Música (en. Music)
/ˈmusika/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The art of combining sounds harmoniously.
Music is fundamental in many cultures.
La música es fundamental en muchas culturas.
Musical composition or performance
She plays Beethoven's music on the piano.
Ella toca la música de Beethoven en el piano.
Musical genre.
I listen to classical music to relax.
Escucho música clásica para relajarme.
Etymology
From Latin 'musica', which in turn comes from Greek 'mousikē', related to the muses.
Common Phrases and Expressions
music at full volume
Listening to music at a very high sound level.
música a todo volumen
background music
Musical sound that plays while other activities occur.
música de fondo
classical music
Genre of music that refers to cultured and traditional music.
música clásica
popular music
Music that is widely known and accepted by the public.
música popular
Related Words
musician
Person dedicated to the interpretation of music.
músico
melody
Sequence of notes that has a musical sense.
melodía
rhythm
Regular pattern of sounds or movements in music.
ritmo
Slang Meanings
Song
That song is really catchy, I can't stop listening to it.
Esa rola está muy pegajosa, no puedo dejar de escucharla.
Tune
Please play a more upbeat tune.
Por favor, pon un tono más animado.