A2 Level Wordlist - Music and Literature

Here you will learn some English words about music and literature, such as "culture", "art", and "painting", prepared for A2 learners.

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culture

[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone.

art

[noun]

works of art or objects produced in a beautiful way such as paintings, sculptures, etc.

Ex: Each piece of art at the museum tells a different story.

painting

[noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: I'm learning about the art of painting in my after-school class.

picture

[noun]

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

Ex: She drew a picture of a sunset over the mountains for her art class.

hit

[noun]

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

Ex: Her first novel was a hit and sold millions of copies worldwide.

instrument

[noun]

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

Ex: A harmonica is a small, portable instrument, making it popular among travelers.

guitarist

[noun]

someone who plays the guitar

Ex: In the documentary, the lead guitarist shares his journey with music.

musician

[noun]

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

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms.

jazz

[noun]

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

Ex: He's learning to play jazz on the piano, focusing on improvisation techniques.

rock music

[noun]

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

Ex: He hosts a radio show that explores the history of rock music.

record

[noun]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

Ex: He started a small business selling records and vintage audio equipment.

tour

[noun]

a series of concerts held in different locations

Ex: She's excited to see her favorite musician on tour this fall.

voice

[noun]

the unique and recognizable way someone sounds when they sing or speak, including aspects like tone, pitch, etc.

Ex: He tried to mimic the singer's voice, hitting the high notes with effort.

work

[noun]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

Ex: Each work in the artist's collection tells a unique story.

concert

[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs.

dancer

[noun]

a person who dances, often for fun

Ex: Despite his age, he's a fantastic salsa dancer.

drum

[noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Ex: Drum lessons have helped him improve his sense of rhythm.

poet

[noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry

Ex: His favorite part about being a poet is connecting with readers through his words.

story

[noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: He's a journalist known for his in-depth stories about political events.

novel

[noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town.

song

[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.

player

[noun]

a person who plays a musical instrument professionally

Ex: He's a jazz trumpet player who performs in clubs around the city.

painter

[noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The gallery is displaying works by a famous abstract painter.

classical

[Adjective]

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

Ex: Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers.

musical

[Adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: He's taking a musical theory class to enhance his songwriting skills.

opera

[noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: He's an opera singer with a powerful voice.

loud

[Adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: He slammed the door with a loud bang.

loudly

[Adverb]

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

Ex: He laughed loudly at the joke.

to sing

[Verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

to play

[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin.

pop music

[noun]

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

Ex: Her pop music playlist always gets the party started.

to dance

[Verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex: During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

A2 Level Wordlist
Home Appliances and Devices	Clothes and Accessories	Colors and Shapes	Computer and Information
School and Education	Animals	Appearance	The Human Body
Conjunctions and Prepositions	Communication	Cinema and Theater	Music and Literature
Family and Friends	Restaurants and Food	Health and Sickness	Hobbies and Daily Activities
Home	Time and Date	Necessary Opposite Adjectives	Nature and Natural Disasters

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