му́зыка
múzykafeminine
The English word 'music' is translated into Russian as му́зыка (múzyka).
му́зыка refers to sound that is organized in time in a melodious way.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is múzyka.
Did you know?
- The word му́зыка can be combined with the prefix за- in the slang verb замузы́кать, which means to censor swear words with sound effects.
- The word му́зыка shares a root with the Russian word for a 'muse', reflecting the ancient Greek connection between the arts and inspiration.
- In Russian, the word му́зыкальный can describe a 'musical' texture in a painting or a piece of literature, not just auditory art.
Examples in context
- Я люблю слушать музыку.I love listening to music.
- Какую музыку ты предпочитаешь?What kind of music do you prefer?
- Вчера мы посетили концерт классической музыки.Yesterday, we attended a classical music concert.
- Эта му́зыка очень громкая.Eta muzyka ochen' gromkaya.This music is very loud.
- В этом кафе играет приятная му́зыка.V etom kafe igrayet priyatnaya muzyka.Pleasant music is playing in this cafe.
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are sitting in a small cafe.
- Ольга OlgaТебе нравится эта му́зыка?Tebe nravitsya eta muzyka?Do you like this music?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, она очень спокойная.Da, ona ochen' spokoynaya.Yes, it is very calm.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, давай закажем кофе.Dmitriy, davay zakazhem kofe.Dmitry, let's order some coffee.
- Дмитрий DmitryХорошая идея, Ольга.Khoroshaya ideya, Ol'ga.Good idea, Olga.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
