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Humaniora ACT - Musik

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till musik, såsom "konsert", "melodisk", "ljudlandskap" etc. som kommer att hjälpa dig att klara dina ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
composition
composition
[Substantiv]

the act or process of creating written works, such as essays, poems, or music

komposition, skrivande

komposition, skrivande

Ex: The student's composition demonstrated clear structure and creativity. 

Studentens komposition visade tydlig struktur och kreativitet.

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score
score
[Substantiv]

the music composed for a movie

partitur, filmmusik

partitur, filmmusik

Ex: The film's score won an Academy Award for Best Original Music, cementing its place in cinematic history. 
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scale
scale
[Substantiv]

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

skala, musikalisk skala

skala, musikalisk skala

Ex: The musician demonstrated their mastery of the pentatonic scale with a soulful guitar solo. 

Musikern visade sin behärskning av den pentatoniska skalan med en känslofull gitarrsolo.

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melodic
melodic
[adjektiv]

having a pleasing, musical sound

melodisk, harmonisk

melodisk, harmonisk

Ex: The wind chimes had a soft, melodic sound that was calming. 

Vindspelen hade en mjuk, melodisk ljud som var lugnande.

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harmonic
harmonic
[adjektiv]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

harmonisk, klangfull

harmonisk, klangfull

Ex: The guitarist's harmonic chords added a unique texture to the song. 

Gitarristens harmoniska ackord tillförde sången en unik textur.

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symphony
symphony
[Substantiv]

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

symfoni

symfoni

Ex: He studied the symphony's score meticulously, analyzing each movement's intricate details. 

Han studerade symfonins partitur noggrant och analyserade varje sats intrikata detaljer.

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concerto
concerto
[Substantiv]

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

konsert

konsert

Ex: She practiced diligently to master the challenging passages in the concerto for her upcoming audition. 

Hon övade flitigt för att bemästra de utmanande passagerna i konserten för sin kommande provspelning.

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string quartet
string quartet
[Substantiv]

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

stråkkvartett, en musikkomposition som specifikt är skriven för två violiner

stråkkvartett, en musikkomposition som specifikt är skriven för två violiner

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soloist
soloist
[Substantiv]

a singer or musician who performs alone

solist, soloutförare

solist, soloutförare

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lyricist
lyricist
[Substantiv]

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

textförfattare, låtskrivare

textförfattare, låtskrivare

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saxophonist
saxophonist
[Substantiv]

someone who plays the saxophone

saxofonist, saxofonspelare

saxofonist, saxofonspelare

Ex: He studied under a renowned saxophonist to refine his technique. 

Han studerade under en känd saxofonist för att förfina sin teknik.

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virtuoso
virtuoso
[Substantiv]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuos

virtuos

Ex: He trained for years to become a virtuoso, dedicating countless hours to perfecting his technique on the cello. 

Han tränade i flera år för att bli en virtuos och ägnade otaliga timmar åt att förfina sin teknik på cellon.

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prima donna
prima donna
[Substantiv]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

primadonna, huvudsångerska

primadonna, huvudsångerska

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accompaniment
accompaniment
[Substantiv]

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

ackompanjemang, musikaliskt stöd

ackompanjemang, musikaliskt stöd

Ex: During the recital, the cellist's expressive accompaniment provided a solid foundation for the violinist's virtuosic performance. 

Under recitalen gav cellistens uttrycksfulla ackompanjemang en solid grund för violinistens virtuosa framträdande.

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aria
aria
[Substantiv]

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

aria, sång

aria, sång

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string instrument
string instrument
[Substantiv]

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

stränginstrument, kordofon

stränginstrument, kordofon

Ex: The harp, a large and elegant string instrument, added a beautiful, ethereal quality to the concert. 

Harpan, ett stort och elegant stränginstrument, tillförde konserten en vacker, eterisk kvalitet.

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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

träblåsinstrument, blåsinstrument

träblåsinstrument, blåsinstrument

Ex: The piccolo and English horn are lesser-known woodwind instruments that add unique timbres to the ensemble's sound palette. 

Piccolo och engelskt horn är mindre kända träblåsinstrument som tillför unika klangfärger till ensembels ljudpalett.

