Music — English Vocabulary

Musical Genres27 words

• classical music🔊nounmusic that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms
• avant-garde music🔊nounmusic that rejects the conventional forms and introduces new and progressive themes
• experimental music🔊nouna genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional musical conventions, often exploring unconventional sounds, structures, techniques, or ideas
• popular music🔊nouna genre of music that is widely appealing to the general public and is commercially successful
• folk music🔊nountraditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style
• electronic music🔊nouna genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound
• fusion music🔊nounmusic that combines the elements and styles of two different genres and forms something new
• religious music🔊nounmusic that is created and performed in association with religious beliefs, practices, or rituals
• country music🔊nouna type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States
• reggae🔊nouna genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes
• Latin🔊nouna genre of music that originated in Latin America
• pop music🔊nounpopular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes
• jazz🔊nouna music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
• hip-hop🔊nounpopular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US
• progressive music🔊nouna genre of music that blends various styles and structures in an unconventional and innovative way, often characterized by lengthy and complex compositions and instrumental passages
• bhangra🔊noun‌a type of dance music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western reggae and jungle
• klezmer🔊nounthe traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe
• rocksteady🔊nouna genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, known for its laid-back, mid-tempo rhythms, soulful vocals, and close harmonies
• gospel music🔊nouna religious style of singing with soul and R&B elements that was first developed by the African American community of Southern Baptist and Pentecostal Churches
• ska🔊nouna fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat rhythm that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae
• Mento🔊nouna traditional Jamaican music genre that combines African and Caribbean influences, often featuring lively rhythms and upbeat melodies
• calypso🔊nouna type of Caribbean music marked with syncopated African rhythm and improvised words that satirize a current event or local figures, originally from Trinidad and Tobago
• spirituals🔊nouna genre of African-American religious folk songs that originated during the period of slavery in the United States
• easy listening🔊nouna genre of music characterized by mellow, soothing sounds and simple, memorable melodies that are easy to listen to and evoke feelings of relaxation and comfort
• rock and roll🔊phrasea type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums
• Christian music🔊nouna genre of music that features lyrics that are focused on faith in Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Bible, and Christian themes, often performed in a variety of styles
• psychedelic music🔊nounmusic that emerged during the 1960s which is inspired by the culture formed around the use of psychedelic drugs in that era

Classical Music12 words

• romantic music🔊nouna genre characterized by emotional expression, rich harmonies, and evocative melodies that emerged in the late 18th and 19th centuries
• postmodern music🔊nouna genre that challenges traditional conventions and incorporates elements from past styles in an experimental and self-referential manner
• contemporary classical music🔊nouna modern genre that incorporates diverse influences and techniques from various musical traditions
• minimal music🔊nouna contemporary classical genre with simple harmonic structures, repetitive patterns, and gradual changes
• early music🔊nountraditional European music from medieval, Renaissance or baroque period, especially when it is performed by the instruments of the same period
• Medieval music🔊nounthe music of the European Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 6th century to the 15th century, characterized by its religious and courtly nature and often performed without harmony
• Renaissance music🔊nouna historical period of Western classical music known for its polyphony, vocal choral compositions, and rich harmonies
• Baroque music🔊nouna period of European music in the 17th and 18th centuries during which distinguished composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, etc. created their compositions
• chamber music🔊nounan instrumental ensemble intended to be performed in a small room or auditorium in which one performer plays in each part, especially the string quartet of the 18th century
• classical crossover🔊nouna genre that blends classical music with contemporary styles, featuring classical vocal techniques and instrumentation alongside modern elements
• symphony🔊nouna long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements
• Galant music🔊nouna style of classical music from the mid-18th century characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and emphasis on melody

Electronic Music45 words

• ambient music🔊nouna genre of music known for its atmospheric and often electronic soundscapes, designed to create a relaxing and immersive listening experience
• ambient pop🔊nouna subgenre of popular music that incorporates ambient elements, such as atmospheric textures and dreamy soundscapes, into its musical arrangements
• dark ambient🔊nouna subgenre of ambient music that is characterized by eerie, haunting, and often unsettling atmospheric sounds
• ambient house🔊nouna subgenre of electronic dance music that blends the beat of house music with relaxing and immersive sounds to create a chill atmosphere
• ambient industrial🔊nouna genre of experimental music that combines elements of ambient and industrial music, often featuring dark, atmospheric, and industrial sounds
• ambient techno🔊nouna genre of electronic music that combines elements of ambient and techno, often featuring repetitive beats, synthetic sounds, and atmospheric textures
• ambient dub🔊nouna genre of electronic music that blends elements of ambient and dub music, characterized by slow, spacious rhythms, echoing effects, and dub-inspired production techniques
• space music🔊nouna genre of music that often features electronic instruments and creates a sense of floating and weightlessness, evoking the feeling of traveling through space
• dungeon synth🔊nounatmospheric fantasy-inspired music often created with synthesizers, evoking medieval and dungeon-like soundscapes
• hardstyle🔊nounfast-paced electronic dance music with energetic beats, heavy basslines, and distinctive screeching synths
• illbient🔊nounan experimental electronic genre blending ambient, hip-hop, and dub, known for its dark and futuristic soundscapes
• future bass🔊nounan electronic genre known for its melodic, futuristic, and bass-heavy tracks with energetic beats, lush synths, and soulful vocal samples
• new-age music🔊nouna genre of ambient and spiritual music characterized by soothing and introspective soundscapes with influences from world music traditions
• chill-out music🔊nouna type of electronic downtempo music that is supposed to make the audience calm and relaxed
• house music🔊nouna style of electronic dance music marked with a fast repetitive beat and a tempo of 110 to 130 bpm
• acid house🔊nouna subgenre of house music first developed in the US, marked with a fast steady beat and distorted synthesized sound effects, especially popular among those who take psychedelic drugs
• industrial music🔊nounan experimental genre characterized by harsh, abrasive sounds, unconventional elements, and mechanical aesthetics, with roots in post-punk, noise, and electronic music
• techno🔊nouna fast-paced style of electronic dance music with a few or no words
• trance music🔊nouna type of electronic dance music with hypnotic rhythms and sounds
• electronic rock🔊nouna genre that combines rock and electronic music, featuring guitars, synthesizers, and electronic beats, resulting in a fusion of traditional rock instrumentation with electronic sounds
• deep house🔊nouna genre of electronic dance music that has a slow and relaxed beat, with soulful vocals and a focus on melody and atmosphere
• nu-disco🔊nouna contemporary dance music genre with funky basslines, catchy melodies, and modern reinterpretations of classic disco elements
• electro house🔊nouna high-energy genre that combines house and electro music, featuring energetic beats, heavy basslines, and prominent synthesizers and electronic sounds
• electroacoustic music🔊nounan experimental genre that blends electronic and acoustic elements to create innovative and immersive soundscapes
• dub techno🔊nouna genre of electronic music that combines dub and techno, characterized by deep, atmospheric, and repetitive sounds with echo-laden effects, spacious reverbs, pulsating rhythms, and minimalist arrangements
• jungle music🔊nouna genre of electronic dance music rooted in the UK in the 1990s that has a fast drum beat and elements of hardcore and reggae
• electronica🔊nouna diverse genre of electronic music that blends experimental, ambient, and electronic styles to create unique and innovative soundscapes
• UK garage🔊nounan electronic dance music that combines elements of house music with soul, first developed in the UK in early 1990s
• dubstep🔊nouna genre of electronic dance music with heavy basslines, syncopated rhythms, sparse arrangements, and a distinct 'wobble' sound
• intelligent dance music🔊nounan experimental electronic genre with complex beats, unconventional rhythms, and innovative sound design
• breakbeat🔊nounan electronic music genre with syncopated rhythms, chopped-up drum samples, and distinctive 'breaks,' originating from hip hop and evolving into various sub-genres
• psychedelic trance🔊nounan electronic dance music genre known for its fast tempo, driving basslines, hypnotic melodies, and psychedelic soundscapes
• electronic dance music🔊nouna broad genre of music created primarily with electronic instruments and technology, characterized by strong rhythms and beats, and designed for dancing
• drum and bass🔊nouna genre of dance music originally from the UK with a fast drumbeat and heavy bassline
• acid techno🔊nounan electronic dance music genre with squelchy synthesizer sounds, pounding beats, and a futuristic vibe
• electronic body music🔊nouna raw, aggressive, and danceable genre of electronic music known for its repetitive beats, distorted vocals, and industrial elements
• speedcore🔊nounan extreme genre of hardcore techno with blistering fast beats, aggressive sounds, and high-energy tempos
• rave music🔊nouna genre of electronic dance music that has fast tempos, heavy basslines, and repetitive beats to create an energetic and exciting atmosphere
• drone music🔊nounan ambient genre of electronic music with sustained tones or sounds that create a hypnotic and immersive experience, evoking introspection and timelessness
• synth-pop🔊nouna subgenre of wave music developed in 1980s that employs a heavy use of synthesizers and electronic instruments
• glitch music🔊nouna subgenre of electronic music that is formed around the concept of aesthetic of failure during the 1990s, using glitch-based audio
• dance-punk🔊nouna genre that fuses punk rock and dance music, featuring energetic beats, punk-inspired instrumentation, and catchy melodies for a dynamic and vibrant sound
• Eurodance🔊nounupbeat electronic dance music with catchy melodies, energetic beats, and synthesized sounds that are dancefloor-friendly
• dance music🔊nounany music that is intended for dancing to, especially a type of electronic music with strong synthesized beat played in the clubs
• disco polo🔊nouna popular dance music genre from Poland with catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and danceable beats, often featuring Polish lyrics and a fusion of electronic and traditional instrumentation

