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Hello to all,
Is there a word or an idiom for a person who really loves music listens to various styles of it?
For example, a person who loves cinema is called a movie buff.
I am looking for a colorful and interesting sentence I can use instead of this:
My friend Joe really loves music.
This is for speaking. You may ask why «loves music» does not work for me.
I always would like to find creative and different ways of expressing ideas and feelings and situations.
I also love using idioms.
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#2
Also, is it correct to say this? :
Listening to music really peps me up.
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#3
Also, is it correct to say this? :
Listening to music really peps me up.
Yes, you can say that. Also, in response to the other question, you could use music lover, but I guess you’re looking for something more creative.
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#4
Not a teacher
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I like the word melomaniac, but I’m not sure if that’s what you’re looking for.
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#5
Not a teacher
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I like the word melomaniac, but I’m not sure if that’s what you’re looking for.
Don’t use that. Nobody knows what it means.
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#6
Don’t use that. Nobody knows what it means.
Is it unusual?
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#7
I like the word melomaniac, but I’m not sure if that’s what you’re looking for.
Don’t use that. Nobody knows what it means.
I had never seen it before Glizdka first posted it here.
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#8
Neither had I, though it’s a real word. [link]
Collins says it’s British usage, but I’m British and I’ve been a music lover for seven decades and it’s a new one on me.
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So, is there no idiom that can be used here?
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#10
For example, a person who loves cinema is called a movie buff.
I’m going to be pedantic and pretentious now.
Someone who consumes a lot of films may be called a film buff or movie buff. While I’m being pretentious, I’ll say that I don’t like the American word movie although it is very commonly used. For me, it has connotations of Hollywood. I suggest you use the more international word film.
Somebody who has a serious interest in and love of cinema as an art form may be called a cinephile.
As for someone who loves music, I think music lover is the best word. I’d never heard the word melomaniac.
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But there must be a creative and interesting way of saying a person loves music.
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#12
What do you mean by ‘creative and interesting’?
By ‘creative’, do you mean ‘novel’? Are you asking for a way that nobody has ever used before? The thing about language is that you can be infinitely creative with it.
Whether something is interesting is really subjective. I don’t think you actually mean that here.
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But there must be a creative and interesting way of saying a person loves music.
Why must there be one? Do you think we have a list of «creative and interesting ways of saying» everything? Of course we don’t.
I’d never heard of melomaniac until this thread either. In fact, if someone said it to me, I would probably think I’d misheard/they’d mispronounced «megalomaniac»! My only suggestion uses a word that’s already been mentioned — music buff. My friend’s boyfriend is frequently described as such because he knows a lot about all sorts of music and he’s really useful at a pub quiz!
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#14
We use a loanword from Spanish—aficionado.
Perhaps you could look it up and find some examples of use to see how closely it fits what you want to say.
What would you call someone who loves music? For example, a person who loves books is called a bibliophile. Someone who loves movies is called a cinephile.
I am trying to write a character description — Matthew, a cinephile, bibliophile and a (word that indicates music-lover and preferably ends in -phile).
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Musicophile — ODO; seems close to the meaning.
n. A music lover.
Audiophile — ODO; is a bit distant though.
n. informal A hi-fi enthusiast.
«it puts professional studio sound within the reach of the audiophile»
answered Jan 25, 2016 at 13:38
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I’d stick with music lover — it’s simple and unpretentious. Using a word ending in -phile is fine when it’s in common usage, like bibliophile, but musicophile just feels a little affected.
answered Jan 25, 2016 at 14:43
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Is there a word for «music lover» like «thespian» for actors?
UPDATE: thank you everyone
Different terms can be used to describe someone who loves music. For example, you might call them music fans or music enthusiasts. But is there a specific term that describes a music lover?
Here are some words to describe a music lover.
Musicophile
This is a common term used to describe someone who loves music. Musicophiles are typically very passionate about music and have a vast knowledge of different music genres.
Melophile
A melophile loves music for the melody rather than the lyrics. They typically enjoy classical and instrumental music. It may be used interchangeably with musicophile.
Audiophile
An audiophile is someone who loves music but also cares deeply about audio quality. Audiophiles typically invest in high-quality audio equipment to get the best sound possible.
Melomaniac
A melomaniac is someone who loves music to the point of obsession. They often know a lot about different music genres and can be very vocal about their love for music.
Music Aficionado
An aficionado loves music, and the term describes people who are very knowledgeable about music and like to talk about it.
Music Enthusiast
A music enthusiast is someone who loves music and enjoys listening to it often. They may not be as knowledgeable about music as an aficionado, but they still enjoy it. They talk about all kinds of music and love to attend concerts.
Conclusion
Whether you use one of these words or another to describe a music lover, it’s clear that there is no one-size-fits-all definition. Music lovers appreciate the beauty and emotion that music can evoke and often find themselves drawn to all kinds of different styles of music.
Everyone who loves music experiences it in their unique way. So next time you meet someone who loves music, be sure to use one of the terms above to describe them!
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lover. music. musicianship. musicophile. -Phile, -Philia, -Phily.
What is a music lover called?
a music lover. See also: Music, -Phile, -Philia, -Phily.
What is a Musicophile?
Noun. musicophile (plural musicophiles) One who loves music.
How do you say music lover?
Synonyms
- bacchanal.
- buff.
- aerophile.
- metalhead.
- devotee.
- aficionado.
- follower.
- followers.
What is a Melomaniac?
Medical Definition of melomaniac
1 : an individual exhibiting melomania. 2 : an individual (as a person or dog) that is inordinately and abnormally affected by musical or other tones in certain ranges of sound.
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