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Umanistiche SAT - Music

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla musica, come "composizione", "dissonante", "aria", ecc., che ti serviranno per superare i tuoi SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
composition
composition
[sostantivo]

a musical work that has been created, such as a piece, song, or opus

composizione

composizione

Ex: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a famous composition. 
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score
score
[sostantivo]

the music composed for a movie

partitura

partitura

Ex: The composer received critical acclaim for his hauntingly beautiful score for the epic film. 
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scale
scale
[sostantivo]

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

scala

scala

Ex: The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals. 
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harmonic
harmonic
[sostantivo]

a component of a musical sound that is produced alongside the fundamental pitch, contributing to the overall richness and timbre of the sound

armonico, componente armonico

armonico, componente armonico

Ex: The pianist adjusted the pedal to enhance the harmonic of the sustained note, creating a resonant and immersive sound. 
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symphony
symphony
[sostantivo]

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

sinfonia

sinfonia

Ex: The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was truly captivating. 
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concerto
concerto
[sostantivo]

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

concerto

concerto

Ex: The orchestra performed a beautiful concerto by Mozart, featuring a talented soloist on the piano. 
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melodic
melodic
[aggettivo]

having a tuneful, harmonious quality or arrangement of sounds

melodico

melodico

Ex: She composed a melodic tune that captivated listeners with its soothing rhythm. 
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string quartet
string quartet
[sostantivo]

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

quartetto d'archi, quartetto per due violini

quartetto d'archi, quartetto per due violini

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soloist
soloist
[sostantivo]

a singer or musician who performs alone

solista

solista

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lyricist
lyricist
[sostantivo]

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

paroliere

paroliere

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saxophonist
saxophonist
[sostantivo]

someone who plays the saxophone

sassofonista

sassofonista

Ex: The saxophonist delivered an impressive solo during the jazz concert. 
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virtuoso
virtuoso
[sostantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuosistico

virtuosistico

Ex: The young pianist was hailed as a virtuoso, astonishing audiences with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. 
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prima donna
prima donna
[sostantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna

prima donna

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accompaniment
accompaniment
[sostantivo]

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

accompagnamento, supporto musicale

accompagnamento, supporto musicale

Ex: The guitarist provided a rhythmic accompaniment to the singer's soulful rendition of the ballad. 
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recitative
recitative
[sostantivo]

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

recitativo, stile recitativo

recitativo, stile recitativo

Ex: The recitative's conversational style allowed the singer to convey the character's emotions with authenticity. 
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aria
aria
[sostantivo]

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

aria

aria

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string instrument
string instrument
[sostantivo]

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

strumento a corda

strumento a corda

Ex: The violin is a popular string instrument used in both classical and contemporary music. 
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woodwind instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal

strumento a fiato in legno, strumento a fiato

strumento a fiato in legno, strumento a fiato

Ex: The flute, with its delicate and airy tones, is a classic example of a woodwind instrument. 
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oboe
oboe
[sostantivo]

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

oboe

oboe

Ex: She plays the oboe in the orchestra. 
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ocarina
ocarina
[sostantivo]

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

ocarina

ocarina

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ukulele
ukulele
[sostantivo]

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

ukulele, ukelele

ukulele, ukelele

Ex: At the luau, the musicians serenaded us with the gentle melodies of the ukulele, transporting us to the shores of Waikiki. 
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bagpipe
bagpipe
[sostantivo]

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

cornamusa

cornamusa

Ex: The bagpipe is a traditional Scottish musical instrument with a distinctive sound. 
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theremin
theremin
[sostantivo]

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

theremin, teremino

theremin, teremino

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harpsichord
harpsichord
[sostantivo]

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

tastieristico

tastieristico

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accordion
accordion
[sostantivo]

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

fisarmonica

fisarmonica

Ex: He played a lively polka tune on the accordion at the street fair. 
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bassoon
bassoon
[sostantivo]

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

bassoon

bassoon

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player piano
player piano
[sostantivo]

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

pianola, piano automatico

pianola, piano automatico

Ex: The player piano in the corner of the room entertained guests with its lively tunes. 
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percussive
percussive
[aggettivo]

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

percussivo, a percussione

percussivo, a percussione

Ex: The percussive beats of the drum added rhythm to the music. 
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amplifier
amplifier
[sostantivo]

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

amplificatore

amplificatore

Ex: The guitarist plugged his electric guitar into the amplifier to increase its volume. 
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dissonant
dissonant
[aggettivo]

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

dissonante, discordante

dissonante, discordante

Ex: The dissonant chords in the composition created a sense of tension and unease. 
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soundscape
soundscape
[sostantivo]

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

paesaggio sonoro, ambiente sonoro

paesaggio sonoro, ambiente sonoro

Ex: The composer created a soundscape for the film that blended orchestral music with natural sounds. 
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swing music
swing music
[sostantivo]

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

musica swing, swing

musica swing, swing

Ex: The dance floor was packed with people eager to move to the infectious rhythms of swing music. 
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scat
scat
[sostantivo]

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

scat, improvvisazione vocale

scat, improvvisazione vocale

Ex: Ella Fitzgerald was known for her mastery of scat, effortlessly weaving intricate melodies and rhythms. 
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