Il libro English Result - Intermedio - Unità 4 - 4B

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

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

sinfonia

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

traccia

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

dirigere

a person's signature, usually from someone famous or important

autografo

in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

giurisdizione, tribunale competente

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

strumento musicale

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

musicista

a person who writes music as their profession

compositore

someone who plays the guitar

chitarrista

a specific way of writing, designing, painting, etc. that is typical of a certain era, person, movement, place, etc.

stile

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musica

music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

classico

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

country

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

jazz

a musical play sung and performed by singers

opera

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

musica pop

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

musica rap

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

lettore mp3

an album for holding phonograph records

album di dischi, album fonografico

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

cassetta

anything that takes place, particularly something important

avvenimento

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

sala concerti