μουσική
mousikí[musiˈci]feminine
The Greek word for music is μουσική (mousikí).
μουσική refers to sound that is organized in time in a melodious way. It is used to describe the art form itself or to name the school subject of Music.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun μουσική is feminine and requires feminine articles such as η (the) or μια (a). While μουσική refers to the art or subject, the related masculine form μουσικός refers to a musician.
How do you pronounce it?
mousikí
Did you know?
- The English word 'museum' shares the same root as μουσική, as both derive from the Greek word for a temple dedicated to the Muses.
- The term μουσική is used in the Greek phrase μουσική των σφαιρών to describe the 'music of the spheres', an ancient philosophical concept about celestial harmony.
- The word μουσική is directly linked to the 'Muses', the nine goddesses of inspiration in Greek mythology who presided over the arts.
Examples in context
- Μ' αρέσει η μουσική.I like music.This sentence is useful for saying that you like μουσική.Tatoeba #5488513 by Zeus, translation #2318277 by CM
- Σ' αρέσει η μουσική;Do you like music?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes μουσική.Tatoeba #5488537 by Zeus, translation #386729 by Mouseneb
- Του αρέσει η μουσική.He likes the music.This sentence is useful for saying that he likes the μουσική.Tatoeba #5523569 by Zeus, translation #4165827 by Lepotdeterre
- Αγαπάω να ακούω μουσική.I love listening to music.
- Η μουσική μπορεί να αλλάξει τη διάθεσή μας.Music can change our mood.
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Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are sitting in a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣου αρέσει αυτή η μουσική;Sou aresei afti i mousiki;Do you like this music?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, η μουσική είναι υπέροχη.Ne, i mousiki einai yperochi.Yes, the music is wonderful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις να ακούσουμε κάτι άλλο;Theleis na akousoume kati allo;Do you want to listen to something else?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, ας μείνουμε σε αυτήν.Ochi, as meinoume se aftin.No, let's stick with this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries μουσική, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μουσική, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