Rock Music51 words

• alternative rock🔊nouna genre of music that blends elements of rock with other styles and experimental sounds, often featuring unconventional sounds and themes
• alternative dance🔊nouna genre that fuses dance, pop, and alternative rock, known for its catchy beats and melodic hooks
• hard rock🔊nouna genre of rock music marked with a heavy beat and high amplification of electric guitars
• gothic rock🔊nouna dark, atmospheric genre with haunting vocals and prominent basslines that emerged in the late 1970s
• dream pop🔊nounan ethereal, atmospheric genre with lush instrumentation and hazy vocals, emerged in the 1980s and 1990s
• instrumental rock🔊nouna vocal-free genre with dynamic guitars, melodic hooks, and powerful rhythms
• progressive rock🔊nouna subgenre of rock music of the late 1960s with sophisticated wordings and improvisations accompanied by unusual time signatures and instruments
• grunge rock🔊nouna subdivision of rock music with heavy metal and punk rock influences, popular in the early 1990s
• psychedelic rock🔊nouna genre of 1960s music that has a dreamy, surreal sound, made with electric guitars and effects, and often inspired by mind-altering drugs
• funk rock🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of funk and rock, characterized by tight grooves, syncopated rhythms, soulful vocals, and guitar-driven melodies
• indie rock🔊nouna genre of rock music with a fairly light tone that was first developed in the United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s
• experimental rock🔊nouna genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional rock music, often featuring unconventional song structures, unique instrumentation, and experimental soundscapes
• folk rock🔊nouna genre of music that blends folk and rock elements, often characterized by acoustic guitars, melodic vocal harmonies, and storytelling lyrics
• afro rock🔊nouna music genre that fuses African musical traditions with rock instrumentation and influences, creating a unique and vibrant sound
• garage rock🔊nouna genre of rock music characterized by its raw, energetic, and often lo-fi sound, typically associated with bands playing in small, unpolished spaces like garages
• post-rock🔊nounexperimental rock music known for its unconventional structures, instrumentation, and atmospheric soundscapes
• death rock🔊nouna subgenre of punk rock and gothic rock
• rap rock🔊nouna genre that fuses hip-hop/rap and rock, characterized by rap-style vocals and rock instrumentation
• neo-progressive rock🔊nouna modernized subgenre of progressive rock with complex structures, virtuosic musicianship, and philosophical lyrics
• space rock🔊nouna genre of psychedelic rock music with atmospheric, experimental, and cosmic themes, often featuring expansive instrumentation
• dance-rock🔊nounan upbeat genre that blends rock and dance music, featuring rhythmic tracks with catchy hooks and danceable grooves
• heavy metal🔊nounloud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals
• alternative metal🔊nouna subgenre of heavy metal music that combines elements of various musical genres to create a sound that is often characterized by heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and an emphasis on songwriting and structure
• death 'n' roll🔊nouna fusion of death metal and rock and roll, featuring heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and a groovy attitude
• funk metal🔊nouna fusion of funk and metal, featuring heavy guitar riffs, funky basslines, and energetic rhythms
• nu metal🔊nouna genre that fuses metal, alternative, and hip-hop, featuring downtuned guitars, rap-style vocals, and a blend of aggressive and melodic elements
• rap metal🔊nouna genre that merges rap/hip-hop with metal, featuring rap-style vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and confrontational lyrics
• folk metal🔊nouna genre that fuses folk music with heavy metal, featuring traditional instruments, folk melodies, and themes of folklore, mythology, or history, combined with the aggressive sound of metal
• gothic metal🔊nouna genre that combines elements of gothic rock or darkwave with heavy metal, featuring dark melodies, powerful vocals, and symphonic or orchestral elements for a dramatic and grandiose sound
• post-metal🔊nounan experimental genre that blends heavy guitar work, atmospheric elements, and influences from other genres for a progressive and introspective sound
• black metal🔊nouna subgenre of heavy metal music known for its aggressive and fast-paced sound, high-pitched and shrieking vocals, and dark, often controversial lyrics
• neoclassical metal🔊nouna fusion of classical music and heavy metal characterized by intricate guitar solos, shredding techniques, and classical-inspired melodies
• doom metal🔊nouna subgenre of heavy metal music that is characterized by slow tempos, heavy and downtuned guitars, dark and melancholic atmospheres, and often features deep, growling vocals
• death metal🔊nouna genre of extreme metal featuring aggressive, brutal music with guttural vocals, fast tempos, and dark, often violent lyrics
• progressive metal🔊nouna subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the technicality and complexity of progressive rock with the heaviness and intensity of heavy metal
• deathcore🔊nounan extreme metal subgenre that combines death metal and metalcore, featuring heavy breakdowns, guttural vocals, and dark lyrics
• metalcore🔊nouna heavy metal subgenre that combines hardcore punk and metal, featuring aggressive breakdowns, screamed and clean vocals, and a fusion of metal and punk riffing styles
• thrashcore🔊nouna subgenre of hardcore punk that blends thrash metal elements with short, fast, and aggressive songs, intense vocals, and punk-style riffing
• thrash metal🔊nouna harsh and loud subdivision of rock music with a fast tempo that combines elements of heavy metal and punk
• hardcore punk🔊nouna subgenre of punk rock music known for its fast, aggressive, and raw sound
• punk blues🔊nouna genre that fuses punk rock's raw energy with traditional blues elements, featuring distorted guitars, gritty vocals, and a blend of punk and blues styles
• folk punk🔊nouna fusion of folk music and punk rock, known for acoustic instruments, heartfelt lyrics, and a DIY punk ethos
• post-punk🔊nounalternative rock music that emerged as a reaction to punk rock, characterized by experimental songwriting, unique soundscapes, and a focus on mood, atmosphere, and social commentary
• noise rock🔊nounan experimental and abrasive genre of alternative rock characterized by dissonant sounds, unconventional song structures, and distorted guitars
• baroque pop🔊nouna genre that fuses baroque classical music with pop and rock, known for ornate arrangements, lush melodies, and intricate instrumentation
• glam rock🔊nouna subgenre of rock music that emerged in the 1970s in England, with male performers who were dressed unconventionally
• pop rock🔊nouna genre that combines pop and rock, known for catchy melodies, accessible song structures, and a balance between pop hooks and rock instrumentation
• pop punk🔊nouna genre of punk rock with pop melodies, catchy hooks, and upbeat songwriting, blending punk attitudes with mainstream appeal
• rock opera🔊nouna concept album or musical work that follows a narrative storyline, often with thematic elements throughout the album
• punk rock🔊nouna loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics
• cowpunk🔊nouna genre that combines punk rock with country and western, featuring twangy guitars, storytelling lyrics, and often humorous undertones

Folk and Country Music27 words

• neofolk🔊nouna genre blending folk, acoustic, and modern elements with philosophical or mythological themes
• industrial folk music🔊nouna genre that combines folk and acoustic elements with industrial and experimental sounds
• progressive folk🔊nouna genre that combines elements of folk music with progressive rock influences
• psychedelic folk🔊nouna genre of music that emerged in the 1960s and combines elements of folk music with psychedelic rock
• skiffle🔊nouna genre of music characterized by its use of homemade or improvised instruments and a fusion of folk, blues, and jazz influences
• folktronica🔊nouna genre that fuses folk music with electronic and experimental sounds, blending acoustic instrumentation with electronic production techniques
• contemporary folk music🔊nouna modern interpretation of traditional folk, featuring acoustic instrumentation, contemporary songwriting, and diverse influences from different cultures and musical styles
• Celtic music🔊nouna genre of traditional folk music originating from the Celtic regions of Europe, particularly Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany
• Chalga🔊nouna popular music genre from Bulgaria that fuses Bulgarian folk, pop, and oriental influences, known for its catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and provocative lyrics
• indie folk🔊nouna genre that blends folk, acoustic, and indie rock influences, featuring intimate songwriting, raw instrumentation, and a DIY ethos
• freak folk🔊nouna genre that blends folk, psychedelic, and experimental influences, characterized by unconventional song structures, eccentric lyrics, and a lo-fi or DIY aesthetic
• bluegrass🔊nouna type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched
• Christian country music🔊nouna subgenre of country music that incorporates themes of Christian faith and spirituality into the lyrics and messages of the songs
• country rock🔊nouna genre of music that blends elements of country music with rock and roll, featuring electric instrumentation and production techniques
• country rap🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of country music, Southern rap, and hip hop
• country pop🔊nouna genre that combines country and pop music, featuring catchy melodies, polished production, and pop-inspired lyrics
• country soul🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of country and soul music, characterized by soulful vocals, emotive performances, and a fusion of country and R&B influences
• rockabilly🔊nouna type of popular music that combines elements of rock and roll and country, dating back to 1950s
• alternative country🔊nouna subgenre of country music that blends traditional country and folk music with elements of rock, punk, and other genres
• boogie🔊nounan instrumental version of blues with a fast strong beat, played on the piano
• blues rock🔊nouna genre of rock music that combines the sound, rhythms, and structures of blues music with the electric instrumentation and production techniques of rock music
• British blues🔊nouna genre influenced by traditional blues music, characterized by electrified instruments, guitar solos, and British rock sensibilities
• classic female blues🔊nouna genre of blues music popularized in the 1920s and 1930s by African-American women
• country blues🔊nouna genre that blends country and blues, featuring acoustic instruments, heartfelt vocals, and lyrics exploring personal experiences and rural life with a rustic quality
• electric blues🔊nouna genre that fuses blues, R&B, and rock with amplified instruments, guitar solos, dynamic rhythms, and soulful vocals
• gospel blues🔊nouna genre that fuses gospel and blues, featuring soulful vocals, religious themes, and bluesy arrangements
• soul blues🔊nouna genre that blends soul and blues, featuring emotive vocals, R&B and gospel influences, and lyrics exploring love, loss, and personal experiences