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oboe
oboe
[Substantiv]

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

oboe, ett träblåsinstrument med dubbelt rörblad

oboe, ett träblåsinstrument med dubbelt rörblad

Ex: She practiced the oboe for three hours. 

Hon övade på oboe i tre timmar.

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ocarina
ocarina
[Substantiv]

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

okarina, globflöjt

okarina, globflöjt

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ukulele
ukulele
[Substantiv]

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

ukulele, ukelele

ukulele, ukelele

Ex: Learning to play the ukulele brought her joy and relaxation, as she strummed away her worries with each chord. 

Att lära sig spela ukulele gav henne glädje och avkoppling, när hon knäppte bort sina bekymmer med varje ackord.

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bagpipe
bagpipe
[Substantiv]

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

säckpipa, skotsk säckpipa

säckpipa, skotsk säckpipa

Ex: Bagpipes are often played at weddings and funerals in Scottish culture. 

Säckpipor spelas ofta vid bröllop och begravningar i den skotska kulturen.

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theremin
theremin
[Substantiv]

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

theremin, theremininstrument

theremin, theremininstrument

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harpsichord
harpsichord
[Substantiv]

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

cembalo, spinet

cembalo, spinet

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accordion
accordion
[Substantiv]

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

dragspel

dragspel

Ex: He performed a solo piece on the accordion, showcasing its versatility and expressiveness. 

Han framförde ett solostycke på dragspel, vilket visade dess mångsidighet och uttrycksfullhet.

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bassoon
bassoon
[Substantiv]

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

fagott, träblåsinstrument från oboefamiljen

fagott, träblåsinstrument från oboefamiljen

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player piano
player piano
[Substantiv]

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

spelpiano, mekaniskt piano

spelpiano, mekaniskt piano

Ex: He restored an old player piano as a hobby, enjoying the mechanical intricacies of its operation. 

Han restaurerade en gammal pianola som en hobby, njöt av de mekaniska finesserna i dess funktion.

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dissonant
dissonant
[adjektiv]

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

dissonant, missljudande

dissonant, missljudande

Ex: The dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building. 

De dissonanta tonerna från larmsystemet skrämde alla i byggnaden.

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soundscape
soundscape
[Substantiv]

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

ljudlandskap, ljudmiljö

ljudlandskap, ljudmiljö

Ex: The forest's soundscape was filled with the rustling of leaves, chirping of birds, and the distant sound of a flowing stream. 

Skogens ljudlandskap var fyllt av prasslet från löv, fåglarnas kvitter och det avlägsna ljudet av en bäck som rann.

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swing music
swing music
[Substantiv]

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

swingmusik, swing

swingmusik, swing

Ex: The resurgence of interest in vintage fashion and swing dancing has brought swing music back into the mainstream. 

Återupplivandet av intresset för vintage-mode och swingdans har fört swingmusik tillbaka i mainstream.

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amplifier
amplifier
[Substantiv]

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

förstärkare, ljudförstärkare

förstärkare, ljudförstärkare

Ex: He tested the microphone with the amplifier to ensure it was functioning properly before the event. 

Han testade mikrofonen med förstärkaren för att säkerställa att den fungerade ordentligt innan evenemanget.

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scat
scat
[Substantiv]

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

scat, vokal improvisation

scat, vokal improvisation

Ex: Learning to scat requires a strong sense of rhythm and an ear for musical improvisation. 

Att lära sig scat kräver en stark känsla för rytm och ett öra för musikalisk improvisation.

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percussive
percussive
[adjektiv]

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

perkussiv, slående

perkussiv, slående

Ex: The percussion section of the orchestra produces percussive sounds using various instruments like drums and cymbals. 

Orkesterns slagverkssektion framställer slagverksljud med hjälp av olika instrument som trummor och cymbaler.

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recitative
recitative
[Substantiv]

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

recitativ, recitativ stil

recitativ, recitativ stil

Ex: Critics praised the singer's skillful delivery of the recitative, noting its clarity and dramatic impact. 

Kritiker berömde sångarens skickliga recitativ, och noterade dess tydlighet och dramatiska inverkan.

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