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Humanidades ACT - Music

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la música, como "concierto", "melódico", "paisaje sonoro", etc. que te ayudarán a superar tus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
composition
composition
[Sustantivo]

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

composición

composición

Ex: He studied composition to improve his songwriting skills .

Estudió composición para mejorar sus habilidades en la escritura de canciones.

score
score
[Sustantivo]

the music composed for a movie

partitura, música

partitura, música

Ex: The composer drew inspiration from the film 's storyline to create a poignant and evocative score that resonated with audiences .

El compositor se inspiró en la trama de la película para crear una banda sonora conmovedora y evocadora que resonó con el público.

scale
scale
[Sustantivo]

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

escala

escala

Ex: Learning to play scales is an essential foundation for any musician , as it enhances their understanding of harmony and melody .

Aprender a tocar escalas es una base esencial para cualquier músico, ya que mejora su comprensión de la armonía y la melodía.

melodic
melodic
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasing, musical sound

melodioso

melodioso

Ex: The melody was simple yet deeply melodic, filling the room with warmth .

La melodía era simple pero profundamente melódica, llenando la habitación de calidez.

harmonic
harmonic
[Adjetivo]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

armónico

armónico

Ex: Their harmonic voices created a soothing and immersive listening experience .

Sus voces armónicas crearon una experiencia auditiva relajante e inmersiva.

symphony
symphony
[Sustantivo]

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

sinfonía

sinfonía

Ex: The composer 's latest work was a symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .

La última obra del compositor fue una sinfonía que combinaba melodías tradicionales con armonías modernas.

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 concerto showcased the virtuosity of the trumpet player , who dazzled the audience with intricate melodies .

El concierto mostró la virtuosidad del trompetista, que deslumbró al público con melodías intrincadas.

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 saxophonist's performance captivated the audience with its soulful melodies .

La actuación del saxofonista cautivó al público con sus melodías conmovedoras.

virtuoso
virtuoso
[Sustantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The virtuoso's encore performance brought the crowd to their feet , applauding the masterful display of musical prowess .

La actuación de bis del virtuoso puso al público de pie, aplaudiendo la exhibición magistral de destreza musical.

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 choir director emphasized the importance of blending voices in the choral accompaniment to create a unified and harmonious sound .

El director del coro enfatizó la importancia de mezclar las voces en el acompañamiento coral para crear un sonido unificado y armonioso.

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: Traditional bluegrass music often includes the banjo , a lively and resonant string instrument.

La música bluegrass tradicional a menudo incluye el banjo, un instrumento de cuerda animado y resonante.

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 saxophone , despite being classified as a woodwind instrument, features a brass body and a reed mouthpiece .

El saxofón, a pesar de estar clasificado como instrumento de viento-madera, cuenta con un cuerpo de latón y una boquilla de caña.

oboe
oboe
[Sustantivo]

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

oboe

oboe

Ex: The oboe is a popular instrument in classical music .

El oboe es un instrumento popular en la música clásica.

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 compact size makes it the perfect travel companion , allowing musicians to bring the spirit of aloha wherever they go .

El tamaño compacto del ukulele lo convierte en el compañero de viaje perfecto, permitiendo a los músicos llevar el espíritu de aloha dondequiera que vayan.

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 band included a bagpipe player to add a traditional touch to their performance .

La banda incluyó un músico de gaita para agregar un toque tradicional a su actuación.

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: She enjoys the portability of the accordion, taking it with her to play at festivals and events .

Disfruta de la portabilidad del acordeón, llevándolo consigo para tocar en festivales y eventos.

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 player piano revolutionized home entertainment in the early 1900s , offering musical enjoyment without the need for a live pianist .

El piano automático revolucionó el entretenimiento en el hogar a principios del siglo XX, ofreciendo disfrute musical sin la necesidad de un pianista en vivo.

dissonant
dissonant
[Adjetivo]

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

disonante, discordante

disonante, discordante

Ex: The dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building .

Los tonos disonantes del sistema de alarma sobresaltaron a todos en el edificio.

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 forest 's soundscape was filled with the rustling of leaves , chirping of birds , and the distant sound of a flowing stream .

El paisaje sonoro del bosque estaba lleno del susurro de las hojas, el canto de los pájaros y el sonido lejano de un arroyo que fluye.

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: The swing music played by the band at the wedding reception kept everyone on their feet and dancing all night long .

La música swing tocada por la banda en la recepción de la boda mantuvo a todos de pie y bailando toda la noche.

amplifier
amplifier
[Sustantivo]

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

amplificador

amplificador

Ex: The sound engineer adjusted the amplifier levels to achieve optimal sound quality for the live performance .

El ingeniero de sonido ajustó los niveles del amplificador para lograr una calidad de sonido óptima para la actuación en vivo.

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: The scat section of the song brought a lively and energetic vibe to the nightclub performance.

La sección de scat de la canción aportó un ambiente animado y enérgico a la actuación en el club nocturno.

percussive
percussive
[Adjetivo]

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

percusivo, de percusión

percusivo, de percusión

Ex: The percussion section of the orchestra produces percussive sounds using various instruments like drums and cymbals .

La sección de percusión de la orquesta produce sonidos percusivos utilizando varios instrumentos como tambores y platillos.

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 recitative served as a bridge between musical sections , providing context for the character 's inner thoughts and feelings .

El recitativo sirvió como puente entre las secciones musicales, proporcionando contexto para los pensamientos y sentimientos internos del personaje.

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