I hear music playing in the background.

To perceive sound through the ears.
Can you hear the guitar solo?
I hear a beautiful melody.
Do you hear the drums in that song?
hear music
hear a song
hear a note
listen
perceive
detect
I hear a bird singing.

To perceive sound through the ears.
Do you hear the music?
She can hear the train coming.
They hear the children playing outside.
hear a noise
hear someone speak
hear the news
listen
perceive
detect
I can hear the music playing.

To perceive sounds through the ears.
I can hear the birds chirping.
Can you hear the thunder?
She hears her phone ringing.
hear a sound
hear someone speak
hear music
listen
perceive
detect