Magsikante (en. To play music)

/mæg.sɪ.kæn.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to play a musical instrument.
Play your favorite song on the guitar.
Magsikante ka ng paborito mong awit sa gitara.
The process of playing music in front of an audience.
Let’s play music at the upcoming school program.
Magsikante tayo sa darating na program ng paaralan.
Beginning a speech with music.
Let’s play music first before the speech.
Magsikante muna tayo bago ang talumpati.

Etymology

from the word 'sikant' meaning 'to start' or 'to play a tune'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play!
It's time to start playing music.
Magsikante na tayo!

Related Words

song
A form of art that uses sound and voice.
kanta
music
The art of creating sound through rhythm, melody, and harmony.
musika

Slang Meanings

a person with bad attitude
That person is really a troublemaker, always has a bad attitude!
Ang lakas talaga ng magsikante na 'yan, laging may masamang asal!
deadly or impressive
That group's performance was deadly, everyone was staring!
Astig yung magsikante nung grupo, lahat nakatingin!
fight without fear
You should go all out in this fight, like you have no fear!
Dapat magsikante ka sa laban na 'to, parang walang takot!