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B1 Level Wordlist - Music

Here you will learn some English words about music, such as "keyboard", "trumpet", "cello", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
keyboard
keyboard
[noun]

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

Ex: He played a beautiful melody on the keyboard during the concert. 
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trumpet
trumpet
[noun]

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

Ex: He played a soulful melody on the trumpet during the jazz performance. 
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accordion
accordion
[noun]

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

Ex: He played a lively polka tune on the accordion at the street fair. 
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cello
cello
[noun]

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

Ex: She played a soulful melody on the cello during the orchestra concert. 
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clarinet
clarinet
[noun]

a musical instrument with a mouthpiece and keys, that is played by blowing into it

Ex: He played a soulful melody on the clarinet during the jazz band's performance. 
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flute
flute
[noun]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

Ex: She played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra's performance. 
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saxophone
saxophone
[noun]

a curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons

Ex: He played a soulful jazz solo on the saxophone during the concert. 
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band
band
[noun]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

Ex: The band released their debut album last year, which quickly gained popularity. 
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choir
choir
[noun]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

Ex: The church choir sang hymns during the Sunday morning service. 
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conductor
conductor
[noun]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

Ex: The conductor raised their baton, signaling the orchestra to begin the symphony. 
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performer
performer
[noun]

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

Ex: She's a versatile performer who excels in both dramatic and comedic roles. 
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pianist
pianist
[noun]

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

Ex: She's a classically trained pianist who performs solo recitals around the world. 
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violinist
violinist
[noun]

a musician who plays the violin, typically performing solo or with other musicians or vocalists

Ex: The renowned violinist captivated the audience with a breathtaking solo performance. 
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drummer
drummer
[noun]

someone who plays a drum or a set of drums in a band

Ex: He's the drummer for a rock band, setting the rhythm and driving the energy of the music with his drumming. 
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album
album
[noun]

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

Ex: The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs. 
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tape
tape
[noun]

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

Ex: The engineer carefully spliced the tape to edit out any mistakes in the recording. 
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to tour
to tour
[Verb]

to travel to different places to perform, such as putting on a concert

Ex: The magician will tour the world, mystifying audiences with a series of performances. 
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to publish

to publically distribute a piece of music for sale

Ex: The record label plans to publish the artist's new album next month. 
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chorus
chorus
[noun]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

Ex: The chorus of the song features a catchy melody that repeats throughout the track. 
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beat
beat
[noun]

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

Ex: The drummer sets the beat for the band, establishing the tempo and rhythm of the song. 
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lyric
lyric
[noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The singer delivered the heartfelt lyrics with passion and emotion, moving the audience to tears. 
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MP3 player

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

Ex: She loaded her favorite songs onto her MP3 player before going for a run in the park. 
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headphones

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

Ex: The DJ adjusted his headphones as he prepared to cue up the next track for the crowd. 
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microphone

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

Ex: She adjusted the microphone before starting her presentation to ensure everyone could hear her clearly. 
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karaoke
karaoke
[noun]

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

Ex: They had a blast singing karaoke with friends at the birthday party. 
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disc jockey

someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

Ex: The disc jockey played a mix of old and new hits to keep the dance floor packed all night. 
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songwriter

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: The songwriter penned a heartfelt ballad that resonated with fans worldwide. 
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tape
tape
[noun]

a plastic case with a magnetic string that is used to record video, audio, or images

Ex: She found an old tape of her parents' wedding in the attic and decided to watch it. 
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