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El libro Total English - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 2 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Pre-Intermediate, como "compositor", "heavy metal", "discurso", etc.

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classical
classical
[Sustantivo]

music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

clásica

clásica

Ex: The radio station plays a mix of jazz and classical throughout the day. 

La estación de radio reproduce una mezcla de jazz y clásica durante todo el día.

country music
country music
[Sustantivo]

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

música country, country

música country, country

Ex: His latest album is a tribute to classic country music and its legends. 

Su último álbum es un homenaje a la música country clásica y sus leyendas.

folk
folk
[Sustantivo]

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

folk

folk

Ex: Folk music can vary greatly depending on the region and its unique customs. 

La música folk puede variar mucho dependiendo de la región y sus costumbres únicas.

heavy metal
heavy metal
[Sustantivo]

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

heavy metal, música heavy

heavy metal, música heavy

Ex: The sound of heavy metal music is marked by distorted guitars and aggressive rhythms. 

El sonido de la música heavy metal se caracteriza por guitarras distorsionadas y ritmos agresivos.

hip-hop
hip-hop
[Sustantivo]

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

hip-hop, hip hop

hip-hop, hip hop

Ex: Hip-hop lyrics often address social issues and personal experiences. 

Las letras del hip-hop a menudo abordan problemas sociales y experiencias personales.

jazz
jazz
[Sustantivo]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

jazz

jazz

Ex: In jazz, improvisation is just as important as the written music. 

En el jazz, la improvisación es tan importante como la música escrita.

Latin
Latin
[Sustantivo]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

Latín, música latina

Latín, música latina

Ex: The upbeat Latin melody got everyone on the dance floor. 

La alegre melodía latina puso a todos en la pista de baile.

opera
opera
[Sustantivo]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

ópera

ópera

Ex: She's an opera critic, writing reviews for a popular music magazine. 

Ella es crítica de ópera, escribiendo reseñas para una revista de música popular.

rap
rap
[Sustantivo]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

rap

rap

Ex: Rap lyrics often cover a wide range of topics, from personal stories to social commentary. 

Las letras del rap a menudo cubren una amplia gama de temas, desde historias personales hasta comentarios sociales.

reggae
reggae
[Sustantivo]

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

reggae

reggae

Ex: Reggae is known for its distinctive offbeat guitar rhythms. 

El reggae es conocido por sus distintivos ritmos de guitarra fuera de tiempo.

soul
soul
[Sustantivo]

a type of music popularized by African American musicians that expresses strong and deep emotions

soul

soul

Ex: The concert featured a blend of jazz, blues, and soul, showcasing the versatility of the musicians. 

El concierto presentó una mezcla de jazz, blues y soul, mostrando la versatilidad de los músicos.

techno
techno
[Sustantivo]

a fast-paced style of electronic dance music with a few or no words

techno

techno

Ex: He enjoys listening to techno while working because of its steady rhythm. 

Disfruta escuchando techno mientras trabaja debido a su ritmo constante.

album
album
[Sustantivo]

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

álbum

álbum

Ex: He downloaded the album from the internet and added it to his digital music library. 

Descargó el álbum de internet y lo añadió a su biblioteca de música digital.

artist
artist
[Sustantivo]

a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally

artista

artista

Ex: She trained for years to become a professional artist in the entertainment industry. 

Ella entrenó durante años para convertirse en una artista profesional en la industria del entretenimiento.

band
band
[Sustantivo]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

banda, grupo

banda, grupo

Ex: They're going on tour next month to promote their new single as a country band. 

Van de gira el próximo mes para promocionar su nuevo single como banda de country.

composer
composer
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes music as their profession

compositor

compositor

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft. 

Muchos compositores estudian teoría musical extensamente para mejorar su arte.

concert
concert
[Sustantivo]

a public performance by musicians or singers

concierto

concierto

Ex: I bought tickets to a rock concert happening next month. 

Compré boletos para un concierto de rock que ocurrirá el próximo mes.

to download

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

descargar

descargar

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing. 

La aplicación permite a los usuarios descargar videos para verlos sin conexión.

single
single
[Sustantivo]

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

single, sencillo

single, sencillo

Ex: The artist's debut single quickly climbed the charts, becoming a hit. 

El sencillo debut del artista rápidamente subió en las listas, convirtiéndose en un éxito.

chorus
chorus
[Sustantivo]

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

coro

coro

Ex: During the concert, the chorus helped to create a grand, full-sounding performance. 

Durante el concierto, el coro ayudó a crear una actuación grandiosa y de sonido completo.

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.

flop
flop
[Sustantivo]

something that fails completely or is unsuccessful

fracaso

fracaso

Ex: The party was a social flop due to the rain. 

La fiesta fue un fracaso social debido a la lluvia.

hit
hit
[Sustantivo]

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

éxito

éxito

Ex: The comedian's show on the streaming service is a surprising hit. 

El espectáculo del comediante en el servicio de streaming es un éxito sorprendente.

lyric
lyric
[Sustantivo]

(plural) a song's words or text

letra

letra

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along. 

Las letras eran tan pegadizas que todos empezaron a cantar.

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.

soundtrack
soundtrack
[Sustantivo]

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

banda sonora

banda sonora

Ex: The soundtrack includes several original songs written specifically for the movie. 

La banda sonora incluye varias canciones originales escritas específicamente para la película.

theme song
theme song
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece that represents or is closely associated with a particular television show, movie, video game, event, or other media production

canción tema, tema musical

canción tema, tema musical

Ex: They hired a famous artist to create a unique theme song for their new film. 

Contrataron a un artista famoso para crear una canción temática única para su nueva película.

charity
charity
[Sustantivo]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

organización benéfica

organización benéfica

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need. 

El evento de caridad recaudó suficiente dinero para ayudar a cientos de familias necesitadas.

speech
speech
[Sustantivo]

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discurso

discurso

Ex: The commencement speech at graduation encouraged students to pursue their dreams. 

El discurso de graduación animó a los estudiantes a perseguir sus sueños.

award
award
[Sustantivo]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

premio

premio

Ex: The book won several literary awards last year. 

El libro ganó varios premios literarios el año pasado.

prize
prize
[Sustantivo]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

premio

premio

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island. 

El premio principal del sorteo era un paquete de vacaciones de lujo en una isla tropical.

competition
competition
[Sustantivo]

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

competencia,  rivalidad

competencia, rivalidad

Ex: In the fashion industry, designers face stiff competition to stay ahead of trends and capture consumer attention. 

En la industria de la moda, los diseñadores enfrentan una competencia feroz para mantenerse a la vanguardia de las tendencias y captar la atención del consumidor.

top of the charts

the highest-ranking position on a list of popular songs, albums, or other media

Ex: Staying at the top of the charts is a major achievement for any artist. 
pop music
pop music
[Sustantivo]

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

música pop

música pop

Ex: The musician blends elements of pop and folk in his music. 

El músico combina elementos de música pop y folk en su música.

rock music
rock music
[Sustantivo]

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

rock, música rock

rock, música rock

Ex: He's learning to play the electric guitar, inspired by rock legends. 

Está aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra eléctrica, inspirado por las leyendas del rock.

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