Pop and Hip-Hop Music27 words

• C-pop🔊nounChinese popular music that encompasses a variety of styles
• K-pop🔊nouna type of popular music that is originally from South Korea, combining a variety of styles with visual elements
• J-pop🔊nouna genre of popular music originating from Japan
• emo pop🔊nouna subgenre of pop music that incorporates elements of emo music and a blend of pop punk, pop rock, and emo influences
• indie pop🔊nouna genre of DIY music that features catchy pop songs produced independently by artists outside of major labels, known for their individuality and creativity
• dance-pop🔊nouna genre of popular music characterized by upbeat and danceable tracks that blend elements of electronic dance music (EDM) with pop music
• electropop🔊nouna genre of electronic music with catchy melodies, danceable beats, and a modern, upbeat sound
• progressive pop🔊nouna genre that combines progressive rock with pop, featuring intricate song structures and experimental elements for a unique sound
• psychedelic pop🔊nouna genre that blends psychedelic rock with pop, featuring trippy and experimental sounds, colorful arrangements, and catchy melodies for a unique musical experience
• salon music🔊nouna refined genre that originated in the 19th century, characterized by sophisticated style and elements of classical, romantic, and folk music, played in elegant social settings
• alternative hip hop🔊nouna genre that defies traditional hip hop norms with experimental sounds, unique flows, and thought-provoking lyrics, pushing creative boundaries
• bounce music🔊nouna high-energy genre of hip hop and EDM with energetic beats, call-and-response vocals, and explicit lyrics, often associated with dance parties and twerking
• emo rap🔊nouna subgenre of hip hop music that combines elements of emo and rap, characterized by emotionally raw and introspective lyrics
• hardcore hip hop🔊nounan aggressive subgenre of hip hop with intense style, gritty lyrics, and heavy beats, often addressing social and political issues with raw, confrontational delivery
• pop rap🔊nouna fusion of pop music and rap, featuring catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and rap verses
• progressive rap🔊nouna genre that pushes the boundaries of traditional rap, incorporating experimental elements, complex lyrics, and innovative production techniques
• punk rap🔊nouna genre that combines the rebelliousness and anti-establishment attitude of punk music with the lyrical delivery and beats of rap
• rap opera🔊nouna musical genre that merges elements of hip hop and opera, typically featuring rap-style vocal delivery, storytelling, and theatrical elements
• snap music🔊nouna subgenre of hip hop characterized by its upbeat tempo, repetitive hooks, and emphasis on dancing and partying
• industrial hip hop🔊nouna genre that fuses hip hop and industrial music, characterized by gritty sounds, social commentary, and experimental elements
• gangsta rap🔊nouna subdivision of hip-hop music prevalent among black US communities, with themes of gang violence, sex and drugs
• southern hip hop🔊nouna regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated from the Southern United States
• Christian hip hop🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of hip hop with Christian themes, lyrics, and messages
• beatboxing🔊nouna form of vocal percussion in which a person creates various rhythmical sounds, beats, and melodies using their mouth, lips, tongue, and voice
• soft rock🔊nouna genre of popular music that features melodic, mellow, and often sentimental songs
• rap🔊nouna genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech
• noise music🔊nouna genre of experimental music that emphasizes the use of noise and unconventional sound elements to create unique and often challenging auditory experiences

Latin Music10 words

• Latin pop🔊nouna genre of popular music that incorporates Latin American musical elements and rhythms, often sung in Spanish or Portuguese, and infused with pop music sensibilities
• choro🔊nouna genre of Brazilian instrumental music that combines elements of European folk music with African rhythms, characterized by virtuosic melodies and intricate harmonies
• Latin rock🔊nouna music genre that combines elements of Latin American music, such as salsa or cumbia, with rock music, creating a fusion of styles
• Latin jazz🔊nouna rhythmic fusion of jazz improvisation with Latin American rhythms
• salsa music🔊nouna Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock
• corrido🔊nouna Mexican musical genre that tells stories of real-life events, often featuring accordion, guitar, and brass instrumentation
• Tejano music🔊nouna genre of music originating in Texas that blends Mexican folk music, polka, country, and rock, often sung in Spanish and characterized by accordion and guitar instrumentation
• reggaeton🔊nouna genre of music with origins in Latin America, characterized by its fusion of reggae, hip hop, and Latin rhythms, often featuring catchy beats, repetitive hooks, and lyrics in Spanish or Spanglish
• modinha🔊nouna sentimental and lyrical musical genre that originated in Portugal and became popular in Brazil, featuring solo voice and guitar accompaniment
• axe🔊nouna genre of Afro-Brazilian music characterized by vibrant rhythms and uplifting lyrics, often associated with celebration and positive energy

Jazz and Other African-American Music32 words

• acid jazz🔊nounJazzy genre with funky and electronic elements, featuring improvisation, groovy rhythms, and soulful melodies
• avant-garde jazz🔊nounCutting-edge genre pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz, often characterized by experimental and unconventional techniques, structures, and improvisation
• bebop🔊nouna style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, improvisation, and intricate melodies, originating in the 1940s
• chamber jazz🔊nouna style of jazz music that incorporates elements of classical chamber music
• ethno jazz🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of jazz with ethnic or world music influences
• free jazz🔊nouna style of jazz that emphasizes improvisation and experimentation, often characterized by unconventional musical structures, tonalities, and techniques
• free funk🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of funk, jazz, and experimental improvisation
• soul jazz🔊nouna genre of music that blends elements of jazz and soul, characterized by groovy rhythms, soulful melodies, and improvisation over a blues-based structure
• jazz rap🔊nouna subgenre of hip hop that incorporates elements of jazz music, such as jazz samples, instrumentation, and improvisation, into its production and style
• orchestral jazz🔊nouna style of jazz that incorporates large ensembles or orchestras, often featuring intricate arrangements and compositions, and blending jazz improvisation with classical instrumentation
• smooth jazz🔊nouna genre of jazz characterized by its polished and accessible sound, often featuring melodic and laid-back improvisation over contemporary R&B, funk, and pop-influenced grooves
• punk jazz🔊nouna genre that fuses punk rock with jazz, known for its rebellious spirit, improvisation, and experimental elements
• jazz fusion🔊nouna genre that combines elements of jazz and rock music, characterized by complex rhythms, virtuosic instrumentation, and improvisation
• hard bop🔊nouna style of jazz characterized by bluesy, soulful, and up-tempo performances with a focus on individual soloists
• gypsy jazz🔊nouna style of jazz music that features virtuosic acoustic guitar playing, fast tempos, and improvisation influenced by Romani music
• jazz-funk🔊nouna genre of music that combines elements of jazz and funk, characterized by groovy rhythms, strong bass lines, and improvisational solos
• nu jazz🔊nouna modern fusion of electronic elements with traditional jazz
• stride jazz piano🔊nouna style characterized by virtuosic solo piano playing with a distinct left-hand stride pattern
• funk🔊nouna style of dance music originated from African music and jazz, characterized by having a strong rhythm
• hip hop soul🔊nouna genre of music that blends elements of hip hop and R&B, characterized by soulful vocals, contemporary R&B production, and hip hop-inspired beats
• smooth soul🔊nouna genre of music known for its polished and sophisticated blend of soul, R&B, and pop, often featuring smooth vocal harmonies and lush instrumentation
• progressive soul🔊nounan innovative genre that fuses traditional soul with experimental elements, pushing the boundaries of song structures, arrangements, and production
• psychedelic soul🔊nouna genre that blends R&B vocals with psychedelic elements, including distorted guitars, unconventional instrumentation, and surreal lyrics
• afro-soul🔊nouna genre of music that combines soulful melodies, rhythms, and instrumentation with African musical influences, such as traditional African beats, languages, and cultural themes
• Philadelphia soul🔊nouna lush and melodic genre that originated in Philadelphia, known for its rich orchestral arrangements, tight vocal harmonies, and themes of love and social commentary
• cinematic soul🔊nouna genre of music that combines soulful sounds with cinematic and orchestral elements, evoking a grand, epic, and emotionally resonant feel reminiscent of film scores
• rhythm and blues🔊nouna type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s
• soul music🔊nouna type of music that is associated by gospel music with elements of R&B and an emphasis on vocals expressing intense emotions
• psychedelic funk🔊nouna groovy genre that blends funk with psychedelic elements, including distorted guitars, experimental instrumentation, and mind-bending effects
• neo soul🔊nouna contemporary genre that blends R&B, hip hop, and jazz influences, characterized by soulful vocals, organic instrumentation, and introspective lyrics
• swing music🔊nouna subgenre of jazz marked by its infectious, propulsive rhythm, prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments, and its association with the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s
• Afro-Cuban jazz🔊nouna fusion of jazz improvisation and harmony with Afro-Cuban rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation, blending African and Cuban musical traditions with jazz elements

