ALL meanings of face the music
face the mu·sic
F f - verbal expression face the music confront sth's consequences 1
- noun face the music an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. 1
- noun face the music the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or multiple lines (harmony), and sounded or to be sounded by one or more voices or instruments, or both. 1
- noun face the music musical work or compositions for singing or playing. 1
- noun face the music the written or printed score of a musical composition. 1
- noun face the music such scores collectively. 1
- noun face the music any sweet, pleasing, or harmonious sounds or sound: the music of the waves. 1
- noun face the music appreciation of or responsiveness to musical sounds or harmonies: Music was in his very soul. 1
- noun face the music Fox Hunting. the cry of the hounds. 1
- idioms face the music face the music, to meet, take, or accept the consequences of one's mistakes, actions, etc.: He's squandered his money and now he's got to face the music. 1
- verb face the music (Idiomatic) to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. 0
- phrase face the music If you face the music, you put yourself in a position where you will be criticized or punished for something you have done. 0
- noun face the music to confront the consequences of one's actions 0
- noun face the music to accept the consequences of one's actions, however unpleasant 0