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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: They performed an acoustic version of the song , using only guitars and vocals .

Interpretaron una versión acústica de la canción, utilizando solo guitarras y voces.

instrumental
instrumental
[Adjetivo]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

instrumental

Ex: They performed an instrumental cover of the popular song , showcasing their musical skills .

Interpretaron una versión instrumental de la canción popular, mostrando sus habilidades musicales.

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: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .

Puede tocar casi cualquier melodía de oído en su guitarra.

soundtrack
soundtrack
[Sustantivo]

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

banda sonora

banda sonora

Ex: The soundtrack of the romantic drama captured the essence of the film 's mood .

La banda sonora del drama romántico capturó la esencia del estado de ánimo de la película.

orchestra
orchestra
[Sustantivo]

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

orquesta

orquesta

Ex: The sound of the orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .

El sonido de la orquesta creció, llenando la sala de conciertos con un sonido rico y potente.

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 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.

beat
beat
[Sustantivo]

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

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: He could n't help but nod to the beat of the rhythm .

No pudo evitar asentir al ritmo de la música.

choir
choir
[Sustantivo]

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

coro

coro

Ex: He sings in a community choir that performs classical choral music .

Él canta en un coro comunitario que interpreta música coral clásica.

to compose
to compose
[Verbo]

to write a musical piece

componer

componer

Ex: They asked her to compose a piece for the upcoming concert .

Le pidieron que compusiera una pieza para el próximo concierto.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

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

dirigir

dirigir

Ex: The conductor skillfully conducted the ensemble , bringing out the nuances in the music .

El director dirigió hábilmente el conjunto, sacando a relucir los matices de la música.

conductor
conductor
[Sustantivo]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

director de orquesta

director de orquesta

Ex: He 's admired for his ability to communicate musical ideas and emotions effectively as a conductor.

Es admirado por su capacidad para comunicar ideas y emociones musicales de manera efectiva como director de orquesta.

duo
duo
[Sustantivo]

a musical work for two singers or players

dúo

dúo

Ex: He and his brother formed a guitar duo, playing folk songs at local coffeehouses .

Él y su hermano formaron un dúo de guitarra, tocando canciones folclóricas en cafés locales.

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: He marked the notes on his music with a pencil .

Marcó las notas en su música con un lápiz.

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: Jazz musicians often improvise harmonies, creating new and unexpected musical textures .

Los músicos de jazz a menudo improvisan armonías, creando nuevas y sorprendentes texturas musicales.

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 guitarist played a series of major chords to enhance the song 's harmony .

El guitarrista tocó una serie de acordes mayores para mejorar la armonía de la canción.

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 minor key is often used to convey deeper, more introspective emotions.

La tonalidad menor se utiliza a menudo para transmitir emociones más profundas e introspectivas.

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 orchestra conductor emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent pitch throughout the performance .

El director de orquesta enfatizó la importancia de mantener un tono consistente durante toda la actuación.

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.

La banda de música seguía un ritmo preciso.

tempo
tempo
[Sustantivo]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo, ritmo

tempo, ritmo

Ex: In classical music , tempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .

En la música clásica, los cambios de tempo se utilizan a menudo para añadir variedad a una interpretación.

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: He replaced the worn-out strings on his electric guitar to improve its sound quality for the concert.

Reemplazó las cuerdas gastadas de su guitarra eléctrica para mejorar la calidad del sonido para el concierto.

recital
recital
[Sustantivo]

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

recital

recital

Ex: He prepared for his recital by practicing daily for several weeks .

Se preparó para su recital practicando diariamente durante varias semanas.

to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum

puntear

puntear

Ex: She plucked the nylon strings of the classical guitar , producing rich , resonant tones .

Ella pulsó las cuerdas de nylon de la guitarra clásica, produciendo tonos ricos y resonantes.

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.

solo
solo
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

solo

Ex: His drum solo added excitement to the rock band 's show .

Su solo de batería agregó emoción al espectáculo de la banda de rock.

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 single includes a bonus track that isn't available on the album.

El single incluye una pista adicional que no está disponible en el álbum.

composer
composer
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes music as their profession

compositor

compositor

Ex: She admired the composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .

Ella admiraba la habilidad del compositor para mezclar varios estilos musicales sin esfuerzo.

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