myuuzik
/ˈmjuːzɪk/
The English word "music" is translated to Jamaican as myuuzik.
myuuzik refers to sound that is organized in a melodious way.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjuːzɪk/
Did you know?
- A single riddim can be used by dozens of different artists to create entirely different songs, making the music a shared communal foundation.
- The term sound is frequently used in Jamaica to describe a music collective or a DJ's curated library of records.
- Jamaican music culture utilizes a 'toast' style, where a performer speaks rhythmically over the myuuzik rather than singing.
Examples in context
- Eena dis ya presentayshan, mi wull chat bout di impak weh musik ave pon Jamaican sosaiety.In this presentation, I will discuss the impact of music on Jamaican society.
- Mek we play some chunes a di party tonight!Let's play some tunes at the party tonight!
- Di myuuzik sweet.The music is sweet.
- Mi waan listen to some myuuzik.I want to listen to some music.
- Turn up di myuuzik!Turn up the music!
Example conversation
Two friends are hanging out at a house party.
- LatoyaDi myuuzik too loud, man.The music is too loud, man.
- DamionNuh true? Mi love it!Really? I love it!
- LatoyaDamion, can yuh lower di volume?Damion, can you lower the volume?
- DamionMi a try, Latoya.I am trying, Latoya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries myuuzik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
