buona musica
The Italian phrase for "good music" is buona musica.
buona musica is a simple and straightforward way to express that something is good music.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine singular adjective buona (good) and the feminine singular noun musica (music).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buona must be feminine singular to agree with the feminine noun musica.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the masculine form buon with musica. Saying buon musica is a grammatical error.
Did you know?
- While buona musica is the literal translation, Italians might use the slang spacca (it breaks) to describe music that is so good it is 'mind-blowing'.
- The concept of buona musica is central to the 'bel canto' tradition, a style of operatic singing that emphasizes beauty and agility over raw power.
- In an Italian opera house, if a performance is truly exceptional, someone might shout Brava! or Bravo! rather than just saying the music was 'good'.
Examples in context
- Apprezzo la buona musica.I appreciate good music.This sentence is useful for expressing appreciation for buona musica.Tatoeba #7781717 by Guybrush88, translation #255852 by CK
- Ascolta della buona musica.Listen to good music.This sentence is useful for giving a command to listen to buona musica.Tatoeba #10208464 by Guybrush88, translation #10159505 by ddnktr
- Mi piace ascoltare della buona musica.I like to listen to good music.This sentence is useful for stating a preference for listening to buona musica.Tatoeba #6547333 by Guybrush88, translation #3931908 by freequiet
- Ho scoperto una band nuova, fanno una musica fantastica!I discovered a new band, and they make fantastic music!
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Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are deciding what to play at a party.
- MatteoDobbiamo mettere della buona musica per gli ospiti.We need to put on some good music for the guests.
- SofiaHai ragione, Matteo. Quale playlist scegliamo?You're right, Matteo. Which playlist should we choose?
- MatteoNe ho una con solo buona musica jazz.I have one with only good jazz music.
- SofiaPerfetto, Sofia approva questa scelta!Perfect, Sofia approves of this choice!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