Stringed Instruments40 words

• autoharp🔊nouna musical instrument resembling a small harp that employs a button-controlled mechanism for selecting chords
• balalaika🔊nouna stringed musical instrument from Russian origin with a triangular body and three strings
• banjo🔊nouna stringed musical instrument with a circular body and a long neck
• bouzouki🔊nouna stringed musical instrument of Greek origin with a long neck and round body
• bass guitar🔊nouna type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars
• guzheng🔊nouna traditional Chinese plucked zither with a long history, characterized by its distinctive sound and unique playing technique
• harp🔊nouna triangular musical instrument with a row of strings that are stretched vertically, played with the fingers
• Hawaiian guitar🔊nouna variant of the standard guitar played horizontally across the lap, known for its slack-key tuning and fingerpicking technique
• lute🔊nounan early stringed instrument with a rounded body and a long neck that is played like a guitar
• oud🔊nouna string instrument with a pear-shaped body, 11 strings and a short neck that is fretless
• psaltery🔊nouna stringed musical instrument featuring a flat wooden soundboard with strings stretched across it, traditionally played by plucking or striking the strings
• cello🔊nouna large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings
• Celtic harp🔊nouna small harp that is used in Irish or Scottish folk music
• cimbalom🔊nouna large musical instrument with a trapezoidal box or board in which strings are stretched, played by fingers or two small hammers
• santur🔊nouna traditional Persian hammered dulcimer, known for its distinctive sound produced by striking strings with small hammers, often used in Middle Eastern and Persian music
• sarod🔊nouna fretless stringed musical instrument from India, known for its deep, resonant sound and intricate melodies, commonly used in Hindustani classical music
• sitar🔊nouna stringed instrument of the Indian origin with a round body, long neck and two sets of metal strings that are plucked to make sound
• cittern🔊nouna stringed instrument that was popular during the Renaissance with a pear-shaped body and a neck that was thicker under the treble strings
• tanpura🔊nouna traditional Indian stringed instrument used for providing a continuous drone in Indian classical music, known for its rich and meditative sound
• ukulele🔊nouna small, four-stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar, originating from Hawaii
• veena🔊nouna traditional Indian plucked string instrument with a long neck and resonating body, known for its rich and melodic sound, commonly used in Indian classical music
• viola🔊nouna string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds
• violin🔊nouna musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings
• zither🔊nouna stringed instrument used in folk music consisting of a flat thin body and many strings stretched across that is played by fingers or a plectrum
• hurdy-gurdy🔊nouna musical instrument played by turning a handle and pressing keys that make a wheel turn against the strings and create a tune
• kora🔊nouna West African string instrument with a round body and 21 strings that is played like a harp and is similar to the lute
• lyre🔊nouna small U-shaped string instrument similar to the harp originated in ancient Greece
• thumb piano🔊nounany of the group of African musical instruments with a row of narrow metal pieces that is hold in the hands and played with the thumbs
• viol🔊nounan early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow
• violoncello🔊nouna large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths
• double bass🔊nounthe largest member of the violin family in the modern symphony orchestra that produces the lowest pitch
• guitar🔊nouna musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum
• electric guitar🔊nouna guitar capable of converting the vibration of its strings into electrical impulses using a pickup
• dulcimer🔊nouna stringed musical instrument with a trapezoidal board or box that is played by hitting the metal strings with a pair of light hammers
• marxophone🔊nouna unique, vintage musical instrument with a small keyboard and metal strings that are struck with hammers, producing a tinkling and bell-like sound
• crwth🔊nouna historical, bowed musical instrument from Wales, characterized by its boxy shape, multiple strings, and unique playing technique
• Pikasso guitar🔊nouna unique multi-neck guitar with intricate string arrangements, designed by luthier Linda Manzer
• musical saw🔊nouna saw that is used as a musical instrument, played by a bow and bent to produce different notes
• rubab🔊nouna traditional plucked musical instrument from Afghanistan, known for its pear-shaped body, resonant sound, and intricate melodies
• steel guitar🔊nouna type of guitar played horizontally, typically with a metal slide or bar to fret the strings, producing a characteristic sliding sound

Woodwind and Brass Instruments34 words

• harmonica🔊nouna small mouth organ with a row of metal reeds, hold against the lips and played by blowing or sucking air
• kazoo🔊nouna small toy instrument that produces a buzzing sound when the player blows into its hollow pipe which has a hole in it
• English horn🔊nouna woodwind instrument like an oboe that has a lower pitch and larger size
• bagpipe🔊nouna wind instrument with a reed and several sticks, played by squeezing a bag and blowing through one of its pipes, originated from Scotland
• French horn🔊nouna brass instrument with a curl in its tube and a flared bore that is played by valves
• trumpet🔊nouna musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons
• cornet🔊nouna brass instrument like a small trumpet that produces a mellower tone
• krummhorn🔊nouna wind instrument from the Medieval era with an end that curves upward, producing a nasal sound
• dulcian🔊nouna historical double-reed woodwind instrument, similar to a predecessor of the modern bassoon, known for its rich and expressive tone, commonly used in Baroque music
• saxophone🔊nouna curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons
• melodica🔊nouna wind instrument consisting of a keyboard and a mouthpiece into which the player blows
• bassoon🔊nouna woodwind instrument of the oboe family consisting of a long wooden tube and a double reed
• contrabassoon🔊nouna large double-reed woodwind instrument, producing deep, resonant tones and serving as the lowest-pitched instrument in the woodwind family
• shawm🔊nouna historical wind instrument resembling an oboe, known for its loud and piercing sound
• trombone🔊nouna wind instrument consisting of a wide hollow end and a sliding metal tube used to vary the pitch and produce a wide range of tones
• tuba🔊nouna large wind instrument with a curved tube and a wide bore that produces the lowest pitches in the brass family
• bugle🔊nouna brass instrument resembling a small trumpet, without any valves or keys, used for military calls
• cornetto🔊nounan early wind instrument with a cup-shaped mouthpiece, a conical tube and holes that are covered by the fingers
• soprano recorder🔊nouna woodwind musical instrument in the most common size that produces a high range of notes
• oboe🔊nouna woodwind double-reed instrument with a long tubular body and holes and keys on top
• ocarina🔊nounan ancient wind instrument shaped like an egg with holes in its body that are covered with the fingers
• panpipe🔊nouna musical instrument consisting of a set of bamboo or cane pipes in different lengths that are put in a row and fixed together, played by blowing
• didgeridoo🔊nounan Australian wind instrument consisting of a large bamboo or wooden tube that is played by blowing while using circular breathing technique
• euphonium🔊nouna large brass instrument resembling a small tuba that has 3 or 4 valves and produces a tenor voice
• fife🔊nouna small high-pitched flute with six or eight finger holes that is played along with drums in a military band
• flugelhorn🔊nouna brass instrument resembling a small trumpet with a larger bore and a mellower tone
• alpenhorn🔊nouna 12-feet-long wooden horn that was originally used by Swiss herdsmen for signaling in the Alps
• saxhorn🔊nounany of the family of brass instruments that have conical bores and valves
• sousaphone🔊nouna brass instrument of the tuba family with 4 valves and a very wide bore that is used in American marching bands
• penny whistle🔊nouna small woodwind instrument with six holes and a short pipe
• piccolo🔊nounthe smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute
• recorder🔊nouna simple wind instrument with a straight body and finger holes that produces a clear, sweet sound when air is blown through it
• harmonetta🔊nouna musical instrument that is played by blowing air into it and using a keyboard to produce different notes, similar to a harmonica but with a wider range of tones
• musette🔊nouna small, lightweight French bagpipe with a cylindrical chanter and a double-reed mouthpiece

