musica italiana
/ˈmu.zi.ka i.taˈlja.na/word by word
The English phrase "italian music" is translated into Italian as musica italiana.
You can use musica italiana to refer to Italian music. If you want to be more specific, canzoni italiane means Italian songs and composizioni italiane means Italian compositions.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective follows the noun. When talking about the concept of Italian music in general, the definite article la is typically used, forming la musica italiana.
Did you know?
- In Italian, many musical terms used globally, such as piano, forte, and allegro, are actually just standard Italian adjectives and nouns.
- Italy's contribution to musica italiana includes the invention of the piano, created by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700.
- The phrase musica leggera is used to describe popular or 'light' music, distinguishing it from musica classica.
Examples in context
- Ti piace la musica italiana?Do you like Italian music?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes musica italiana.Tatoeba #3941969 by farinello, translation #3938913 by Hybrid
- Adoro ascoltare musica italiana durante le mie serate romantiche.I love listening to Italian music during my romantic evenings.
- Ho una vasta collezione di brani musicali italiani.I have an extensive collection of Italian musical tracks.
- Mi piace ballare sulle note di canzoni italiane.I enjoy dancing to the tunes of Italian songs.
- Sono affascinato dalla bellezza della musica italiana.I am fascinated by the beauty of Italian music.
- Ascolto spesso la musica italiana.I often listen to Italian music.
- La musica italiana è bellissima.Italian music is beautiful.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are at a cafe discussing their tastes.
- LorenzoTi piace la musica italiana?Do you like Italian music?
- MartinaSì, amo la musica italiana.Yes, I love Italian music.
- LorenzoAnche io la adoro.I adore it too.
- MartinaQual è la tua canzone preferita?What is your favorite song?
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (musica, italiana) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
