From root: musika
Usage Note
Pamumusika refers to the practice, career, or lifestyle of being involved in music. Example: Naging matagumpay ang kanyang pamumusika sa ibang bansa.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa pamumusika. "
Natural Translation
He/She loves music-making.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she of music-making.
" Ang pamumusika ang kanyang hilig. "
Natural Translation
Music-making is his/her passion.
Literal Translation
The music-making the his/her passion.
" Sa pamamagitan ng pamumusika, natutulungan niyang maibsan ang stress ng mga taong nakikinig sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Through his/her music-making, he/she helps ease the stress of the people who listen to him/her.
Literal Translation
Through music-making, helped by-him/her to-ease the stress of the people listening to him/her.
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