Persian · Culture & Society

موسیقی

musighi

Music

Beginnernoun

Definition

Music — the tār, setār and santur carry the classical radif tradition.

Example

موسیقی سنتی ایران آرامش‌بخش است.

Iranian classical music is soothing.

Etymology

'موسیقی' (musighi) is derived from the Arabic 'موسيقى' (mūsīqā), meaning 'music'. The term has been adopted into Persian to denote the art and science of sound.

How & Where It’s Used

'موسیقی' is used in both formal and informal contexts, relevant in discussions about entertainment, culture, and art, frequently appearing in educational material.

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