música
/ˈmusika/feminine
The English word 'music' is translated into Spanish as música.
música refers to sound that is organized in time in a melodious way.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
Which one should you use?
While música is the standard term, you might use melodía if you want to specifically emphasize the melodic aspect of the sound.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because música is a feminine noun, it is used with the feminine definite article la to form la música (the music).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmusika/
Did you know?
- The word murga, referring to a type of street carnival music and theater, is a 'doublet' of música, meaning they both share the same linguistic root.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the term música can be used broadly to refer to a live band or even the 'entertainment' provided at a party.
- When talking about 'background music', Spanish speakers use the term música ambiental, which literally translates to 'environmental music'.
Examples in context
- La música es amor.Music is love.This sentence shows how to express the sentiment that music is love using música.Tatoeba #9769917 by Eremon, translation #2788044 by robbieheslop
- Me gusta su música.I like his music.This sentence demonstrates how to say you like someone's music using música.Tatoeba #861223 by manufrutos, translation #260550 by CK
- ¡Súbele a la música!Turn up the music!This sentence is useful for a command to turn up the music using música.Tatoeba #1355753 by marcelostockle, translation #372027 by saeb
- Me encanta escuchar música clásica.I love listening to classical music.
- Esta melodía me hace sentir feliz.This melody makes me feel happy.
- ¿Qué música o sonidos prefieres para la fiesta?What music or sounds do you prefer for the party?
- ¡Este ritmo me pone de buen humor!This rhythm puts me in a good mood!
- 644 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their tastes in art.
- MateoMe encanta la música clásica.I love classical music.
- LucíaYo prefiero la música pop.I prefer pop music.
- MateoLa música pop es muy alegre.Pop music is very cheerful.
- LucíaSí, Lucía tiene mucha razón.Yes, Lucía is very right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries música, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries música, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
