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"Music" in Italian: musica
la musica
Music in Italian is la musica (lah MOO-zee-kah), feminine. Ascolto musica means I listen to music. Che musica ti piace? asks what music you like.
Car ride
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How to pronounce musica
Say it
lah MOO-zee-kah
/la ˈmu.zi.ka/
Musica: MOO-zee-kah. Stress MOO. Soft s like z. Three syllables.
"Music" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la musica | music Core noun. | Core noun. |
| ascoltare musica | to listen to music Everyday verb phrase. | Everyday verb phrase. |
| musica dal vivo | live music Bars and concerts. | Bars and concerts. |
| che musica! | what music! / great tune! Reaction. | Reaction. |
How to use musica in real life
- 1Car ride
Alza un po' la musica, per favore.
Turn up the music a bit, please.
La musica.
- 2Playlist share
Che musica ascolti in palestra?
What music do you listen to at the gym?
Che musica.
- 3Square festival
In piazza c'è musica fino a mezzanotte.
There's music in the square until midnight.
Bare musica after c'è.
Mistakes English speakers make with musica
Incorrect: Il musica è bella.
Correct: La musica è bella.
Musica is feminine.
Incorrect: Ascolto music.
Correct: Ascolto musica.
Use musica, not English music.
Good to know
From opera to trap, Italians say musica for all of it. Aperitivo bars advertise musica dal vivo. Volume etiquette on trains is soft headphones—la musica aloud still draws looks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a playlist for dinner
ChatPal
Mettiamo un po' di musica soft?
Shall we put on some soft music?
You
Sì—musica jazz, non troppo alta.
Yes—jazz music, not too loud.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Se non ti piace, cambiamo.
Perfect. If you don't like it, we'll switch.
You
Va bene così, grazie.
This is fine, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Music" in Italian
How do you say music?
La musica.
Listen to music?
Ascoltare musica.
Live music?
Musica dal vivo.
Gender?
Feminine: la musica.
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