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Humanidades ACT - Música

Learn ACT humanities vocabulary for music, including instruments, composition, performance, rhythm, melody, musical styles, and the interpretation of musical works.

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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.

score
score
[Sustantivo]

the music composed for a movie

partitura, música

partitura, música

Ex: The director collaborated closely with the composer to ensure the score captured the mood and emotion of each scene. 
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.

melodic
melodic
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasing, musical sound

melodioso

melodioso

Ex: His melodic laughter was infectious, putting everyone in a good mood. 

Su risa melódica era contagiosa, poniendo a todos de buen humor.

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.

symphony
symphony
[Sustantivo]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

sinfonía

sinfonía

Ex: The orchestra performed Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 to a standing ovation from the audience. 

La orquesta interpretó la sinfonía n.° 5 de Beethoven ante una ovación de pie del público.

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.

string quartet
string quartet
[Sustantivo]

a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements

cuarteto de cuerdas, cuarteto para dos violines

cuarteto de cuerdas, cuarteto para dos violines

soloist
soloist
[Sustantivo]

a singer or musician who performs alone

solista

solista

lyricist
lyricist
[Sustantivo]

someone whose profession is to write the words of a song, or lyrics

letrista

letrista

saxophonist
saxophonist
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays the saxophone

saxofonista

saxofonista

Ex: The famous saxophonist was invited to perform at the music festival. 

El famoso saxofonista fue invitado a actuar en el festival de música.

virtuoso
virtuoso
[Sustantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The concert featured a guitar virtuoso whose rapid fingerwork and intricate melodies showcased his exceptional talent. 

El concierto presentó a un virtuoso de la guitarra cuyo rápido trabajo de dedos y melodías intrincadas mostraron su talento excepcional.

prima donna
prima donna
[Sustantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna, diva

prima donna, diva

accompaniment
accompaniment
[Sustantivo]

the musical support provided by one or more instruments or voices to enhance or complement a soloist or main melody

acompañamiento, apoyo musical

acompañamiento, apoyo musical

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a captivating accompaniment, seamlessly weaving intricate harmonies beneath the saxophonist's solo. 

El pianista de jazz improvisó un acompañamiento cautivador, entretejiendo armonías intrincadas bajo el solo del saxofonista.

aria
aria
[Sustantivo]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

aria

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.

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.

oboe
oboe
[Sustantivo]

a woodwind double-reed instrument with a long tubular body and holes and keys on top

oboe

oboe

Ex: Learning to play the oboe requires patience. 

Aprender a tocar el oboe requiere paciencia.

ocarina
ocarina
[Sustantivo]

an ancient wind instrument shaped like an egg with holes in its body that are covered with the fingers

ocarina

ocarina

ukulele
ukulele
[Sustantivo]

a small, four-stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar, originating from Hawaii

ukelele, ukulele

ukelele, ukulele

Ex: The ukulele's cheerful tones added a touch of whimsy to the folk song, creating a delightful musical atmosphere. 

Los tonos alegres del ukelele añadieron un toque de capricho a la canción folklórica, creando una atmósfera musical encantadora.

bagpipe
bagpipe
[Sustantivo]

a wind instrument with a reed and several sticks, played by squeezing a bag and blowing through one of its pipes, originated from Scotland

gaita, cornamusa

gaita, cornamusa

Ex: The bagpipe's melody echoed through the countryside during the Celtic festival. 

La melodía de la gaita resonó por el campo durante el festival celta.

theremin
theremin
[Sustantivo]

an electronic musical instrument played without physical contact, controlled by hand movements near two antennas that manipulate electromagnetic fields to produce sound

theremín, theremin

theremín, theremin

harpsichord
harpsichord
[Sustantivo]

an early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer

clavecín

clavecín

accordion
accordion
[Sustantivo]

a box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys

acordeón

acordeón

Ex: The accordion adds a unique and vibrant sound to traditional music genres. 

El acordeón añade un sonido único y vibrante a los géneros musicales tradicionales.

bassoon
bassoon
[Sustantivo]

a woodwind instrument of the oboe family consisting of a long wooden tube and a double reed

fagot

fagot

player piano
player piano
[Sustantivo]

a type of piano equipped with a mechanism that allows it to play music automatically

piano automático, piano mecánico

piano automático, piano mecánico

Ex: The music hall featured a collection of historic player pianos dating back to the early 20th century. 

La sala de música presentaba una colección de pianos automáticos históricos que datan de principios del siglo XX.

dissonant
dissonant
[Adjetivo]

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

disonante, discordante

disonante, discordante

Ex: His music is known for its dissonant harmonies, challenging traditional notions of beauty in sound. 

Su música es conocida por sus armonías disonantes, desafiando las nociones tradicionales de belleza en el sonido.

soundscape
soundscape
[Sustantivo]

an auditory experience created by the combination of musical and non-musical sounds within a particular area or context

paisaje sonoro, ambiente sonoro

paisaje sonoro, ambiente sonoro

Ex: The sound designer carefully crafted the soundscape for the video game to immerse players in the virtual world. 

El diseñador de sonido creó meticulosamente el paisaje sonoro para el videojuego para sumergir a los jugadores en el mundo virtual.

swing music
swing music
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of jazz marked by its infectious, propulsive rhythm, prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments, and its association with the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s

música swing, swing

música swing, swing

Ex: Learning to play the saxophone helped me appreciate the complexity and energy of swing music. 

Aprender a tocar el saxofón me ayudó a apreciar la complejidad y la energía del swing.

amplifier
amplifier
[Sustantivo]

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

amplificador

amplificador

Ex: The lecture hall was equipped with a powerful amplifier to ensure everyone could hear the speaker clearly. 

El aula estaba equipada con un amplificador potente para asegurar que todos pudieran escuchar al orador con claridad.

scat
scat
[Sustantivo]

vocal improvisation where the singer uses nonsense syllables, rhythms, and melodic variations to create spontaneous and rhythmic expressions

scat, improvisación vocal

scat, improvisación vocal

Ex: Jazz musicians often use scat to add a playful and spontaneous element to their performances. 

Los músicos de jazz a menudo usan el scat para agregar un elemento lúdico y espontáneo a sus actuaciones.

percussive
percussive
[Adjetivo]

producing a sharp, powerful sound, typically by hitting or striking something

percusivo, de percusión

percusivo, de percusión

Ex: Thunder is a natural percussive sound created during a storm. 

El trueno es un sonido percusivo natural que se crea durante una tormenta.

recitative
recitative
[Sustantivo]

a style of vocal singing in opera and oratorio characterized by a speech-like delivery, used to advance the plot or convey dialogue

recitativo, estilo recitativo

recitativo, estilo recitativo

Ex: The singer's expressive recitative captivated the audience, drawing them into the drama unfolding on stage. 

El recitativo expresivo del cantante cautivó al público, sumergiéndolos en el drama que se desarrollaba en el escenario.

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