Oxford Dictionary English early music nounnoun BrE BrE//ˌɜːli ˈmjuːzɪk// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌɜːrli ˈmjuːzɪk// [uncountable] Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsEuropean music from the period 1250–1750, especially when it is performed using musical instruments of that time The group performs early music on original instruments. the York Early Music FestivalCheck pronunciation: early music oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com