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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Música

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la música que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
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. 
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. 
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.

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.

bass
bass
[Sustantivo]

the lowest vocal or instrumental part in a musical composition

bajo

bajo

Ex: The composer gave the cellos an active bass in the final movement. 
tune
tune
[Sustantivo]

a sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable melody

tonada, tonada

tonada, tonada

Ex: I can't remember the words, but I know the tune. 
karaoke
karaoke
[Sustantivo]

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

karaoke

karaoke

Ex: We had a hilarious time singing karaoke at the company retreat, with even the CEO joining in on the fun. 

Pasamos un momento divertidísimo cantando karaoke en el retiro de la empresa, incluso el CEO se unió a la diversión.

instrumentalist
instrumentalist
[Sustantivo]

a performer skilled in playing a particular instrument

instrumentista, músico

instrumentista, músico

Ex: As an instrumentalist, she practiced diligently to master the techniques required for her chosen instrument. 

Como instrumentista, practicaba diligentemente para dominar las técnicas requeridas para su instrumento elegido.

vocalist
vocalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who sings, especially one performing in a rock, jazz or pop band

vocalista, cantante

vocalista, cantante

equalizer
equalizer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to adjust the balance of frequencies in audio signals by boosting or attenuating specific bands

ecualizador, igualador

ecualizador, igualador

Ex: The DJ fine-tuned the equalizer to emphasize the bass for the dance floor. 

El DJ ajustó finamente el ecualizador para enfatizar los bajos en la pista de baile.

metronome
metronome
[Sustantivo]

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

metrónomo

metrónomo

Ex: As the guitarist strummed, the steady clicking of the metronome helped him maintain a perfect rhythm. 

Mientras el guitarrista rasgueaba, el constante clic del metrónomo le ayudaba a mantener un ritmo perfecto.

gig
gig
[Sustantivo]

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

actuación

actuación

Ex: The comedian’s gig was well-received, with the audience laughing throughout. 

El concierto del comediante fue bien recibido, con el público riendo durante todo el evento.

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. 
echo
echo
[Sustantivo]

the reflection of sound off a surface that produces a repeat of the original sound after a delay

eco, reverberación

eco, reverberación

Ex: He shouted into the cave and listened for the echo bouncing back to him. 
hertz
hertz
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the unit used to measure frequency, equal to one cycle per second

hertz

hertz

Ex: The radio station broadcasts at 98.5 megahertz. 
string instrument
string instrument
[Sustantivo]

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

instrumento de cuerda, cordófono

instrumento de cuerda, cordófono

Ex: The orchestra featured a variety of string instruments, including violins, cellos, and double basses. 

La orquesta presentó una variedad de instrumentos de cuerda, incluyendo violines, violonchelos y contrabajos.

brass instrument
brass instrument
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass

instrumento de viento metal, instrumento de metal

instrumento de viento metal, instrumento de metal

Ex: The euphonium, often featured in brass bands and wind ensembles, produces a warm and lyrical sound that complements other brass instruments. 

El eufonio, a menudo destacado en bandas de metales y conjuntos de viento, produce un sonido cálido y lírico que complementa otros instrumentos de viento.

woodwind instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal

instrumento de viento-madera, instrumento de viento de madera

instrumento de viento-madera, instrumento de viento de madera

Ex: The oboe and bassoon, both woodwind instruments, create a rich and expressive blend in the orchestra's ensemble. 

El oboe y el fagot, ambos instrumentos de viento, crean una mezcla rica y expresiva en el conjunto de la orquesta.

percussion instrument

any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater

instrumento de percusión

instrumento de percusión

electronic instrument

a device that generates musical sounds using electronic circuits or digital technology

instrumento electrónico, dispositivo electrónico musical

instrumento electrónico, dispositivo electrónico musical

Ex: The electric guitar, equipped with pickups and amplification, is considered an electronic instrument. 

La guitarra eléctrica, equipada con pastillas y amplificación, se considera un instrumento electrónico.

reed instrument
reed instrument
[Sustantivo]

any wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate

instrumento de lengüeta

instrumento de lengüeta

rehearsal
rehearsal
[Sustantivo]

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The singer's vocal coach joined her for a private rehearsal to refine her technique. 

El entrenador vocal de la cantante se unió a ella para un ensayo privado para refinar su técnica.

soundcheck
soundcheck
[Sustantivo]

a 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

prueba de sonido

prueba de sonido

metalhead
metalhead
[Sustantivo]

a person who is passionate about heavy metal music

metalero, metalera

metalero, metalera

Ex: As a true metalhead, she spent hours discussing the intricacies of guitar solos and drumming techniques with fellow fans. 

Como una verdadera metalhead, pasó horas discutiendo los intrincados de los solos de guitarra y las técnicas de batería con otros fans.

set list
set list
[Sustantivo]

a predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert

lista de canciones, repertorio

lista de canciones, repertorio

punk rock
punk rock
[Sustantivo]

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

punk, punk rock

punk, punk rock

Ex: Punk rock lyrics often address social and political issues with a confrontational and unapologetic approach. 

Las letras del punk rock a menudo abordan temas sociales y políticos con un enfoque confrontacional y sin disculpas.

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