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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Musica

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla musica, come "verse", "tune", "vinyl", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acoustic
acoustic
[aggettivo]

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

acustico

acustico

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

Hanno eseguito una versione acustica della canzone, utilizzando solo chitarre e voci.

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instrumental
instrumental
[aggettivo]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

strumentale

strumentale

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

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

vinile

vinile

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tune
tune
[sostantivo]

a sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable melody

melodia, canzone

melodia, canzone

Ex: She wrote a new tune for the children's song. 
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soundtrack
soundtrack
[sostantivo]

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

colonna sonora

colonna sonora

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

La colonna sonora del dramma romantico ha catturato l'essenza dell'atmosfera del film.

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orchestra
orchestra
[sostantivo]

a large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually under the direction of a conductor

orchestra

orchestra

Ex: The concert featured a full orchestra and a large choir. 
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verse
verse
[sostantivo]

a group of lines forming one section of a song or poem

verso

verso

Ex: Emma wrote a new verse to complete the song. 
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chorus
chorus
[sostantivo]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

corpo di ballo

corpo di ballo

Ex: After each verse, the singer returns to the chorus to reinforce the song's main message. 
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amplifier
amplifier
[sostantivo]

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

amplificatore

amplificatore

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

Il tecnico del suono ha regolato i livelli dell'amplificatore per ottenere una qualità del suono ottimale per l'esibizione dal vivo.

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beat
beat
[sostantivo]

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

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: He couldn't help but nod to the beat of the rhythm. 
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choir
choir
[sostantivo]

an organized group of people who sing together

coro

coro

Ex: The choir rehearsed the new piece for several weeks. 
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to compose
to compose
[Verbo]

to write or create a piece of music

comporre

comporre

Ex: She spent several months composing her first symphony. 
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to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

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

dirigere

dirigere

Ex: She conducted the orchestra with precise hand gestures. 
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conductor
conductor
[sostantivo]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

conduttore

conduttore

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

È ammirato per la sua capacità di comunicare efficacemente idee ed emozioni musicali come direttore d'orchestra.

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duo
duo
[sostantivo]

a musical work for two singers or players

duetto, duo

duetto, duo

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

Lui e suo fratello hanno formato un duo di chitarra, suonando canzoni folk nei caffè locali.

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note
note
[sostantivo]

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

nota

nota

Ex: She played the first note on the piano. 
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flat
flat
[aggettivo]

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

bemolle

bemolle

Ex: He accidentally played the note flat. 
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sharp
sharp
[aggettivo]

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

diesis

diesis

Ex: Make sure you play the sharp note indicated in the score. 
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harmony
harmony
[sostantivo]

the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time

armonia

armonia

Ex: The guitarist added harmony beneath the singer's main vocal line. 
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major
major
[aggettivo]

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

maggiore

maggiore

Ex: The guitarist played a series of major chords to enhance the song's harmony. 
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minor
minor
[aggettivo]

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

minore

minore

Ex: The minor key is often used to convey deeper, more introspective emotions. 
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pitch
pitch
[sostantivo]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

intonazione

intonazione

Ex: The orchestra conductor emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent pitch throughout the performance. 
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rhythm
rhythm
[sostantivo]

a repeated pattern of beats or sounds in music

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The dancers moved in time with the lively rhythm. 
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tempo
tempo
[sostantivo]

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

tempo

tempo

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

Nella musica classica, i cambiamenti di tempo sono spesso usati per aggiungere varietà a una performance.

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meter
meter
[sostantivo]

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

metrica

metrica

Ex: Understanding stress patterns helps students recognize poetic meter. 
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string
string
[sostantivo]

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

corda

corda

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

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

concerto

concerto

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

Si è preparato per il suo recital esercitandosi quotidianamente per diverse settimane.

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to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

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

pizzicare

pizzicare

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

Lei pizzicò le corde di nylon della chitarra classica, producendo toni ricchi e risonanti.

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

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

solo

Ex: His drum solo added excitement to the rock band's show. 
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single
single
[sostantivo]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

single

single

Ex: The single includes a bonus track that isn't available on the album. 
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composer
composer
[sostantivo]

a person who writes and creates music

compositore

compositore

Ex: Sarah interviewed the composer about his latest symphony. 
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