French word

musique

Pronunciation

IPA/myzik/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmusic

Example

J'aime la musique.

I like music.

Illustration for musique (music)

More examples

Mets de la musique, s'il te plaît.

Put on some music, please.

Core concept

A flowing structure of sound in time, held together by rhythm and melody for listening.

Common phrases

  • mettre de la musique

    put on some music

  • musique de fond

    background music

  • musique pop

    pop music

Similar words

chanson: A song with lyrics and a melody, intended to be sung.
morceau: A distinct piece or section in a concert or recording.
album: A released work or disc containing several musical pieces.

Definition in French

Art ou pratique qui organise des sons en rythmes et mélodies pour être écouté.

Word origin

French musique passed through Old French from Latin musica, which comes from Greek mousikē, the art associated with the Muses.

Usage tips

  • Musique is usually an uncountable noun for music in general, while a particular piece is often une chanson or un morceau.

Other meanings

  • piece of musicnoun

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