Music: English Vocabulary List

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

"The music was instrumental."

"The film's score was entirely instrumental, featuring a beautiful orchestral arrangement that enhanced the emotional impact."

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

"I know this tune."

"She hummed a familiar tune, its simple melody instantly recognizable to everyone present."

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

"The movie soundtrack is very popular."

"The movie's soundtrack was composed by a famous musician and became almost as popular as the film itself."

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

"The amplifier makes sound louder."

"The amplifier increased the sound of the guitar during the live concert performance"

a musical work for two singers or players

"The duo performed well"

"The duo performed well together on stage combining their musical talents perfectly"

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

"The road is flat."

"The cyclist appreciated the flat terrain after a long climb, allowing for a more relaxed ride."

a public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group

"Piano recital wonderful."

"She gave a wonderful piano recital in front of a large audience last month successfully."

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."

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

"She plays acoustic guitar."

"The singer performed an acoustic version of her hit song using only a guitar and her voice without any electronic effects."

a record made of synthetic resin or plastic, used in the past before CDs became popular

"I bought a vinyl record of my favorite band."

"The old vinyl record crackled slightly as the needle played the classic jazz album from the nineteen fifties."

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 series of lines forming a unit in a song or poem

"The first verse of the song is very calming."

"He wrote a beautiful verse for his wife's birthday."

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

"We all sang the chorus."

"The catchy chorus of the song had everyone singing along enthusiastically after just one listen."

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

"The song has a good beat."

"The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the song."

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

"The choir sang beautifully."

"The choir performed with strong harmony and impressive control throughout the concert."

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."

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

"The conductor led them."

"The renowned conductor raised his baton, signaling the orchestra to begin the powerful symphony with great precision."

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."

(of a musical note) being a semitone lower than the note mentioned

"The note is flat."

"In music theory, a flat note is lowered by a semitone from its natural pitch."

(of a musical note) a half step higher than a particular note

"This note is sharp."

"The composer deliberately used a sharp musical note to create a sense of unease."

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

"The choir sang in perfect four-part harmony."

"The choir's vocal harmony created a rich and moving sound."

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

"The song is in a major key."

"The song is in a major key which makes it sound happy and uplifting to listeners."

based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

"The scale is minor."

"The scale is minor which gives the music a sad and melancholic feeling overall."

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

"The singer hit a high pitch."

"The soprano's voice reached an incredibly high pitch, captivating the entire audience."

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."

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

"The tempo is very fast."

"The conductor carefully controlled the music's tempo to evoke the intended mood."

the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm

"The poem has a good meter."

"The consistent meter of the sonnet gave it a pleasing and predictable rhythm."

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

"The string snapped loudly."

"The string broke suddenly while he was tuning the musical instrument carefully"

to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum

"He can pluck guitar."

"She learned to pluck the harp strings with delicate precision, creating a beautiful melody."

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order

"The scale went up."

"The pianist practiced ascending and descending the C major scale with fluid and accurate fingerwork."

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

"She sang a solo."

"The pianist delivered a breathtaking solo, showcasing her technical mastery and emotional depth."

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

"Single has few tracks."

"A single is a release of a small number of songs typically one or two tracks for promotion."