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: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness .

art [noun]

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

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painting [noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill .

picture [noun]

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

Ex: The art gallery showcases pictures by local artists , from landscapes to abstracts .

hit [noun]

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

Ex: The comedian 's show on the streaming service is a surprising hit .

instrument [noun]

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

Ex: She practiced her instrument , the harp , every day to prepare for her recital .

guitarist [noun]

someone who plays the guitar

Ex: The guitarist practices scales and chords daily to improve his technique .

musician [noun]

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

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world .

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: In jazz , improvisation is just as important as the written music .

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

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record [noun]

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

Ex: The record spins on the turntable , filling the room with music .

tour [noun]

a series of concerts held in different locations

Ex: The band announced their summer tour , which includes stops in several European cities .

voice [noun]

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

Ex: She has a gentle voice , making her a perfect narrator for audiobooks .

work [noun]

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

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concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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dancer [noun]

a person who dances, often for fun

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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

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poet [noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry

Ex: She 's not just a novelist , but also a skilled poet .

story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .

novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .

song [noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics .

player [noun]

a person who plays a musical instrument professionally

Ex: The bass player sets the rhythm in the rock band .

painter [noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The painter captures everyday life in her city with a unique style .

classical [adjective]

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

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musical [adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: She has a musical talent and can play several instruments .

opera [noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: She 's an opera critic , writing reviews for a popular music magazine .

loud [adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: She spoke in a loud voice so everyone in the audience could hear her .

loudly [adverb]

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

Ex: She spoke loudly to be heard over the noise .

to sing [verb]

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

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .

to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .

pop music [noun]

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

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to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

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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
Money and Shopping	Jobs and Work	Sports	Tourism
The Weather	Quantity	Countries and Nationalities	Languages and Grammar
Basic Phrasal Verbs	Flowers, Fruits, and Nuts	Personality and Behavior	Food
Injuries and Sickness	Employment and Occupations	Exercise and Matches	Travelling
Furniture and Household Items	City and the Countryside	Measurement	The Mind
Essential Adverbs	Essential Opposite Adjectives	Emotions	Modal and Other Verbs
Mathematics	Science and the Natural World	Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs
Essential Verbs	Pronouns and Determiners