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"Music" in German: Musik
die Musik
Music in German is die Musik. Say Ich höre gern Musik or Mach die Musik leiser. Genres keep the same word: klassische Musik, laute Musik.
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How to pronounce Musik
Say it
moo-ZEEK
/muˈziːk/
moo-ZEEK. Stress ZEEK; soft u.
"Music" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Musik | music Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Musik hören | to listen to music Everyday verb phrase. | Everyday verb phrase. |
| laute Musik | loud music Volume. | Volume. |
| Livemusik | live music Venues. | Venues. |
How to use Musik in real life
- 1Roommate request
Kannst du die Musik etwas leiser machen?
Can you turn the music down a bit?
Die Musik.
- 2Car ride
Welche Musik passt zur Fahrt?
Which music fits the drive?
Welche Musik.
- 3Concert night
Live-Musik im Park beginnt um acht.
Live music in the park starts at eight.
Live-Musik.
Mistakes English speakers make with Musik
Incorrect: der Musik
Correct: die Musik
Musik is feminine: die Musik.
Incorrect: Ich höre Music.
Correct: Ich höre Musik.
Use German Musik.
Good to know
Neighbors notice laute Musik after 22:00 in many buildings. Playlists are Playlists; the art form stays Musik. Festival posters mix English band names with German die Musik beginnt… times.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting a dinner playlist
ChatPal
Willst du ruhige Musik zum Essen?
Do you want calm music for dinner?
You
Ja. Jazz-Musik, nicht zu laut.
Yes. Jazz music, not too loud.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich starte die Musik leise.
Okay. I'll start the music softly.
You
Perfekt. Gute Musik, gutes Essen.
Perfect. Good music, good food.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Music" in German
How do you say music?
Die Musik.
Listen to music?
Musik hören.
Turn it down?
Mach die Musik leiser.
Gender?
Feminine: die Musik.
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