The idiom "face the music'' means to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. Step 1: Analyze options
- (A) Listen to music as punishment: literal, incorrect.
- (B) Attend a concert as punishment: incorrect.
- (C) Take responsibility and face consequences: correct idiomatic meaning.
- (D) Enjoy success: opposite meaning.
Therefore, option (C) is the correct meaning.