German word

Musik

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈziːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmusic

Example

Ich höre die Musik jeden Abend im Radio.

I listen to the music on the radio every evening.

Illustration for Musik (music)

More examples

Ich mag moderne Musik.

I like modern music.

Core concept

Sound arranged across time so that melody, harmony, and rhythm create an artistic or entertaining experience.

Common phrases

  • Musik mögen

    like music

  • moderne Musik

    modern music

  • gute Musik

    good music

Similar words

Lied: A short musical work with lyrics and a melody meant to be sung.
Instrument: An object or device used to produce musical sounds.
Konzert: A public musical event performed before an audience.
Melodie: A sequence of pitches and durations that forms a memorable tune.

Definition in German

Musik ist Klanggestaltung über Zeit, bestehend aus Melodie, Harmonie und Rhythmus, die als Kunstform oder Unterhaltung wirkt.

Word origin

Musik entered German through the Latin tradition of musica, which derives from Greek mousike and originally referred broadly to the Muses' arts.

Usage tips

  • German uses Musik machen for making music, Musik spielen for playing music, and Musik komponieren for composing it.

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