This is the 45th most frequent Russian word.
без
"Without"
Here, 'без' denotes the absence of 'музыки' (music) in an individual’s life.
Я не могу жить без музыки.
I cannot live without music.
In this sentence, 'без' indicates that 'пальто' (a coat) was not with or on the subject.
Он вышел без пальто, несмотря на холод.
He went out without a coat despite the cold.
In this example, 'без' expresses the absence or lack of 'подготовки' (preparation).