موسیقی
musiġi/muː.siː.ˈqiː/
In Persian, the word for music is موسیقی (musiġi). Wiktionary also lists مُوسِیقِی (mūsīqī).
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| موسیقی | musiġi | /muː.siː.ˈqiː/ (Classical Persian) |
| مُوسِیقِی | mūsīqī |
The word موسیقی is used to refer to both the abstract concept of music and the specific art of music, functioning similarly to its usage in English.
Which one should you use?
While موسیقی refers to music as a general concept or an art form, the word آهنگ is used when you want to refer to a specific musical piece, tune or song.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /muː.siː.ˈqiː/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: musiġi.
Did you know?
- Persian music utilizes a system of quarter tones, which are intervals smaller than the half-steps found in Western music.
- The Persian word موسیقی is a linguistic traveler that follows a path from Ancient Greek through Arabic into Persian. It is a direct descendant of the Greek word μουσική, which refers to the art of the Muses.
- In traditional Persian culture, موسیقی was often inextricably linked to poetry, as the two were considered a single spiritual art form.
Examples in context
- او شعر و موسیقی دوست دارد.She likes poetry and music.This sentence shows how to express a preference for both poetry and موسیقی.Tatoeba #3839809 by kuarash, translation #3839179 by Eldad
- این موسیقی را به یاد دارم.I remember this music.This sentence is useful for expressing that you remember a specific piece of موسیقی.Tatoeba #12010405 by sinakd, translation #2392585 by CK
- او دوستدار شعر و موسیقی بود.She liked poetry and music.This sentence demonstrates how to use موسیقی when describing a past preference for poetry and music.Tatoeba #3839808 by kuarash, translation #1442167 by CK
- واقعا؟ کدوم موسیقی رو اجرا کردن؟Really? What type of music did they perform?
- آخرین موزیک ویدئویی از هنرمند محبوب در حال حاضر تقدیم به مخاطبان شده است.The latest music video of the popular artist is now available to the audience.
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Example conversation
Reza and Sara are talking about their hobbies.
- رضا Rezaسارا، تو موسیقی دوست داری؟Sara, to musiqi doust dari?Sara, do you like music?
- سارا Saraبله، من عاشق موسیقی هستم.Bale, man asheghe musiqi hastam.Yes, I love music.
- رضا Rezaچه نوع موسیقی گوش می‌دهی؟Che noe musiqi gush midahi?What kind of music do you listen to?
- سارا Saraمن موسیقی سنتی را دوست دارم.Man musiqi sonnati ra doust daram.I like traditional music.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries موسیقی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries موسیقی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
