Usage Note
Musa is borrowed from Spanish musa, ultimately from Greek, and describes the source of creative inspiration — a person who inspires an artist or poet. It is common in poetry, music, and entertainment journalism.
Examples
" Siya ang musa ng pintor. "
Natural Translation
She is the muse of the painter.
Literal Translation
She the muse of painter.
" Siya ang nagsisilbing musa ng mga manunulat at makata sa aming bayan. "
Natural Translation
He/She serves as the muse of the writers and poets in our town.
Literal Translation
He/She the serving muse of plural writer and poet in our town.
" Naging musa siya ng makata nang ilang taon, kaya halos lahat ng tula nito ay tungkol sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
She was the muse of the poet for several years, so almost all of his poems are about her.
Literal Translation
Became muse she of poet for some years, so almost all of poem of-this is about her.
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