tugtog
tugtóg with stress marks
music; playing of an instrument
Usage Note
Tugtog refers to the sound of music or the act of playing an instrument, and is frequently used in social gatherings or when discussing hobbies. It appears in common forms like 'tumugtog' (to play an instrument) or 'tugtugin' (a specific song or piece). You'll often hear it when someone is performing live or when asking for a specific tune to be played.
Examples
" Maganda ang tugtog. "
Natural Translation
The music is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the music.
" Gusto ko ang tugtog na ito. "
Natural Translation
I like this music.
Literal Translation
Like I the music that this.
" Habang malakas ang tugtog sa party, halos hindi na namin marinig ang isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
With the music blasting at the party, we could barely hear each other.
Literal Translation
While loud the music at party, almost not anymore we hear the each-other.
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