Hardly, scarcely and barely can all be used to say that something is only just true or possible. They are used with words like any and anyone, with adjectives and verbs, and are often placed between can, could, have, be, etc. and the main part of the verb: They have sold scarcely any copies of the book.

BARELY (adverb) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

1 : in a meager manner : plainly a barely furnished room. 2 : scarcely, hardly barely enough money for lunch.

Hardly ever, rarely, scarcely and seldom are frequency adverbs. We can use them to refer to things that almost never happen, or do not happen very often. They have a negative meaning.

Barley is a noun, and barely is an adverb. The two words are spelled differently, and they are pronounced differently.

Barely is a word meaning hardly, nearly, scarcely, or marginally.

Formal Characteristics of Adverbs The modifying words very and extremely are themselves adverbs. Degree adverbs include almost, barely, entirely, highly, quite, slightly, totally, and utterly.

verb (used without object), heard [hurd], hear·ing. to be capable of perceiving sound by the ear; have the faculty of perceiving sound vibrations. to receive information by the ear or otherwise: to hear from a friend.

transitive verb. 1 : to perceive or become aware of by the ear didn’t hear what she said thought I heard them leave. 2 : to gain knowledge of by hearing heard that you were ill. 3a : to listen to with attention : heed would not hear my side of the story.

verb (used with object) to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. to go through or execute in the proper, customary, or established manner: to perform the marriage ceremony. to carry into effect; fulfill: Perform what you promise. to act (a play, part, etc.), as on the stage, in movies, or on television.

The past tense of perform is performed. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of perform is performs. The present participle of perform is performing. The past participle of perform is performed.

Music is a verb and we need to do it more.

musicalise. (British spelling) To set (a text etc) to music. (British spelling) To compose music for a dramatic work.

Music verb forms

/ˈmyuzɪk/ [uncountable] 1sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments pop/dance/classical/church music to listen to music She could hear music playing somewhere. It was a charming piece of music.

Synonyms

• soft. adjective. a soft sound is quiet and pleasant to listen to.
• musical. adjective. pleasant to listen to because of sounding like music.
• sweet. adjective. pleasant in smell, sound, or appearance.
• melodic. adjective. beautiful to listen to.
• tuneful. adjective.
• mellow. adjective.
• rich. adjective.
• lilting. adjective.

Since music is so good at toying with emotions, the best way to describe music is to describe how the characters interpret or react to it. Is it sad, solemn, cheerful, upbeat, punchy, etc.? In short, the tone of the music itself. You could also describe the player(s).