Collegium musicum is a Latin term that refers to a group of musicians who perform instrumental or vocal music, usually in a academic setting such as a college or university.

Word type: Noun

American pronunciation: /kəˌlidʒ.iəm mjuˈzɪkəm/

Synonyms: Musical society, music club, ensemble

Easily confused with: Collegiate music, which refers to music that is performed or produced by college students or groups.

Example Sentences:

  • The collegium musicum at the university will be performing a concert of Baroque music this weekend.
  • As a member of the collegium musicum, he got to play the harpsichord in their performance of “The Four Seasons.”