'amusia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amousia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'mousa' meant 'muse or music.'

'amusia' changed from the Greek word 'amousia' and eventually became the modern English word 'amusia.'

Initially, it meant 'without music or muse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inability to recognize or reproduce musical tones.'