastimeslounging, relaxing, resting, lazing, idling
- daily commute activitiesreading, podcasts, napping, texting, checking email
- leisure activitiesrelax, watching, unwind, walking, chill
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- daily lifewaking up, sleeping, eating, drinking, cooking
passive vs. active musical engagement
listening to musicsinging
Vocal music-making
conducting · songwriting · jamming · busking · DJing
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