Percussion Instruments35 words

• steel drum🔊nouna percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes
• drum🔊nouna musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands
• glockenspiel🔊nouna percussion instrument made of a row of metal bars of various sizes mounted on a frame and hit by a pair of small hammers
• marimba🔊nouna percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets
• snare drum🔊nouna small drum with two heads and snares stretched across the bottom head, producing a sharp, rattling sound when struck
• bell🔊nouna metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
• gong🔊nouna large, flat metal percussion instrument, typically circular in shape, suspended vertically and struck with a mallet to produce a resonant, reverberating sound
• cymbal🔊nouna percussion instrument in the form of a round metal plate that is played either by hitting a pair together or hitting one with a drumstick
• bass drum🔊nouna large percussion instrument played by striking a drumhead stretched over a hollow shell, producing deep, low-pitched tones
• bongo drum🔊nouna pair of small, tuned drums, typically of different sizes, joined together and played with the hands
• tabor🔊nouna small drum used in the past with a calfskin membrane, typically played by one hand
• tambourine🔊nouna percussion instrument with a round wooden frame, metal discs around its edge and a plastic or skin membrane, played with one hand
• timpani🔊nouna set of kettledrums played in an orchestra
• steelpan🔊nouna melodic and percussive instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago, made from oil barrels and commonly used in Caribbean and calypso music
• Hang drum🔊nouna modern, handcrafted percussion instrument known for its unique UFO-shaped design, with melodic and rhythmic properties
• tabla🔊nouna pair of small, hand-played drums from India and Pakistan that are used in classical, devotional, and popular music styles
• tubular bells🔊nouna percussion instrument consisted of a row of suspended metal tubes that produce a sound similar to that of a bell when hit by a bar
• chenda🔊nouna cylindrical percussion instrument from India, typically used in the state of Kerala's traditional temple music
• dholak🔊nouna double-headed hand drum widely used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, typically played with both hands and used in various genres of music
• ghatam🔊nouna traditional clay pot percussion instrument from South India, known for its unique shape, resonant sound, and intricate playing techniques
• castanets🔊noun(plural) percussion instruments consisting of a pair of small shells made of wood, ivory or plastic that are fastened to the thumb and clicked together using the fingers
• Jew's harp🔊nouna small musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue attached to a frame, which is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked to produce a twanging sound
• pakhavaj🔊nouna double-headed barrel-shaped drum from northern India used in traditional classical music and devotional music, particularly in the genres of dhrupad and kirtan
• mrindangam🔊nouna traditional double-headed drum from South India, known for its rhythmic versatility, intricate playing techniques
• daf🔊nouna Middle Eastern frame drum with a circular frame and a thin, stretched membrane, known for its rhythmic sound, used in Middle Eastern and Persian music
• wobbleboard🔊nouna musical instrument of Australian origin consisting of a fiberboard, which the performer holds in both hands and flexes to make low sounds
• xylophone🔊nouna percussion instrument consisting of a row of wooden bars in different lengths set on a frame, played by a wooden or plastic mallet
• conga drum🔊nouna single-barreled drum that is tall and narrow and is beaten by hands, from Cuban origin
• crotales🔊nouna percussion instrument consisting of small brass or bronze disks, or cymbals, hit with hard mallets each producing a different note
• carillon🔊nouna musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism
• agogo🔊nouna Latin and African musical instrument consisting of one or multiple bells that are played by hitting them with a wooden piece
• balafon🔊nouna large xylophone that is used in Western African music and uses hollow gourds as resonators
• keyboard glockenspiel🔊nouna metal-bar percussion instrument played with a keyboard, producing bright bell-like tones
• lamellophone🔊nouna percussion instrument with metal or bamboo strips that produce sound when plucked
• idiophone🔊nouna musical instrument that produces sound primarily through its own body or material, without the need for strings, membranes, or other external elements

Keyboard Instruments29 words

• fortepiano🔊nounan early version of the piano, known for its softer and more delicate sound compared to modern pianos, commonly used in classical music from the 18th and 19th centuries
• tangent piano🔊nounan early keyboard instrument with strings struck by tangents, known for its soft and intimate sound, used in historical and early music
• accordion🔊nouna box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys
• harpsichord🔊nounan early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer
• bowed clavier🔊nouna rare instrument that combines a keyboard with bowed strings, known for its unique and expressive sound, used in avant-garde and experimental music
• clavichord🔊nouna Western European keyboard instrument producing soft tones, especially used in the 18th century
• clavicymbalum🔊nouna historical keyboard instrument similar to a dulcimer, known for its plucked strings and bright sound, used in medieval and Renaissance music
• lautenwerck🔊nouna historical keyboard instrument that resembles a lute, known for its plucked strings and delicate sound, used in Baroque music
• claviharp🔊nouna hybrid musical instrument with strings like a harp and a small attached keyboard for plucking or damping the strings
• button accordion🔊nouna type of accordion that is played by pressing buttons or keys on one side of the instrument, rather than by pulling and pushing a bellows as with the more common piano accordion
• diatonic button accordion🔊nouna type of accordion that has buttons arranged in a diatonic scale pattern, typically used in folk, traditional, and regional music styles
• piano accordion🔊nouna type of accordion that is played by pressing piano-style keys on one side of the instrument while operating a bellows with the other hand to create sound
• calliope🔊nouna musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam or compressed air through large whistles, and is often used in outdoor events such as circuses and fairs
• claviola🔊nouna small, keyboard-like wind instrument with a unique sound that is a cross between an accordion and a clarinet
• concertina🔊nouna small polygonal instrument that resembles an accordion which is played by pressing keys and pulling and pushing its sides
• reed organ🔊nouna type of keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through metal reeds when keys are pressed
• pump organ🔊nouna keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through reeds using a foot-operated bellows or hand-pumped mechanism
• pipe organ🔊nouna large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in various lengths each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones
• celesta🔊nouna musical instrument with a small keyboard in which hammers hit a row of steel plates, producing a bell-like sound
• dulcitone🔊nouna historical keyboard instrument that produces a soft and delicate tone, similar to a celesta or glockenspiel
• harmonium🔊nouna musical instrument resembling a small organ in which the performer operates the pedals by feet and plays notes on the keyboard
• barrel organ🔊nouna mechanical musical instrument which produces a particular tune by turning a handle
• spinet🔊nounan early keyboard instrument similar to a harpsichord with strings set slantwise
• glasschord🔊nouna distinctive musical instrument that produces sound through struck or bowed glass rods, known for its unique and ethereal timbre
• terpodion🔊nouna rare and obsolete keyboard instrument resembling a harmonium or pump organ, used in some 19th-century compositions
• Wurlitzer electric piano🔊nounan electromechanical piano with metal reeds and hammers that produces a bright and percussive sound
• Rhodes piano🔊nounan electric piano that uses metal tines struck by hammers to produce its signature warm and mellow sound
• clavinet🔊nouna keyboard instrument that uses strings and pickups to produce a distinctive percussive and funky sound
• grand piano🔊nouna large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

Electronic Instruments17 words

• Reactable🔊nounan electronic musical instrument with a tangible tabletop interface for interactive music creation and performance
• AudioCubes🔊nounelectronic musical instruments that use infrared sensors and LED lights to detect gestures and trigger sound, offering an interactive way to create music
• Continuum Fingerboard🔊nouna musical instrument interface that uses a continuous touch-sensitive surface to produce electronic music sounds, allowing for a wide range of expressive gestures and techniques
• theremin🔊nounan electronic musical instrument played without physical contact, controlled by hand movements near two antennas that manipulate electromagnetic fields to produce sound
• electronic drum🔊nouna percussion instrument that generates sound electronically using sensors and triggers, typically played with drumsticks or fingers
• electronic keyboard🔊nouna musical instrument that produces sound electronically through synthesized or sampled audio, and is played using a keyboard interface
• drum machine🔊nounan electronic musical instrument that stimulates percussion sounds, drum beats and patterns
• stylophone🔊nouna small electronic keyboard producing a buzzing sound when a stylus touches its metal keys
• omnichord🔊nouna unique electronic musical instrument that combines elements of a autoharp, a synthesizer, and a rhythm machine, typically played by strumming or plucking its chord buttons
• ondes Martenot🔊nounan early electronic musical instrument that uses a keyboard and a ribbon controller to produce a wide range of unique and expressive sounds
• Eigenharp Pico🔊nouna handheld electronic musical instrument that features a highly sensitive and versatile touch interface capable of producing a wide variety of sounds and effects
• XTH sense🔊nouna wearable biophysical sensor that converts body movements into digital audio and visual outputs, used as a musical instrument for artistic expression
• AlphaSphere🔊nouna sensory instrument that combines music, light, and touch to provide a meditative and immersive experience
• Synclavier🔊nouna vintage digital synthesizer and music production system
• synthesizer🔊nounan electronic musical instrument that produces the sounds of other instruments
• vocoder🔊nouna musical instrument that synthesizes human speech or other sounds by analyzing and processing the input signal
• vibraphone🔊nounan electronic percussion instrument with two rows of metal bars that the player hits and a motor-driven vane that produces a vibrato effect, especially used in jazz

Parts of Musical Instruments26 words

• bellows🔊noun(plural) a mechanical tool that produces a current of air to blow into a fire or produce a sound in a musical instrument
• catgut🔊nouna type of durable cord that is obtained from animal intestines used in making musical instruments
• fret🔊nouna small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note
• pedal🔊nouna flat bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that is pushed by the feet to change or control the sound produced
• plectrum🔊nouna small flat piece of plastic, wood, etc. that is used in plucking the strings of a musical instrument such as a guitar, harpsichord, etc.
• resonator🔊nounthe hollow part inside a musical instrument or a piece of equipment that resonates a single sound or wave length
• soft pedal🔊nouna pedal on a piano that is pressed in order to produce a softer tone
• tuning peg🔊nouna wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument
• fingerboard🔊nouna narrow flat part on the neck of a string instrument where the fingers press the strings to play various notes
• soundbox🔊nounthe hollow part of a string instrument such as a guitar or violin that produces a resonance
• headstock🔊nounthe portion at the end of the neck of a stringed musical instrument that holds the tuning pegs or machine heads
• capstan🔊nouna rotating spindle used to apply tension, often used in musical instruments and other mechanical devices
• upper bout🔊nounthe curved upper section of the body of a stringed musical instrument, such as a violin, viola, or cello, that sits above the instrument's waist and is located between the neck and the upper part of the f-holes
• lower bout🔊nounthe lower curved section of the body of a musical instrument, typically a stringed instrument such as a guitar or violin
• sound hole🔊nounan opening in a stringed instrument's body that enhances its sound
• pickguard🔊nouna protective plate attached to a stringed instrument to prevent scratches or damage from picking or strumming
• soundboard🔊nounthe wooden surface on a stringed instrument that amplifies the vibrations of the strings to produce sound
• pickup🔊nouna transducer device used to capture the vibrations of a musical instrument's strings and convert them into an electrical signal
• guitar output jack🔊nouna component on a guitar that allows for the connection of a cable to an amplifier or other audio equipment for amplification or recording purposes
• tone knob🔊nouna control on an electric guitar or other electronic instrument that allows the player to adjust the tonal characteristics of the instrument's sound, typically by boosting or cutting certain frequencies
• potentiometer🔊nouna variable resistor that can be used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit by adjusting the resistance of the potentiometer
• bass bar🔊nouna structural component inside the body of a string instrument, such as a violin or cello, that helps support the pressure exerted by the strings on the top (soundboard) of the instrument
• peg box🔊nounthe part of a string instrument where the tuning pegs are located
• tailpiece🔊nouna tailpiece is a component on stringed musical instruments, such as violins, cellos, and guitars, that anchors the strings at the bottom end of the instrument and provides a point of attachment for the strings to the instrument's body
• piano action🔊nounthe mechanical assembly inside a piano that translates the depression of keys into the striking of strings, controlling the hammer's movement and allowing for dynamics and expression in playing
• fallboard🔊nounthe hinged covering that can be raised to access the keyboard of a piano or lowered to protect it when not in use

