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CEFR B2 Vocabulary - Lesson 18
Here you will learn some English words about music, such as "acoustic guitar", "drumstick", "trombone", etc. prepared for B2 learners.
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acoustic guitar
[noun]
a type of guitar with a hollow body that does not amplify the sound electrically
bass guitar
[noun]
a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars
drumstick
[noun]
a stick with a round head that is used for playing drums or other percussion instruments
grand piano
[noun]
a large piano with three legs that its strings are parallel to the ground, marked by being full-toned
organ
[noun]
a large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in different sizes, each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones
trombone
[noun]
a wind instrument consisting of a wide hollow end and a sliding metal tube formed like the letter U
blues
[noun]
a type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US
country music
[noun]
a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States
folk
[noun]
music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics
heavy metal
[noun]
loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals
hip-hop
[noun]
popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US
punk
[noun]
a subgenre of rock music that is loud, fast, and aggressive which emerged in the 70s
rhythm and blues
[noun]
a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s
rock and roll
[phrase]
a type of popular music originating in the 1950s with electronically amplified instruments, a strong beat, and simple tunes
chorus
[noun]
a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance
gig
[noun]
a performance of live music, comedy or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience
orchestra
[noun]
a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classical composition
note
[noun]
a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument
record player
[noun]
a playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker
sound system
[noun]
a piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers
speaker
[noun]
equipment that converts electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.
stereo
[noun]
a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two channels, producing a three-dimensional effect
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