Pagtugtog (en. Playing)
/pagtugˈtog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The actual process of playing an instrument or music.
Playing the guitar requires thorough practice.
Ang pagtugtog ng gitara ay nangangailangan ng masusing pagsasanay.
An event where a person plays music for listeners.
We have a performance next week in the plaza.
Mayroon tayong pagtugtog sa susunod na linggo sa plaza.
verb
To produce sound using an instrument or voice.
The children are learning to play the piano.
Ang mga bata ay nag-aaral ng pagtugtog ng piano.
The process of creating music using various instruments.
He is learning to play for their concert.
Siya ay natututo ng pagtugtog para sa kanilang concert.
Etymology
Root word: tugtog
Common Phrases and Expressions
playing the piano
The activity of playing the piano.
pagtugtog ng piano
playing the guitar
The process of playing the guitar.
pagtugtog ng gitara
Related Words
sound
The sound that comes from an instrument or voice.
tugtog
musician
A person who performs music or plays an instrument.
musiko
Slang Meanings
starting a jam or music session with friends
Come on, let's play music later at Marco's house!
Sige na, pagtugtog tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Marco!
making sounds, often in a joyful context
It was fun playing guitar at the beach yesterday!
Ang saya ng pagtugtog ng gitara sa beach kahapon!
playing musical instruments in a live show
I hope we can perform at the festival next month!
Sana makapagtugtog tayo sa festival next month!