Types of Musicians29 words

• bandsman🔊nouna musician who plays in a band, typically referring to a military or brass band
• bassist🔊nouna person who plays the bass guitar or double bass
• accompanist🔊nouna musician who supports others by playing an instrument, providing harmony or rhythm
• cellist🔊nouna person who plays the cello
• drummer🔊nounsomeone who plays a drum or a set of drums in a band
• fiddler🔊nouna person who plays the violin, especially in folk music
• impressionist🔊nouna painter, musician or writer who follows the principles of impressionism
• instrumentalist🔊nouna performer skilled in playing a particular instrument
• keyboardist🔊nouna person who plays any instrument with a keyboard, especially an electric piano
• one-man band🔊nouna performer who plays several instruments simultaneously
• organist🔊nouna musician who plays the organ
• pianist🔊nounsomeone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one
• piper🔊nouna person who plays the musical bagpipe
• saxophonist🔊nounsomeone who plays the saxophone
• timpanist🔊nouna musician who plays the timpani
• bassoonist🔊nouna person who plays the bassoon
• clarinetist🔊nouna person who plays the clarinet
• trombonist🔊nouna person who plays the trombone
• bugler🔊nouna person who plays the bugle
• guitarist🔊nounsomeone who plays the guitar
• harpist🔊nouna person who plays the harp
• harpsichordist🔊nouna person who plays the harpsichord, which is a keyboard instrument
• oboist🔊nouna person who plays the oboe
• percussionist🔊nouna person who plays percussion instruments, especially in an orchestra
• concertmaster🔊nounthe principal musician, typically the lead violinist, in an orchestra who is responsible for leading their section, tuning the group, and acting as a link between the conductor and musicians
• busker🔊nouna person who performs music in a public place asking the passers-by for money
• virtuoso🔊nounsomeone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument
• first chair🔊nounthe principal or lead musician of a particular section in an orchestra or ensemble
• flutist🔊nouna person who plays the flute

Other People in the Music Industry16 words

• composer🔊nouna person who writes music as their profession
• drum major🔊nounthe marching band leader who conducts performances and coordinates musicians' movements
• maestro🔊nouna person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance
• disc jockey🔊nounsomeone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.
• frontwoman🔊nounthe lead female vocalist or performer in a pop or rock band
• musical director🔊nounthe person who manages the musical aspects of a production or performance, such as the conductor of an orchestra
• singer🔊nounsomeone whose job is to use their voice for creating music
• songwriter🔊nounsomeone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music
• video jockey🔊nouna person whose job is to introduce and play music videos on TV, at a party, etc.
• vocalist🔊nouna person who sings, especially one performing in a rock, jazz or pop band
• record producer🔊nounan individual who oversees and manages the production process of creating recorded music
• audio engineer🔊nounsound professional responsible for recording, mixing, and editing audio to achieve desired results
• music agent🔊nouna professional who represents and promotes musicians or bands, helping them secure performances, tours, and other opportunities in the music industry
• music teacher🔊nounsomeone who instructs others in the theory, practice, and appreciation of music
• troubadour🔊nouna person who wanders around and sings old and local songs
• singer-songwriter🔊nouna musician who writes and performs their own songs

Musical Ensembles19 words

• big band🔊nouna large group of musicians playing jazz or dance music that usually features ensemble playing and solo improvisations
• garage band🔊nounan amateur group of people who play and practice rock music in a garage
• supergroup🔊nouna successful rock band consisting of musicians who have already become famous in other bands
• tribute band🔊nouna music group or performer that recreates the songs, style, appearance, and stage manner of a well‑known artist or band, often aiming for a close approximation of the original act
• boy band🔊nouna musical group composed of young male singers who typically perform pop or R&B music, often with synchronized dance routines and a carefully cultivated image
• brass band🔊nouna musical ensemble primarily composed of brass instruments, often accompanied by percussion, and playing a variety of musical genres
• chamber orchestra🔊nouna small orchestra comprising a limited number of musicians, often one player per part
• dance band🔊nouna musical ensemble, specializing in performing music suitable for dancing
• gamelan🔊nouna traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble comprising metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs, used in ceremonial and cultural events
• glee club🔊nouna musical ensemble, typically consisting of vocalists, that performs choral music, often in a formal or academic setting, and may include arrangements of popular songs or show tunes
• marching band🔊nouna group of instrumental musicians, often brass and percussion, who perform while marching in parades or events
• steel band🔊nouna musical ensemble from Trinidad and Tobago, consisting of steel drums played with mallets or sticks
• girl group🔊nouna musical ensemble consisting of female vocalists who perform together, often with choreographed dance routines, and typically focusing on pop, R&B, or other contemporary music genres
• men's chorus🔊nouna musical ensemble consisting of male vocalists who perform together, often with harmonized singing, and typically focusing on choral music or a cappella arrangements
• military band🔊nouna musical ensemble from a military organization, typically playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments for ceremonial and entertainment purposes
• symphony orchestra🔊nouna large ensemble of musicians playing symphonic music, led by a conductor
• percussion ensemble🔊nouna group of percussion instruments played together in a coordinated manner
• cover band🔊nouna band that performs songs by other artists, usually replicating their style and arrangements
• rock band🔊nouna musical group consisting of musicians who play rock music, typically including electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals

Musical Notation51 words

• B🔊nounthe 7th note in the C-major scale
• C🔊nounthe first note in the C-major scale
• D🔊nounthe second note of the C-major scale
• E🔊nounthe third note in the C-major scale
• F🔊nounthe fourth note in the C-major scale
• G🔊nounthe fifth note in the C-major scale
• whole note🔊nouna musical note that is held or sustained for the duration of four beats in 4/4 time, typically denoted by an open oval shape
• double whole note🔊nouna square-shaped notehead with no stem or flags representing a note duration equivalent to four whole notes in Western music
• middle C🔊nounthe C note situated approximately in the middle of the piano keyboard, often serving as a reference point for pitch
• octave🔊nounthe interval between the first and the last notes in eight diatonic degrees
• double sharp🔊nouna musical symbol that indicates the raising of a note by two half steps or two semitones, equivalent to the same note as a natural but two half steps higher
• half note🔊nouna note symbol that represents a duration equal to half the value of a whole note, typically lasting for two beats in 4/4 time
• half step🔊nounthe smallest interval used in Western music, equal to the distance between two adjacent notes on a keyboard or fretboard
• fermata🔊nouna musical symbol placed over a note or rest to indicate that it should be held longer than its normal duration
• double bar🔊nouna pair of upright lines in written music marking the end of a composition or a main passage
• quarter note🔊nouna note symbol representing a duration equal to one quarter of the value of a whole note
• ledger line🔊nouna short line added above or below the staff to represent a note that is outside the range of the staff
• bar line🔊nounan upright line that separates the bars in written music
• maxima🔊nouna note duration equivalent to 64 whole notes in Western music
• quadruple note🔊nouna note duration equivalent to 16 whole notes in Western music
• dotted bar line🔊nouna musical symbol indicating the end of a section or phrase in sheet music
• clef🔊nounany of the signs written on the left-hand end of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes
• G clef🔊nouna musical symbol that indicates the position of the G note on the staff, also known as the treble clef
• C clef🔊nouna musical symbol used to indicate the position of middle C on a staff, and is commonly used for notating the pitches of instruments such as viola, bassoon, and cello
• F clef🔊nouna musical symbol that indicates the position of the F note on the staff, also known as the bass clef
• octave clef🔊nouna musical symbol used to indicate that the written notes should be played or sung one octave higher or lower than notated
• neutral clef🔊nouna type of clef used to notate rhythms without specifying pitch, commonly for percussion instruments
• tablature🔊nouna system of musical notation used for fretted string instruments, representing finger placement on the instrument's strings and frets
• eighth note🔊nouna musical note symbol representing a duration equal to one eighth of the value of a whole note
• sixteenth note🔊nouna musical note symbol representing a duration equal to one sixteenth of the value of a whole note
• thirty-second note🔊nouna note symbol representing a duration equal to one thirty-second of the value of a whole note
• sixty-fourth note🔊nouna musical note symbol representing a duration equal to one sixty-fourth of the value of a whole note
• hundred twenty-eighth note🔊nouna musical notation representing a very short duration of time, typically used in fast-paced music
• two hundred fifty-sixth note🔊nouna musical notation representing an extremely short duration of time, typically used in very fast-paced music
• dotted note🔊nouna musical note with a dot placed to the right of it, which increases its duration by half, indicating that it should be held longer than a regular note of the same value
• ghost note🔊nouna percussive note played with reduced or muted volume, often used in drumming and rhythm guitar to add subtle accents or create a syncopated feel
• breath mark🔊nouna musical notation symbol indicating where a performer should take a breath while playing or singing
• double flat🔊nouna musical symbol that indicates the lowering of a note by two half steps or two semitones, equivalent to the same note as a natural but two half steps lower
• common time🔊nouna musical meter with a 4/4 time signature, indicating four beats per measure
• alla breve🔊nouna musical notation indicating that the music should be played with a double beat, where the half note receives one beat
• quarter tone🔊nouna musical interval that is half the size of a semitone
• time signature🔊nouna sign written at the beginning of a musical composition in the form of a fraction showing the number of beats in each bar
• marcato🔊nouna musical term indicating that a note or passage should be played with a marked emphasis or accent
• tenuto🔊nouna musical term indicating that a note should be held for its full duration, typically marked by a horizontal line or dash above or below the note
• arpeggio🔊nouna musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously
• grace note🔊nouna musical ornament that is played quickly before the main note and is not essential to the harmony or melody of a piece of music
• key signature🔊nounthe set of marks at the beginning of a printed piece of music, indicating the key in which the piece is played
• mordent🔊nouna musical ornament indicating a rapid alternation between a note and the note above or below it
• repeat sign🔊nouna notation symbol consisting of two vertical lines with dots or arrows, indicating that a section of music should be repeated from the beginning or a designated point
• tuplet🔊nouna notation that indicates a grouping of a specific number of notes or beats within a time value, allowing for irregular rhythms or subdivisions
• note value🔊nounthe relative duration or length of a musical note or rest

Musical Elements14 words

• dynamics🔊nounthe variation or contrast in volume or intensity of a musical performance
• musical expression🔊nounthe use of dynamics, phrasing, tempo, articulation, and other interpretive elements by a performer to convey the emotional or artistic intent of a piece of music, adding depth, feeling, and individuality to the performance
• melody🔊nounthe arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music
• notation🔊nouna system of written signs or symbols that are used in music or mathematics
• timbre🔊nounthe unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color
• stave🔊nouna set of horizontal lines and spaces on which musical notes are written
• downbeat🔊nounthe first beat of a measure, typically emphasized in terms of accentuation and providing a sense of rhythmic stability
• diatonic scale🔊nouna seven-note scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps
• unison🔊nounthe simultaneous performance of the same pitch or note by multiple musicians or instruments
• riff🔊nouna short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition
• tonality🔊nounthe organization of pitches and chords around a central pitch, creating a sense of harmonic stability and establishing a key center
• phrasing🔊nounthe organization and shaping of musical phrases or sections to convey expression, emotion, and musical coherence
• tremolo🔊nouna rapid repetition of a single musical note or alternation between two notes
• vibrato🔊nouna slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

Musical Pieces25 words

• adagio🔊nouna movement or composition intended to be played at a slow tempo
• concerto🔊nouna musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
• fantasia🔊nouna musical composition with an improvised style that does not have a fixed form
• fugue🔊nouna classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated
• aubade🔊nouna musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning
• chorale🔊nouna musical composition resembling or including a harmonized Lutheran hymn or psalm
• divertimento🔊nouna piece of instrumental music with light character in various movements, usually written for a small orchestra
• etude🔊nounan instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill
• intermezzo🔊nouna short instrumental piece that is performed between the acts of an opera or other musical performance
• largo🔊nouna musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner
• medley🔊nouna set of musical pieces that are performed or sung successively in a continuous tune
• nocturne🔊nouna romantic or dreamy composition written for the piano, dealing with night or evening
• opus🔊nouna musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created
• oratorio🔊nouna lengthy musical composition with a religious theme based on the Bible written for orchestra, choirs and singers without using costumes, action, or any scenery
• raga🔊nouna piece of traditional Indian music marked by intervals and melodic patterns, used for improvisation
• rhapsody🔊nounan instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions
• scherzo🔊nouna light and short instrumental piece of music in rapid triple time that is usually part of a symphony or sonata
• signature tune🔊nouna short and particular piece of music associated with a specific program or performer
• sonata🔊nouna musical composition for a solo instrument, typically accompanied by piano, in 3 or 4 movements of contrasting keys
• symphony🔊nouna long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements
• tone poem🔊nouna piece of music in one movement that is intended for symphony orchestra, telling a story or describing a place or an idea
• wedding march🔊nouna piece of music traditionally played during a wedding ceremony
• intro🔊nouna short introduction to a literary or musical composition
• piano concerto🔊nouna composition for piano and orchestra, featuring a solo piano part with orchestral accompaniment
• concerto grosso🔊nouna musical composition typically from the Baroque period, featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasted with a larger ensemble

Specific Songs and Music19 words

• carol🔊nouna religious song that people sing at Christmas
• chanty🔊nouna rhythmic song that sailors used to sing in the past while working together
• dirge🔊nouna song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief, especially one performed at a funeral or memorial
• folk song🔊nouna song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people
• hymn🔊nouna religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation
• lullaby🔊nouna soft, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep
• madrigal🔊nouna song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century
• chant🔊nouna word, phrase, or song repeated over and over, often during religious or ritual practices
• ballad🔊nouna tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem
• torch song🔊nouna popular romantic song that revolves around an unrequited or lost love
• love song🔊nouna musical composition that expresses romantic feelings
• car song🔊nounsongs that are commonly played or listened to while driving in a car, often chosen for their energetic, enjoyable, or nostalgic qualities that enhance the driving experience
• mashup🔊nouna remix that blends two or more songs into one track
• serenade🔊nouna musical composition or performance, often performed outdoors at night, conveying romantic feelings
• mazurka🔊nounmusic that accompanies a Polish dance in moderate triple time for four or eight couples
• ditty🔊nouna short and simple song or poem
• jingle🔊nouna short catchy tune, often used in advertising
• soundtrack🔊nounthe recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical
• merengue🔊nouna lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

Parts of Musical Pieces8 words

• accompaniment🔊nounthe musical support provided by one or more instruments or voices to enhance or complement a soloist or main melody
• descant🔊nouna melody sung or played above the main melody, typically in a higher register
• excerpt🔊nouna short piece taken from a longer composition
• leitmotif🔊nouna theme that appears in a literary or musical piece several times and is associated with a particular person, idea or object
• middle eight🔊nouna contrasting section in a song that typically spans eight bars, serving as a bridge between verses and choruses
• prelude🔊nouna short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject
• cadenza🔊nouna solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity
• obbligato🔊nouna musical part that is integral to a piece of music and cannot be omitted

Listening to Music19 words

• tracklist🔊nouna set of musical pieces or songs listed in the same order in which they appear on a recording
• turntable🔊nounthe flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played
• long play🔊nouna full-length album
• A-side🔊nounthe side of a musical record that is regarded as the main release and is more likely to be successful
• B-side🔊nounthe side of a musical record that does not have the main songs
• CD writer🔊nouna piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD
• MP3 player🔊nouna small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files
• concept album🔊nounan album of popular music the tracks of which are unified around a particular theme or idea
• discography🔊nounall of the records or a list of the records that have been created by a particular singer, composer or musical band
• ghetto blaster🔊nouna stereophonic radio and CD or tape player that is portable and produces a very loud sound
• headphones🔊nouna device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing
• laserdisc🔊nouna large disk with plastic coating on which information, such as music, video, etc., can be stored, now replaced by the DVD
• loudspeaker🔊nouna piece of equipment that makes sounds louder, used for playing music, etc.
• playlist🔊nouna set of recorded songs and pieces of music that have been selected to be broadcast on a radio station or a radio program
• record player🔊nouna playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker
• sound system🔊nouna piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers
• extended play🔊nouna music recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer tracks than a full album
• compact disc🔊nouna small disc on which audio or other formats are recorded and could be played back by a player or computer using laser
• liner note🔊nounthe explanatory information that is printed on a paper, accompanying a CD or DVD of musical recordings

Recording Studio Equipment19 words

• fuzzbox🔊noun‌a device that is used to give a distortion to the sound produced by an electric guitar or other instruments
• digital audio workstation🔊nouna software application used for recording, editing, and producing digital audio on a computer
• microphone stand🔊nouna device to hold microphones in place for recording or performing
• pop filter🔊nouna screen or shield used with a microphone to reduce plosive sounds and wind noise during recording
• microphone🔊nouna piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder
• diffuser🔊nouna device that disperses sound waves to enhance acoustic quality in a room or performance area
• bass trap🔊nouna device used to control and improve low-frequency acoustics in recording studios and other spaces
• microphone preamplifier🔊nounan electronic device that amplifies the weak electrical signal from a microphone before it is further processed or recorded, enhancing its strength and quality
• headphone amplifier🔊nouna device that amplifies audio for headphones, providing increased volume and improved audio quality
• MIDI controller🔊nouna device that sends MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) messages to control music software or hardware
• DI unit🔊nouna device that converts high impedance unbalanced signals to low impedance balanced signals for direct connection to audio systems, eliminating noise and impedance issues
• multicore cable🔊nouna cable with multiple channels for transmitting audio or video signals in a single jacket
• studio monitor🔊nouna specialized loudspeaker designed for audio production and professional sound monitoring in recording studios, broadcast facilities, and home studios
• amplifier🔊nounan electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder
• sequencer🔊nouna device or software that can record, edit or play back sequences of musical notes, chords, or rhythms that can be transmitted to an electric instrument
• recording machine🔊nouna device used to capture audio or video signals
• recording system🔊nouna setup comprising various devices, software, and components used to capture, store, and manage audio or video recordings
• recording equipment🔊nounthe various tools, devices, and instruments used to capture, process, and produce audio or video recordings
• high fidelity🔊nouna high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

Opera16 words

• opera house🔊nouna theater designed for performing operas
• opera star🔊nouna highly skilled and accomplished singer who performs leading roles in operatic productions
• verismo🔊nouna style of opera or literature portraying realistic and gritty depictions of everyday life
• breeches role🔊nouna role where a female is portraying a male character in opera, typically dressed in male clothing
• tessitura🔊nounthe comfortable range of pitches within a piece of music or a vocal part where the performer's voice or instrument sounds natural and resonant
• operetta🔊nouna light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes
• coloratura🔊nouna type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages
• continuo🔊nouna style of musical accompaniment where a keyboard instrument plays a bassline along with improvised chords
• dramma giocoso🔊nounan Italian operatic genre that combines elements of both drama and comedy, featuring a mix of serious and humorous elements in the plot, music, and overall tone
• libretto🔊nounthe text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works
• opera buffa🔊nouna genre of Italian comic opera known for lighthearted storylines, witty dialogue, and comedic situations, featuring accessible music and often stock characters
• recitative🔊nouna style of vocal singing in opera and oratorio characterized by a speech-like delivery, used to advance the plot or convey dialogue
• castrato🔊nouna male singer with a unique voice type resulting from castration before puberty
• overture🔊nounthe introductory piece of an opera, ballet, oratorio or any lengthy musical performance
• aria🔊nouna long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera
• librettist🔊nouna person who writes the words of a musical play or an opera, known as libretto

The Music Industry16 words

• copyright🔊nouna legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.
• demo🔊nouna short recording that serves as a sample of the work of a musical band or performer
• genre🔊nouna style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features
• A & R🔊nounthe division in a record label responsible for scouting, signing, and developing musical artists and overseeing their recording process
• recording studio🔊nouna place designed and equipped for recording and producing audio tracks and music
• recording label🔊nouna company that produces and markets recorded music, overseeing the recording, production, distribution, and promotion of music releases
• record company🔊nouna business entity that specializes in producing, distributing, and promoting recorded music
• EPK🔊nouna digital package that contains promotional materials and information about a person, company, or event
• digital service provider🔊nouna company that offers services like streaming, cloud storage, and software through the Internet
• fangirl🔊nouna young woman or girl who is extremely zealous or overly obsessed with a band, comic book, actor, etc.
• the performing arts🔊nountypes of art such as dance, drama, and music that are performed in front of an audience
• back catalog🔊nouna collection of previous records produced by a musician or a company
• remix🔊nouna new version of an existing record made by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device
• world music🔊nounpopular music that is originated in or incorporates elements of non-Western traditional music
• audio mixing🔊nounthe process of combining and adjusting individual audio tracks, including instruments, vocals, and effects, to create a balanced and cohesive sound for a final music or audio production
• independent music🔊nounmusic that is produced without the resources of a major label or is self-released by an artist

Musical Performances6 words

• concert🔊nouna public performance by musicians or singers
• jam session🔊nounan informal gathering of musicians who come together to play music spontaneously
• production number🔊nouna musical scene in a movie or play in which all or nearly all of the cast dance and sing
• recital🔊nouna public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group
• promenade concert🔊nouna classical music concert where the audience is not seated and is free to move around during the performance, often held in a large open space or designated area
• rock concert🔊nouna live musical performance featuring a band or artist playing rock music

Describing Music18 words

• staccato🔊adjectiveplaying or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them
• tuneless🔊adjectivelacking a pleasant tune
• tuneful🔊adjectivepleasantly melodic and harmonious
• symphonic🔊adjectiveconnected with or in form of a symphony
• melodious🔊adjectivehaving a pleasant sound
• instrumental🔊adjective(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals
• sharp🔊adjective(of a person's style or clothes) dressy and fashionable, often conveying a sense of sophistication and elegance.
• atonal🔊adjective(of a piece of music) marked by a lack of tonality
• ambient🔊adjectiverelating to the type of music that emphasizes on tone and atmosphere rather than traditional structure
• aleatory🔊adjectiveconnected with or denoting musical compositions or other art forms that involve random choice using computer techniques
• brassy🔊adjectivehaving a harsh, loud, or bold tone, reminiscent of brass instruments
• biphonic🔊adjectivedescribing a quality of music that involves the simultaneous production of two distinct pitches or tones, often with one serving as a drone or sustained pitch while the other carries the melody or rhythm
• rhythmic🔊adjectivehaving a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events
• orchestral🔊adjectivemade for or related to an orchestra, typically involving a wide range of instruments playing together
• all-star🔊adjective(of a performance) exceptional in quality or features highly skilled performers
• solid-body🔊adjective(of musical instruments) having a body made entirely from a solid block of wood or other solid material
• monophonic🔊adjectivedescribing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel
• on shuffle🔊adverb(of tracks on a music player or an app) played randomly

Producing, Performing, and Recording Music21 words

• bang out🔊verbto play or perform something loudly, energetically, or enthusiastically
• busk🔊verbto play music in public and ask the passers-by for money
• clap out🔊verbto clap hands rhythmically or percussively during a performance, either by musicians or the audience
• lip-synch🔊verbto move one's lips in synchronization with recorded music or speech
• pound out🔊verbto play with force and vigor, often producing a repetitive and intense sound on musical instruments
• record🔊verbto store information in a way that can be used in the future
• remaster🔊verbto improve the quality of a previously recorded or mastered work, such as music or film, to achieve higher audio or visual fidelity
• sight-read🔊verbto read and perform a piece of written music at first sight without prior preparation
• slur🔊verbto perform a series of musical notes smoothly and without separation
• strum🔊verbto play a stringed instrument by sweeping the fingers lightly across the strings
• tongue🔊verbto articulate the beginning of a note on a wind instrument by briefly interrupting the airflow with the tongue
• trill🔊verbto produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or a whole tone apart
• tune up🔊verbto adjust a musical instrument so that it plays in the correct pitch
• whistle🔊verbto make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
• headline🔊verbto be the star performer in a concert or performance
• remix🔊verbto produce a new version of a recorded piece of music by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device
• choir🔊verbto sing or perform as part of a choir or choral group
• solo🔊verbto perform a musical piece or passage alone
• reprise🔊verbto repeat or perform again, especially a musical or theatrical piece
• verse🔊verbto convert or express something in the form of poetry or verses
• encore🔊verbto perform an additional piece of music or repeat a performance in response to an enthusiastic audience's request

Nouns Related to Music35 words

• percussion instrument🔊nounany musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater
• reed instrument🔊nounany wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate
• string instrument🔊nounany musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck
• woodwind instrument🔊nouna musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal
• mood music🔊nounmusic that is meant to create a relaxed or romantic ambiance
• musician🔊nounsomeone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession
• tunefulness🔊nounthe quality of having a pleasant tune or being melodious
• brass instrument🔊nouna musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass
• fingering🔊nounthe act of positioning and using fingers on an instrument to play specific notes or chords
• rehearsal🔊nouna session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.
• soundcheck🔊nouna process of checking that the equipment used for recording music, or for playing music at a concert, is working correctly and producing sound of a good quality
• busking🔊nounthe act of playing music in public and asking the passers-by for money
• carol singing🔊nounthe act of singing Christmas carols in churches or streets, usually to collect money for charity
• karaoke🔊nouna form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music
• outsider music🔊noununconventional, experimental, and non-mainstream music created by individuals who do not conform to established musical conventions or industry expectations
• lo-fi🔊nouna raw, unpolished, and low-fidelity music production or recording style characterized by a DIY aesthetic and nostalgic or vintage vibes
• lead guitar🔊nounthe guitar part in a band or ensemble that plays melodies, solos, and improvisations, taking the lead or prominence over other instruments
• consort🔊nouna group of instruments or voices that perform together, typically of the same family or type
• drum roll🔊nouna continuous series of rapid beats on a drum, especially while announcing something exciting
• fanfare🔊nouna short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important
• solfege🔊nouna singing method that uses a system of vocal syllables to represent musical pitches in order to facilitate sight-singing and ear training
• metronome🔊nouna device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm
• harmonization🔊nounthe act of singing additional vocal parts that complement the melody, creating harmonies
• baton🔊nouna slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra
• spiccato🔊nouna technique in music for string instruments where the bow bounces lightly off the strings, creating short, crisp notes
• counterpoint🔊nouna musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay
• concert-goer🔊nounsomeone who attends concerts or live music performances
• crowd-surfing🔊nounwhen an individual is carried above the crowd by the audience during live music concerts or events, often used as a form of interactive performance or stage diving
• concert hall🔊nouna large building or room that is designed for performing concerts
• orchestra pit🔊nounthe place in front of the stage, which is slightly lower, where an orchestra sits and performs for an opera, ballet, etc.
• repertoire🔊nouna stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform
• music video🔊nouna short film or visual presentation created to accompany a song, often featuring the artist performing or telling a story
• set list🔊nouna predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert
• metalhead🔊nouna person who is passionate about heavy metal music
• punk🔊nouna person who embodies the rebellious and anti-establishment ethos associated with the punk subculture

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