A2 Level Wordlist - Music and Literature

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

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

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

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

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

someone who plays the guitar

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

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

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

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

a series of concerts held in different locations

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

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

a public performance by musicians or singers

a person who dances, often for fun

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

a person who writes pieces of poetry

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

a piece of music that has words

a person who plays a musical instrument professionally

an artist who paints pictures

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

relating to or containing music

a musical play sung and performed by singers

producing a sound or noise with high volume

with a high volume or intensity

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

to perform music on a musical instrument

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

to move the body to music in a special way