Spanish word

música

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmusika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmusic

Example

¿Escuchas música cada día?

Do you listen to music every day?

Illustration for música (music)

More examples

Puse música para animar la fiesta.

I put on music to liven up the party.

Core concept

A crafted arrangement of tones and rhythms used for expression or communication.

Common phrases

  • escuchar música

    listen to music

  • poner música

    put on music

  • música en vivo

    live music

Similar words

canción: Short vocal piece with lyrics and instrumental accompaniment meant to be sung.
melodía: Sequence of pitches forming a singable, hummable line that carries the main tune.
ritmo: Regular pattern of strong and weak beats and durations that establishes the tempo.
género: Category of pieces sharing characteristic forms, typical instruments, and cultural traits.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto organizado de sonidos que crea melodía, ritmo y armonía para comunicación estética y emocional.

Word origin

Via Latin musica from Greek mousikē 'skill of the Muses', the word moved from naming the Muses' arts to naming the art of sound.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are escuchar música (to listen), poner música (to play), and hacer música (to make music), which sound natural in everyday speech.

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