Unmusical: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmusical
[ ʌnˈmjuːzɪkəl ]
lack of musicality
The term 'unmusical' describes someone or something that lacks musical ability or qualities. This can refer to individuals who struggle to appreciate music, cannot sing in tune, or fail to recognize rhythmic patterns. Additionally, it can apply to sounds or performances that are discordant or not harmonious. In essence, anything that is unpleasant to the ear in a musical context can be termed unmusical.
Synonyms
discordant, inharmonic, tuneless, unharmony
Examples of usage
- His unmusical voice does not match the melody.
- The composition was criticized for its unmusical arrangement.
- She found his unmusical attempts at singing quite amusing.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmusical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmusicalizado
🇮🇳 संगीतहीन
🇩🇪 unmusikalisch
🇮🇩 tidak bermusik
🇺🇦 неслухняний
🇵🇱 niemelodyjny
🇯🇵 音楽的でない
🇫🇷 démusicalisé
🇪🇸 desmusicalizado
🇹🇷 müziksiz
🇰🇷 음악적이지 않은
🇸🇦 غير موسيقي
🇨🇿 nemuzikální
🇸🇰 nemuzikálny
🇨🇳 非音乐的
🇸🇮 nemuzikalen
🇮🇸 óhljóðlegur
🇰🇿 музыкасыз
🇬🇪 არამუსიკალური
🇦🇿 musiqisiz
🇲🇽 desmusicalizado
Etymology
The word 'unmusical' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which denotes a negation or opposition, combined with 'musical', which relates to music. The root 'music' traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'mousikē', which referred to the art of the Muses, the goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. 'Musical' emerged from the Latin 'musicalis', which retained the meaning associated with music and harmony. Thus, 'unmusical' emerged as a term to convey the absence or negation of musical qualities, capturing the idea of something or someone who lacks the talent, appreciation, or harmony often attributed to musical compositions and performances.