musica
/ˈmuːzika/
music
Mi piace ascoltare la musica classica la sera.
I like listening to classical music in the evening.
formal
Organized sound, especially in a structured form for artistic expression.
La musica è un linguaggio universale.
Music is a universal language.
Suona la musica con passione!
Play the music with passion!
In Italian, 'musica' can refer to both the art form and the specific piece or genre.
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Pro Tip
Gender and Article
The word 'musica' is feminine in Italian, so it takes the feminine article 'la' (e.g., 'la musica classica').
Word Origin
From Latin *musica*, from Ancient Greek *μουσική* (mousikē), meaning 'art of the Muses'.
Usage Notes
Use 'musica' for both the general concept and specific genres. In Italian, it is always feminine (la musica).
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese