संगीत

/səŋɡiːt/
music

वह बहुत अच्छा संगीत बजाता है।

He plays very good music.


formal

The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

संगीत हमारे जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।

Music is an important part of our life.

उसने संगीत की शिक्षा ली है।

He has received training in music.

Often used in both classical and modern contexts.

informal

A particular kind of music, such as classical, folk, or pop.

मुझे शास्त्रीय संगीत पसंद है।

I like classical music.

Refers to a specific genre or style.

Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Use 'संगीत बजाना' for playing an instrument, 'संगीत सुनना' for listening to music, and 'संगीत सीखना' for learning music.

Gold Rule

Gender-Neutral Usage

'संगीत' is a masculine noun in Hindi, but it is used universally regardless of gender in context.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'saṃgīta' (संगीत), meaning 'sung together' or 'melody', from 'saṃ-' (together) + 'gīta' (song).

Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In Hindi, 'संगीत' can refer to the art form itself or a specific piece of music.

Word Breakdown

सं
together
prefix
+
गीत
song
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश