Music: English Vocabulary List

a type of guitar with a hollow body that does not increase the sound electrically

"The acoustic guitar sounds warm."

"He played the acoustic guitar at the campfire."

a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

"The bass guitar is loud."

"She played the bass guitar in the band."

a large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

"The grand piano is elegant."

"They placed the grand piano in the concert hall."

a 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

"The trombone is shiny."

"He learned to play the trombone in school band."

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

"Country music is popular."

"He grew up listening to country music on the radio."

loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

"Heavy metal is loud."

"He likes heavy metal because of its energy and strong guitars."

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

"Hip-hop is creative."

"She dances to hip-hop every weekend."

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

"Rap is fast."

"He wrote a rap about city life."

a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s

"Listen to rhythm and blues."

"Her favorite genre of music to relax to is rhythm and blues, with its soulful melodies and smooth vocals."

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

"He loves listening to rock and roll."

"My father loves listening to rock and roll music from the nineteen fifties and sixties."

a person who writes music as their profession

"The composer wrote a song."

"The famous composer spent several months working on his latest symphony before presenting it to the public."

a theater designed for performing operas

"The opera house is famous."

"We visited the opera house and saw a beautiful performance."

a playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker

"The record player still works."

"He found an old record player in his grandmother's attic and cleaned it carefully so he could play her collection of vinyl albums."

a piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers

"The sound system is powerful."

"They tested the sound system before the concert."

(of a sound) too loud in a way that nothing else can be heard

"The sound was deafening."

"The deafening roar of the jet engines made everyone cover their ears as the plane took off from the runway and climbed steeply into the cloudy sky."

a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

"He likes punk rock music."

"Punk rock emerged in the 1970s as a rebellious response to mainstream music."

a stick with a round head that is used to strike drums to produce sound

"Play with drumstick."

"The drummer expertly used his drumsticks to create a complex and exciting beat for the song."

a large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in different sizes, each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones

"The organ sounded beautiful."

"The majestic sound of the pipe organ filled the grand cathedral with awe-inspiring music."

a type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US

"Blues is expressive."

"She listens to blues when she wants calm music."

music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics

"Folk is traditional."

"She enjoys folk music and old songs from her region."

a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance

"The chorus danced well."

"The vibrant chorus provided energetic dance routines that complemented the lead singer's powerful performance."

a list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period

"The song is on the chart."

"Her latest single has climbed to the top of the music chart due to overwhelming public demand."

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

"The band played a gig at the local bar."

"The band played their first gig at a small club downtown and only twenty people showed up."

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

"This is my favorite track."

"This particular track from the album is known for its intricate guitar solo and powerful vocals."

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

"The orchestra began to tune their instruments."

"The symphony orchestra played a beautiful rendition of the classical masterpiece."

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

"He played a high note."

"The singer effortlessly hit the highest note in the song, impressing the entire audience with her vocal range."

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

"The rhythm is very fast."

"The drummer changed the rhythm suddenly, which made the entire song feel much more exciting and energetic."

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

"Her tone was kind."

"The speaker's warm and encouraging tone made everyone feel comfortable and motivated to participate."

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

"Turn down the volume."

"Please adjust the volume on the television so that it does not disturb the neighbors."

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

"The speaker played loud music."

"The powerful speaker system filled the entire stadium with clear, resonant sound for the concert."

a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

"The stereo is old."

"She turned on the stereo and played some music."

to write a musical piece

"He composed a beautiful piano sonata."

"The famous musician spent nearly ten years to compose his most beloved symphony that is still played today in concert halls."

to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

"He will conduct the orchestra."

"The renowned maestro will conduct the symphony orchestra in a performance of classical masterpieces."

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

"They will release the film."

"The highly anticipated album is scheduled for release next Friday, much to the excitement of fans worldwide."