The role of music in the lives of young people in Split is the main subject of this research. Its influence on individuals is very great, and as individuals make up society, music is also important for society and the changes that take place in it because of music and its influence. Sociology of music is a science that deals with the study and research of all of the above. Just understanding the text of the music, more precisely the lyrics, is also not easy to explain. Each individual perceives and understands the explanation of music in a different way. The choice of music and musical preferences of young people have a significant impact on many aspects of young people's lives in Split. Today, music is easily accessible to everyone, music is all around us, even when we are not aware of it. Music is a big part of our lives. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to understand the meaning of music among young people in Split. The research was conducted in 2024, where an online questionnaire was used and distributed to young people aged 20-34 in the city of Split. The analysis of the results shows that young people who participated in this study listen to certain music genres equally, although women prefer pop music more than men. Based on the results obtained it was observed that young people with a lower level of education prefer turbofolk music more than those with a higher level of education. The obtained results show that there is no difference in the choice of domestic music with regard to political orientation. For young people, listening to certain music has an impact on choosing a partner, which is even more important for men.