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B2 Level Wordlist - Music

Here you will learn some English words about music, such as "acoustic guitar", "drumstick", "trombone", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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a type of guitar with a hollow body that does not increase the sound electrically

Ex: acoustic guitar sat in the corner of the room , its polished wood gleaming in the sunlight .
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a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

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drumstick
[noun]

a stick with a round head that is used to strike drums to produce sound

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a large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

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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

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trombone
[noun]

a wind instrument consisting of a wide hollow end and a sliding metal tube used to vary the pitch and produce a wide range of tones

Ex: The sound of trombone echoed through the streets during the parade .
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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

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a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

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folk
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music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics

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loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

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hip-hop
[noun]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

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rap
[noun]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

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a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s

Ex: Rhythm and blues originated in the 1940s and influenced many other music genres .
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a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

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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

Ex: The director praised chorus for their dedication and enthusiasm during rehearsals .
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composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: She admired composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .
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chart
[noun]

a list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period

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gig
[noun]

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

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track
[noun]

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

Ex: The track was released as a single before the full album came out .
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a theater designed for performing operas

Ex: Tickets for opera house show sold out within hours of going on sale .
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orchestra
[noun]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

Ex: The sound of orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .
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note
[noun]

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

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rhythm
[noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

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tone
[noun]

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

Ex: The violinisttone, which was smooth and expressive , perfectly captured the emotional essence of the classical piece being performed .
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volume
[noun]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

Ex: He asked them to turn down volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .
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a playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker

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a piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers

Ex: She adjusted sound system's settings to balance the music and vocals at the event .
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speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

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stereo
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a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

Ex: His stereo still works perfectly despite its age .
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to write a musical piece

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to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

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to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

Ex: The record label releasing the artist 's single on all major music platforms .
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deafening
[Adjective]

(of a sound) too loud in a way that nothing else can be heard

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punk rock
[noun]

a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

Ex: The DIY ethos punk rock encouraged many bands to self-produce their albums and distribute them independently .
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