संगीत
saṅgīt/səŋ.ɡiːt̪/masculine
Music in Hindi is संगीत (saṅgīt).
संगीत is a masculine noun used to describe sound that is organized in time in a melodious way. It refers to the abstract concept of music rather than a specific piece of music.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word for a musician is संगीतकार, which is formed by adding the suffix -kar (meaning 'doer') to संगीत.
Which one should you use?
While संगीत refers to the general concept of music, use गाना to refer to a specific song.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Delhi, the term for music is संगीत.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'of music' or 'music's', you must use the oblique forms. Use संगीत का (saṅgīt kā) for masculine nouns or संगीत की (saṅgīt kī) for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
saṅgīt (/səŋ.ɡiːt̪/)
Did you know?
- The word संगीत is derived from three Sanskrit roots meaning 'sound', 'singing' and 'playing an instrument'. In traditional Indian thought, music is not just one art but the synthesis of these three elements.
- In Indian classical music, students often learn through the guru-shishya tradition. This is an intense, personal apprenticeship where the 'music' is passed from teacher to student through oral tradition rather than written scores.
- While संगीत is the general term for music, the concept of 'raga' is central to Indian music. A 'raga' is not just a melody or a scale but a complex framework designed to evoke a specific emotion or time of day.
Examples in context
- मैं संगीत सुनता हूँ।I listen to music.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb for listening to संगीत.Tatoeba #486252 by minshirui, translation #25404 by CK
- संगीत नहीं तो जान नहीं।No music, no life.This sentence shows a common way to express the importance of संगीत.Tatoeba #2034888 by sabretou, translation #25448 by Zifre
- हमें संगीत की ज़रूरत है।We need music.This sentence demonstrates how to express a need for संगीत.Tatoeba #10965503 by sabretou, translation #2241419 by CK
- शास्त्रीय संगीत शाम को आयोजित हो रहा है।Classical music concert is being organized this evening.
- संगीत के महत्वपूर्ण सिद्धांतों को समझना आवश्यक होता है।Understanding the fundamental principles of music is essential.
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Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are talking about their hobbies.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम्हें संगीत पसंद है?Kya tumhe sangeet pasand hai?Do you like music?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मुझे संगीत बहुत पसंद है।Haan, mujhe sangeet bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like music very much.
- प्रिया Priyaतुम किस तरह का संगीत सुनते हो?Tum kis tarah ka sangeet sunte ho?What kind of music do you listen to?
- आदित्य Adityaमुझे शास्त्रीय संगीत पसंद है, प्रिया।Mujhe shastriya sangeet pasand hai, Priya.I like classical music, Priya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries संगीत, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
