Dreaming Lens: Were you hearing music in your dream? Were you making music? Were you aware of the source of the music? Was the music familiar or strange to you? Was it pleasant or unpleasant? Was it in the background of your dream, or did it hold more primary focus?
Personal Focus: The structure of music is mathematical in nature. This is what makes it perfectly universal. Music might be considered the highest form of creative expression available to the human race. This is evidenced by the importance our society places on music, musicians and the powerful influence that music exerts over people. In all cultures throughout history, the presence of music has created the possibility of people being connected through joy. Not only does music have the capacity to bring human beings together in a shared sense of ecstasy, it has been shown to exert powerful influences over animals and plant life as well.
When music appears in a dream, your first consideration should be to examine areas in your waking life where you are allowing yourself (or not allowing yourself) to connect to spontaneous self-expression. If you are hearing music in your dream, you may be receiving messages from your unconscious to open yourself to a deeper, more joyful sense of life. The degree of pleasantness of the music in your dream may represent your current relationship to your intuitive and emotional nature that goes beyond intellectual understanding.
If you are making the music in the dream, you may want to examine areas of your life where creative endeavors are ready to thrive. If background music plays a pivotal role in your dream, you may want to consider this as an underscoring to subtle, emotional issues that may be getting ready to emerge into your conscious awareness.
In the same way that music deepens the emotional meaning in a film, music may serve to highlight the importance of a dream. If this seems to be the case, remember the manipulative nature of this use of music’s power. You may want to examine ways in which your emotions may be influencing your view of some area of your life in ways that may not be organic or authentic. This could show up in the form of drama in a current situation where using a more pragmatic and less emotional approach might be more effective. [1]
Inner harmony, or the song of your soul as it mingles with the Universe. Pythagoras believed that celestial objects sing as they move throughout the sky. When you learn that music, as well as your own keynote within the strain, it naturally engenders actualization and awareness.
The universal language that expresses your emotions to those who will listen. In this case, you are likely revealing hidden feelings to yourself.
Discordant: Being in an ill-advised relationship or situation that isn’t healthy spiritually, physically, or mentally.
Note the selection of music, where it is played, the quality, and represented instruments. Each of these facets will add greater dimension to your dream’s interpretation.
For example, a mournful opera carries far different emotions from celebratory songs, or religious canticles. So if you dreamt of a church song being performed badly, this could reveal that your spiritual life has somehow gotten “out of tune” and needs vour attention. [2]
Many melodies express the ambience of worlds beyond the grave, of the unconscious, and of death. Others try to symbolize the harmony of the universe. Music has great power for spiritual representation. Many claim to have heard the songs of angels in dreams. [3]
Hearing music can represent the idea of someone (or your own intuition or spiritual guidance) trying to give you a message.
Think about what the lyrics and mood of the music convey, its context in the dream, your feelings about the music, and what it reminds you of in real life.
(A song you’ve heard recently repeating in your head all night may not have any significant meaning other than perhaps your subconscious mind enjoys it.) Playing a musical instrument can represent: a desire to express or say something, a need for a creative outlet, your potential to express yourself or accomplish things in the world.
See also: Song, Singing, Performing, B, Listening, Hearing, Radio, Creativity [4]
To dream that one hears charming music on a sudden, and yet cannot tell whence it comes, shows the party dreaming shall suddenly be surprised with some unexpected happiness. [6]
If it is thoroughly pleasing, it foretells calm, happy days m love, matrimony, and business.
If the instruments are out of tune, or if there is an occasional sour note in the music, it is a portent of coming trouble. [8]
2. Sexual activity.
3. Inspiration.
4. Retreat from reality. [18]
To dream of hearing music that is melodious or inspiring is a forerunner of success in an enterprise that is carried on with the accompaniment of great noise. [19]
In ancient Egypt, music meant a joyful heart. [20]
If it is a song, take note of the words. Has the music any personal association? [23]
accompanied by: a mysterious music is food for your soul.
ballad, composing a: relaxation level al ows acceptance of pure pleasure.
hearing: are playing your emotions off of another’s.
singing: your sociability and outgoing behavior has opened up your horizons.
barrel organ, hearing a: take control of the project in unfamiliar surroundings.
baton, brandishing a: a loved one thinks unkindly of your anticipated pleasures.
being in the band: different facets of self, playing in harmony.
box, playing with a loved one, hearing a: frivolity.
favorite song, your: change of surroundings.
buying: wil be very uncomfortable when forced to face your reality.
encore, demanding an: wil recap benefits of hard work over and over again.
enjoying good, at a theater: consolation of misfortune.
hall, attending a, alone: a cunning and underhanded renewal of an old adversary.
hearing harsh and unpleasant music: tension among friends, friction in the family.
jarring: let others display their anger, but don’t react to it.
jazz: gaiety wil cost you more than you can afford.
melodious, at a concert: expect great pleasures in life.
opera, and singing: a relationship that wil fortify your life.
loss of instrument: a lessening of control where you once held influence.
voice: wil become very uncomfortable when forced to face the reality of your life.
musician, being a professional: a move to another district; a showdown with your lover.
playing an accordion: sadness amidst the gaiety; stil ness amidst the dancing.
barrel organ, a: a rol icking festival.
bassoon, a: are wasting energy on remote causes.
bass viol, a: wil get to the heart of the matter straightaway.
cornet, a: discovery of lost valuables through the kindness of strangers.
double bass, a: your deep-grounded personality is calm and composed.
dulcimer: highest wishes are exalted over petty jealousies.
fiddle: attempting to cheat only makes rivals more competitive.
lute, a: auspicious surroundings attract undivided attention and undying love.
lyre, a: hypnotic bliss of pastoral, romantic encounter.
breaking a string while: your evil intents cannot be furthered.
out of tune, being: a discordant menace to your emotional life.
mandolin, strumming a: a short whirlwind romance unfolds into a blissful marriage.
piccolo, a: a close friend should fol ow your advice.
saxophone: wil be blatantly taking over another’s territory and laugh.
wrong instrument, the: must fol ow the beat of your own drummer.
singing without remembering the words: only Superman moves at the speed of light.
or music to be performed: be cause—not effect!
poor voice, with a: the impossible is possible with training.
alto: are always in the right place; know and accept this.
bass: an inconsistency in business brought on by deceit.
soprano: only through practice does one reach the high note.
tenor: being rare is not necessarily the road to happiness.
recital, at a: rely on a few supportive people only.
stereo, playing records on a: are in a one-sided, obsessive love affair.
others: a discovery received from afar.
trombone, sliding the tube of a: control the gossip about you; reach to be heard.
several playing at once: everyone wants your attention—remain firm!
writing music: your secrets wil be revealed in each leitmotif.
xylophone: rivals are playing a different tune and succeeding. [28]