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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keyboard [noun]

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

Ex: The keyboard has a wide range of sounds , from classic piano to electronic beats .

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 enjoys the challenge of mastering different techniques on the trumpet , such as tonguing and lip slurs .

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: The accordion adds a unique and vibrant sound to traditional music genres .

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: The cello 's deep and resonant tones filled the concert hall with emotion .

clarinet [noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys the expressive capabilities of the clarinet , from delicate pianissimos to powerful crescendos .

flute [noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys the fluidity and agility of the flute , which allows for expressive phrasing and ornamentation .

saxophone [noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys the dynamic range and agility of the saxophone , which allows for a wide variety of musical styles .

band [noun]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

Ex: They 're going on tour next month to promote their new single as a country band .

choir [noun]

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

Ex: The choir performed a moving rendition of Handel 's " Messiah " at the concert hall .

conductor [noun]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

Ex: She 's the first female conductor of the renowned philharmonic orchestra .

performer [noun]

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

Ex: The circus performer amazed the crowd with daring acrobatic stunts .

pianist [noun]

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

Ex: He 's known for his virtuosic technique and emotional depth as a jazz pianist .

violinist [noun]

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

Ex: The orchestra 's principal violinist led the ensemble with precision and passion .

drummer [noun]

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

Ex: She 's known for her powerful drumming style and energetic stage presence as a professional drummer .

album [noun]

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

Ex: He downloaded the album from the internet and added it to his digital music library .

tape [noun]

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

Ex: After the concert , the musician listened to the tape to assess their performance and make improvements .

to tour [verb]

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

Ex: The Broadway musical cast will tour several countries .

to publish [verb]

to publically distribute a piece of music for sale

Ex: The company specializes in helping independent artists publish their music to online stores and streaming services .

chorus [noun]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

Ex: The audience joined in singing the chorus during the concert , creating a sense of unity and participation .

beat [noun]

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

Ex: The metronome helps musicians practice their timing by providing a steady beat to follow .

lyric [noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along .

MP3 player [noun]

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

Ex:

headphones [noun]

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

Ex: Jack forgot his headphones at home and had to endure the noisy commute without his usual music .

microphone [noun]

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

Ex: The microphone picked up background noise , so they had to move to a quieter room to record the podcast .

karaoke [noun]

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

Ex: We had a hilarious time singing karaoke at the company retreat , with even the CEO joining in on the fun .

disc jockey [noun]

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

Ex: He 's known as one of the top disc jockeys in the city , with a loyal following of club-goers .

songwriter [noun]

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: The songwriter 's ability to tell stories through music sets him apart from others in the industry .

tape [noun]

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

Ex: He borrowed a tape from the library to watch the classic film on his VCR .

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