marriage music
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The squalling and crying of children.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “marriage music” mean?
The squalling and crying of children.
Is “marriage music” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.