mūsica
feminine
The English word music is translated into Latin as mūsica. Wiktionary also lists mūsicē.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| mūsica | feminine |
| mūsicē | feminine |
The noun mūsica refers to sound that is organized in time in a melodious way.
How does it change in a sentence?
mūsica is a feminine noun. The form mūsicē is also feminine. The adjective mūsicālis is derived from the noun mūsica to describe things related to music.
Did you know?
- In the Roman world, mūsica did not just mean sound, but was the art of the 'Muses', which included poetry, dance and astronomy.
- Ancient Romans often viewed professional musicians as socially inferior, despite the high value placed on mūsica as a scholarly pursuit.
- To a Roman philosopher, mūsica was intrinsically tied to the movements of the celestial spheres and the harmony of the universe.
Examples in context
- quālis est mūsica?What kind of music is it?This sentence is useful for asking about the quality or type of mūsica.Tatoeba #13697844 by Andreas, translation #12164417 by CK
- Musica est etiam poemaMusic is also poetry
- Discipulus regis multa de musica scitThe king's disciple knows a lot about music
- Musica latine docetur in hodierno mundoMusic is taught in Latin in today's world
- Hodie discipuli de canticis docebunturToday the students will be taught about songs (music)
- Audi mūsicam in hortō.Listen to the music in the garden.
Example conversation
Claudia and Quintus are listening to a musician in the street.
- ClaudiaAudisne hanc mūsicam, Quinte?Do you hear this music, Quintus?
- QuintusIta, Claudia, mūsica est optima.Yes, Claudia, the music is excellent.
- ClaudiaQuid putas de modis?What do you think of the melodies?
- QuintusEst vera mūsica.It is true music.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
