musica
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈmjuzɪkə// mu·si·ca
n. a word for music in Latin. You might see it in old books or when studying the history of music.
n. the Latin term for music. Often encountered in historical, liturgical, or academic contexts regarding the development of Western musical traditions.
The Latin word for music is musica.
Scholars often refer to the medieval treatise De musica to understand how music was viewed in the Middle Ages.
The transition from plainchant to polyphony is a central theme in the study of musica, reflecting a shift in how medieval composers approached harmony and rhythm.