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música mundana

[ˈmuzɪkə munˈdɑnə]
nounfemininepl: músicas mundanas
worldly music
1. Music associated with secular, earthly, or profane themes, as opposed to sacred or spiritual music; popular or entertainment music of the world
The church discouraged the singing of worldly music during religious ceremonies.
A igreja desencorajava o canto de música mundana durante as cerimônias religiosas.
2. Music concerned with themes of love, pleasure, and earthly desires rather than divine or religious matters
Medieval troubadours composed mundane music about courtly love and adventure.
Os trovadores medievais compunham música mundana sobre amor cortês e aventura.
Synonyms
música profanamúsica secularmúsica laicamúsica popularmúsica terrena
Antonyms
música sacramúsica religiosamúsica divinamúsica espiritual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música mundana
Standard usage; often used in historical or religious contexts
Portugal
música mundana
Formal usage; more commonly encountered in academic or ecclesiastical discussions
General
música secular
More modern alternative term

Related Idioms & Phrases

música de fundo mundana - worldly background music
mundo da música mundana - the world of secular music
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