Usage Note
Himig is the primary Tagalog word for melody or musical tune, used in discussions of music, poetry, and song composition. It can also refer to the general mood or tone of a piece, and appears frequently in song titles, literary works, and formal descriptions of Philippine music.
Examples
" Maganda ang himig ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
The melody of the song is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the melody of-the song.
" Ang himig ng lumang kundiman ay nagdudulot ng nostalhiya sa matatanda. "
Natural Translation
The melody of old kundiman brings nostalgia to the elderly.
Literal Translation
The melody of-the old kundiman brings nostalgia to-the elderly.
" Kahit hindi ko maintindihan ang lahat ng salita, dinala ako ng malungkot na himig pabalik sa mga alaala ng aking kabataan. "
Natural Translation
Even though I couldn't understand all the words, the sorrowful melody carried me back to the memories of my youth.
Literal Translation
Even-if not I understand the all of words, carried me by sad melody back to the memories of my youth.
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