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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - El Sonido de la Musica

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre música, como "acoustic", "duet", "measure", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
composition
composition
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of creating written works, such as essays, poems, or music

composición

composición

Ex: His musical composition was performed by the symphony orchestra. 

Su composición musical fue interpretada por la orquesta sinfónica.

ballad
ballad
[Sustantivo]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

balada

balada

Ex: The folk singer-songwriter wrote a new ballad about the struggles of ordinary people in modern society. 

El cantautor folk escribió una nueva balada sobre las luchas de la gente común en la sociedad moderna.

adagio
adagio
[Sustantivo]

a movement or composition intended to be played at a slow tempo

adagio

adagio

Ex: The composer's adagio was known for its delicate melodies and emotional depth. 

El adagio del compositor era conocido por sus melodías delicadas y profundidad emocional.

instrumental
instrumental
[Adjetivo]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

instrumental

Ex: The instrumental version of the song allowed listeners to appreciate the intricate arrangements. 

La versión instrumental de la canción permitió a los oyentes apreciar los arreglos intrincados.

acoustic
acoustic
[Adjetivo]

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

acústico

acústico

Ex: He enjoyed the acoustic performance in the intimate setting of the coffee shop. 

Disfrutó de la actuación acústica en el ambiente íntimo de la cafetería.

harmonic
harmonic
[Adjetivo]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

armónico

armónico

Ex: The harmonic structure of the piece was complex and layered, making it a joy to listen to. 

La estructura armónica de la pieza era compleja y estratificada, lo que la hacía un placer escuchar.

melodic
melodic
[Adjetivo]

having a tuneful, harmonious quality or arrangement of sounds

melódico

melódico

Ex: The pianist's performance was marked by melodic phrasing and expressive dynamics. 

La actuación del pianista se caracterizó por frases melódicas y dinámicas expresivas.

ambient
ambient
[Adjetivo]

relating to the type of music that emphasizes on tone and atmosphere rather than traditional structure

ambiental, ambiente

ambiental, ambiente

Ex: The ambient soundscape provided a relaxing backdrop to the spa's massage treatments. 

El paisaje sonoro ambiental proporcionó un fondo relajante para los tratamientos de masaje del spa.

avant-garde
avant-garde
[Adjetivo]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

vanguardista

vanguardista

Ex: The avant-garde composer experimented with unconventional instrumentation and avant-garde techniques, producing compositions that defied conventional musical conventions. 

El compositor vanguardista experimentó con instrumentación no convencional y técnicas vanguardistas, produciendo composiciones que desafiaban las convenciones musicales tradicionales.

indie
indie
[Adjetivo]

(of a musical band) not associated with major labels or companies

indie, independiente

indie, independiente

Ex: The indie band gained a loyal following through their unique sound and online presence. 

La banda indie ganó un seguidor leal a través de su sonido único y presencia en línea.

solo
solo
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

solo

Ex: He practiced his guitar solo for hours to perfect every note. 

Practicó su solo de guitarra durante horas para perfeccionar cada nota.

duet
duet
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music written for two performers

dúo

dúo

Ex: She looked forward to singing a duet with her favorite artist. 

Ella esperaba con ansias cantar un dúo con su artista favorito.

baritone
baritone
[Sustantivo]

a male singing voice that is classified between bass and tenor, characterized by a lower and richer tone

barítono

barítono

bar line
bar line
[Sustantivo]

an upright line that separates the bars in written music

barra de compás

barra de compás

Ex: The bar line helped the musicians keep track of the rhythm. 

La línea de compás ayudó a los músicos a seguir el ritmo.

movement
movement
[Sustantivo]

one of the main parts that a long musical work is divided into, having its own structure

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: He studied the structure of each movement in the sonata to understand its musical development. 

Estudió la estructura de cada movimiento en la sonata para entender su desarrollo musical.

chord
chord
[Sustantivo]

three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together

acorde

acorde

Ex: He practiced changing from one chord to another smoothly. 

Practicó cambiar de un acorde a otro suavemente.

measure
measure
[Sustantivo]

any of the short sections consisting of musical beats located between two consecutive lines

compás, medida

compás, medida

Ex: The composer added an extra measure to create a dramatic pause. 

El compositor añadió un compás extra para crear una pausa dramática.

scale
scale
[Sustantivo]

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

escala

escala

Ex: In this composition, the melody moves up and down the scale, creating a sense of tension and release. 

En esta composición, la melodía sube y baja la escala, creando una sensación de tensión y liberación.

encore
encore
[Sustantivo]

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

bis

bis

Ex: Fans were thrilled when the singer performed an encore of her biggest hit. 

Los fans estaban emocionados cuando la cantante interpretó un bis de su mayor éxito.

discord
discord
[Sustantivo]

an unusual combination of musical notes that sound strange when played

disonancia

disonancia

Ex: A moment of discord disrupted the otherwise harmonious melody. 

Un momento de discordia interrumpió la melodía por lo demás armoniosa.

dissonance
dissonance
[Sustantivo]

a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable

disonancia

disonancia

Ex: The sudden dissonance in the melody surprised the audience. 

La disonancia repentina en la melodía sorprendió al público.

coda
coda
[Sustantivo]

the final passage of an extended musical composition

coda

coda

Ex: As the orchestra reached the coda, the conductor emphasized the dynamics, guiding the musicians to a thrilling and emphatic finish. 

A medida que la orquesta llegaba a la coda, el director enfatizó las dinámicas, guiando a los músicos hacia un final emocionante y enfático.

clef
clef
[Sustantivo]

any of the signs written on the left-hand end of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes

clave

clave

Ex: The viola part was notated in the alto clef, positioned differently on the staff to accommodate the instrument's range. 

La parte de viola estaba escrita en la clave de alto, colocada de manera diferente en el pentagrama para acomodar el rango del instrumento.

concerto
concerto
[Sustantivo]

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

concierto

concierto

Ex: The cellist's performance of the concerto was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. 

La interpretación del violonchelista del concierto fue recibida con aplausos entusiastas por parte del público.

opus
opus
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

opus

opus

Ex: The performance highlighted Mozart’s "Violin Sonata in E Minor, Opus 303," composed in 1778. 

La actuación destacó la Sonata para violín en mi menor, Opus 303 de Mozart, compuesta en 1778.

discography
discography
[Sustantivo]

all of the records or a list of the records that have been created by a particular singer, composer or musical band

discografía

discografía

Ex: His discography spans over two decades of influential jazz recordings. 

Su discografía abarca más de dos décadas de grabaciones de jazz influyentes.

compilation
compilation
[Sustantivo]

something such as a book, record, etc. that consists of different pieces taken from several sources

compilación

compilación

Ex: The DJ released a compilation of popular tracks from the 80s. 

El DJ lanzó una compilación de canciones populares de los 80.

etude
etude
[Sustantivo]

an instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill

estudio

estudio

Ex: The etude focused on complex rhythms to enhance the drummer's timing. 

El estudio se centró en ritmos complejos para mejorar el tiempo del baterista.

fingerboard
fingerboard
[Sustantivo]

a narrow flat part on the neck of a string instrument where the fingers press the strings to play various notes

diapasón

diapasón

Ex: The fingerboard on her ukulele was adorned with intricate inlays. 

El diapasón de su ukulele estaba adornado con incrustaciones intrincadas.

to headline

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

encabezar, ser el artista principal

encabezar, ser el artista principal

Ex: He headlined the comedy show, delivering a memorable and hilarious performance. 

Él protagonizó el espectáculo de comedia, ofreciendo una actuación memorable e hilarante.

to improvise

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improvisar

improvisar

Ex: During the comedy show, the comedian would often improvise jokes based on audience reactions. 

Durante el espectáculo de comedia, el comediante a menudo improvisaba chistes basados en las reacciones del público.

major
major
[Adjetivo]

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

mayor

mayor

Ex: The composer used a major scale to create a joyful melody. 

El compositor usó una escala mayor para crear una melodía alegre.

minor
minor
[Adjetivo]

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

menor

menor

Ex: The composer used a minor scale to evoke a sense of sadness in the melody. 

El compositor usó una escala menor para evocar un sentimiento de tristeza en la melodía.

interval
interval
[Sustantivo]

a dissimilarity in pitch between two notes

intervalo

intervalo

Ex: To identify intervals, the musician listened carefully to the pitches. 

Para identificar los intervalos, el músico escuchó cuidadosamente los tonos.

pitch
pitch
[Sustantivo]

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

tonía

tonía

Ex: The singer struggled to hit the high pitch during the challenging chorus. 

El cantante luchó por alcanzar el tono alto durante el estribillo desafiante.

tempo
tempo
[Sustantivo]

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

tempo, ritmo

tempo, ritmo

Ex: The tempo of the music gradually slowed down toward the end. 

El tempo de la música se ralentizó gradualmente hacia el final.

octave
octave
[Sustantivo]

the interval between the first and the last notes in eight diatonic degrees

octava

octava

Ex: The song's bridge included a challenging octave jump for the lead vocalist. 

El puente de la canción incluía un salto de octava desafiante para el vocalista principal.

to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

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

puntear

puntear

Ex: With nimble fingers, she plucked the strings of the harp, filling the room with beautiful music. 

Con dedos ágiles, ella pulsó las cuerdas del arpa, llenando la habitación de una hermosa música.

monophonic
monophonic
[Adjetivo]

describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel

monofónico, mono

monofónico, mono

Ex: For years, all telephones transmitted voice in monophonic audio, making conference calls sound flat. 

Durante años, todos los teléfonos transmitían la voz en audio monofónico, lo que hacía que las llamadas en conferencia sonaran planas.

refrain
refrain
[Sustantivo]

a repeated line or phrase in a poem or song, typically at the end of each stanza or verse

estribillo, cantinela

estribillo, cantinela

Ex: The audience joined in singing the familiar refrain during the chorus. 

El público se unió para cantar el estribillo familiar durante el coro.

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