ਸੰਗੀਤ
saṅgītmasculine
In Punjabi, music is translated as ਸੰਗੀਤ (saṅgīt). If unsure, use ਸੰਗੀਤ. Wiktionary also lists موسیقی (moseqī).
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਸੰਗੀਤ | saṅgīt | masculine |
| موسیقی | moseqī | Western Punjabi |
The word refers to sound organized in time in a melodious way.
Which one should you use?
The term ਸੰਗੀਤ (saṅgīt) is the standard term used in formal contexts and literature. In contrast, موسیقی (moseqī) is a form used in Western Punjabi that is heavily influenced by Persian and Arabic vocabulary.
Is it said differently in some regions?
موسیقی (moseqī) is more commonly used in Western Punjabi.
How do you pronounce it?
saṅgīt
Did you know?
- The Punjabi word ਸੰਗੀਤ shares its root with the Sanskrit word 'sangita', which uniquely combines three different arts: vocal music, instrumental music and dance.
- Traditional Punjabi folk music often employs a 'bol' system, where rhythmic patterns are spoken as words before being played, turning the music into a literal conversation with the drums.
- Punjabi music often uses the 'Tumbi', a single-stringed instrument that produces a high-pitched sound, which is so iconic that it defines the 'sound' of Punjabi music globally.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਵਾਂ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਸੁਣਨਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।mainū navāṁ saṅgīt sunnā pasand hai.I like listening to new music.
- ਇਹ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਹੈ।ih saṅgīt bahut mīṭhā hai.This music is very sweet.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਬਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹੋ?kī tusīṁ saṅgīt baṇā-undē hō?Do you make music?
Example conversation
Kiran and Harman are at a cafe talking about hobbies.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?harman, kī tuhānū saṅgīt pasand hai?Harman, do you like music?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।hāṁ, mainū pajābī saṅgīt bahut pasand hai.Yes, I love Punjabi music.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਮਨਪਸੰਦ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਹੈ?tuhāḍā manpasand saṅgīt kihṛā hai?What is your favorite music?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਸੁਣਨਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ।mainū lōk saṅgīt sunnā caṅgā lagdā hai.I like listening to folk music.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
