معنی
Music played at a low volume.
زمینه فرهنگی
In many Russian restaurants, 'тихая музыка' is a sign of a high-end establishment where conversation is valued. In cheaper 'stolovaya' (canteens), the music or TV might be very loud. The concept of 'тихая музыка' was often associated with the 'Magnitizdat'—the private sharing of forbidden songs on tape recorders, which had to be played quietly to avoid detection. Russian YouTube and VK are full of 'тихая музыка' streams, often featuring 'Sovietwave'—a nostalgic, quiet electronic genre that evokes the feeling of 1980s USSR. Classical Russian writers like Turgenev often use 'тихая музыка' to describe the sounds of nature or distant piano playing in country estates.
The 'Accusative' Trap
Remember that 90% of the time you will say 'тихую музыку' because you are 'listening to' or 'loving' it. Practice the -ую ending!
Don't say 'Маленькая'
Never use 'маленькая' (small) for volume. It's a common mistake for speakers of some Romance languages.
معنی
Music played at a low volume.
The 'Accusative' Trap
Remember that 90% of the time you will say 'тихую музыку' because you are 'listening to' or 'loving' it. Practice the -ую ending!
Don't say 'Маленькая'
Never use 'маленькая' (small) for volume. It's a common mistake for speakers of some Romance languages.
Use 'Потише'
If you want to ask someone to lower the volume, the most natural word is 'потише' (a bit quieter).
Respect the Silence
In Russia, if someone asks for 'тихая музыка', they might be looking for a deep conversation. It's a signal to lower your voice too.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Я слушаю тих___ музыку.
The verb 'слушать' requires the accusative case. For feminine adjectives, the ending is '-ую'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Russian sentence:
Libraries are quiet places, so 'тихая музыка' is the most logical choice.
Match the Russian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic music-related collocations every A1 student should know.
Complete the dialogue.
— Тебе нравится этот рок-концерт? — Нет, слишком громко. Я люблю...
The speaker is expressing a preference (accusative case).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where to hear 'Тихая музыка'
Relaxation
- • Yoga
- • Spa
- • Sleep
Focus
- • Office
- • Library
- • Study
Social
- • Date
- • Cafe
- • Dinner
Volume Scale in Russian
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاЯ слушаю тих___ музыку.
The verb 'слушать' requires the accusative case. For feminine adjectives, the ending is '-ую'.
Select the natural Russian sentence:
Libraries are quiet places, so 'тихая музыка' is the most logical choice.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are basic music-related collocations every A1 student should know.
— Тебе нравится этот рок-концерт? — Нет, слишком громко. Я люблю...
The speaker is expressing a preference (accusative case).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNot exactly. 'Lo-fi' is a genre, while 'тихая музыка' is a description of volume. However, most lo-fi is considered 'тихая музыка'.
Say: 'Можно, пожалуйста, сделать музыку потише?' (Can you please make the music a bit quieter?)
Yes, 'тихий человек' means a quiet or shy person, but 'тихая музыка' only refers to sound.
The opposite is 'громкая музыка' (loud music).
It is 'тихая' because 'музыка' is feminine. 'Тихое' would be for neuter nouns like 'тихое место' (quiet place).
It's a cultural tradition of 'kitchen talks' where the focus is on the conversation and connection, not the entertainment.
Technically yes, you can have a fast tempo at a low volume, but usually, the phrase implies a slower, calmer pace.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your grandmother.
It is the Accusative case. The preposition 'под' takes the accusative when it means 'to the accompaniment of'.
Yes, it's a perfect synonym and sounds slightly more sophisticated.
Yes, in this context, it is an uncountable noun, just like in English.
It means both. Russian doesn't distinguish between the two as clearly as English does in this context.
عبارات مرتبط
Громкая музыка
contrastLoud music
Живая музыка
similarLive music
Фоновая музыка
synonymBackground music
Классическая музыка
builds onClassical music
Приглушённая музыка
specialized formMuffled/dimmed music