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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Música

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre música, como "verse", "tune", "vinyl", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
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.

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.

vinyl
vinyl
[Sustantivo]

a record made of synthetic resin or plastic, used in the past before CDs became popular

vinilo

vinilo

tune
tune
[Sustantivo]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

tonada, tonada

tonada, tonada

Ex: The catchy tune of the song stayed in my head all day. 

La melodía pegadiza de la canción se quedó en mi cabeza todo el día.

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.

orchestra
orchestra
[Sustantivo]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

orquesta

orquesta

Ex: The conductor guided the orchestra through a complex piece, ensuring every section played in harmony. 

El director guió a la orquesta a través de una pieza compleja, asegurando que cada sección tocara en armonía.

verse
verse
[Sustantivo]

a series of lines forming a unit in a song or poem

verso, letra

verso, letra

chorus
chorus
[Sustantivo]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

estribillo

estribillo

Ex: The audience joined in singing the chorus during the concert, creating a sense of unity and participation. 

El público se unió cantando el coro durante el concierto, creando un sentido de unidad y participación.

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.

beat
beat
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The metronome helps musicians practice their timing by providing a steady beat to follow. 

El metrónomo ayuda a los músicos a practicar su sentido del tiempo proporcionando un ritmo constante a seguir.

choir
choir
[Sustantivo]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

coro

coro

Ex: The choir performed a moving rendition of Handel's "Messiah" at the concert hall. 

El coro interpretó una conmovedora versión del "Mesías" de Handel en la sala de conciertos.

to compose
to compose
[Verbo]

to write a musical piece

componer

componer

Ex: The film director commissioned a talented composer to compose the soundtrack for the upcoming movie. 

El director de la película encargó a un talentoso compositor que compusiera la banda sonora de la próxima película.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

dirigir

dirigir

Ex: He learned how to conduct by practicing the specific movements needed to lead a large ensemble. 

Aprendió a dirigir practicando los movimientos específicos necesarios para liderar un gran conjunto.

conductor
conductor
[Sustantivo]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

director de orquesta

director de orquesta

Ex: She's the first female conductor of the renowned philharmonic orchestra. 

Ella es la primera mujer directora de orquesta de la renombrada orquesta filarmónica.

duo
duo
[Sustantivo]

a musical work for two singers or players

dúo

dúo

Ex: The pop duo released their debut album, featuring catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. 

El dúo pop lanzó su álbum debut, con melodías pegadizas y letras sinceras.

note
note
[Sustantivo]

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

nota

nota

Ex: The notes on the sheet music indicated a fast tempo. 

Las notas en la partitura indicaban un tempo rápido.

flat
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a musical note) being a semitone lower than the note mentioned

bemol

bemol

sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

(of a musical note) a half step higher than a particular note

sostenido, demasiado alto

sostenido, demasiado alto

harmony
harmony
[Sustantivo]

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

armonía

armonía

Ex: She practiced the piano piece with her sister, focusing on achieving perfect harmony between their parts. 

Ella practicó la pieza de piano con su hermana, centrándose en lograr una armonía perfecta entre sus partes.

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.

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.

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The rhythm of the song made everyone want to dance. 

El ritmo de la canción hizo que todos quisieran bailar.

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.

meter
meter
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm

métrica

métrica

string
string
[Sustantivo]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

cuerda

cuerda

Ex: The harpist plucked the strings of her instrument, creating a soothing melody. 

La arpista pulsó las cuerdas de su instrumento, creando una melodía relajante.

recital
recital
[Sustantivo]

a public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group

recital

recital

Ex: The students held a recital to showcase what they had learned in music class. 

Los estudiantes realizaron un recital para mostrar lo que habían aprendido en la clase de música.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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