Category: ArtsPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
musica
/musica/Roman
English meaning: Music
Definition
The art of combining sounds to produce beauty or expression. Italy is the birthplace of opera — a musical theatrical form created in Florence around 1600, with masters like Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and Vivaldi. All Western classical music terminology is in Italian. Italy's musical heritage is among humanity's greatest cultural achievements.
Example
“L'opera italiana è una delle forme d'arte più importanti della storia della musica.”
In English: “Italian opera is one of the most important art forms in music history.”
Literary Heritage
“Chiare, fresche e dolci acque, ove le belle membra pose colei che sola a me par donna.”
“Clear, fresh, and sweet waters where she rested her lovely limbs, she who alone seems a woman to me.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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