Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

musical cues

noun

/ˈmjuːzɪkəl kjuːz/

Definition

Musical cues are short pieces of music or specific sounds that signal a change or indicate something to the listener.

Examples

The suspense in the movie was heightened by the musical cues that signaled when danger was near.
During the play, the actors relied on musical cues to know when to change scenes.
The teacher used musical cues to announce the start of each activity in the classroom.

Meaning

They are used in various contexts, such as movies, theater, and presentations, to enhance the emotional or narrative aspects by guiding the audience’s attention.