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Top Notch 1A - Unit 2 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 1 in the Top Notch 1A coursebook, such as "genre", "lecture", "cultural", etc.

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genre
genre
[noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color. 
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country music

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

Ex: She grew up listening to country music on her grandparents’ radio. 
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Latin
Latin
[noun]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

Ex: He attended a Latin concert that featured salsa and reggaeton. 
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rhythm and blues

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

Ex: The R&B artist’s latest album blends traditional soul with modern beats. 
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classical music

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while studying, as it helps her concentrate and relax. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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soundtrack

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

Ex: The movie's soundtrack features a mix of classical and modern music. 
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folk
folk
[noun]

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

Ex: Folk music is often passed down through generations and reflects local traditions. 
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tune
tune
[noun]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

Ex: She hummed a cheerful tune while cooking dinner. 
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to download

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: She downloaded the app to keep track of her daily activities. 
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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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single
single
[noun]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

Ex: The band released a new single ahead of their upcoming album. 
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song
song
[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep. 
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music video

a short film or visual presentation created to accompany a song, often featuring the artist performing or telling a story

Ex: The artist released a new music video for their latest song. 
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entertainment

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex: Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers. 
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cultural
cultural
[Adjective]

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

Ex: The museum features exhibits showcasing various cultural artifacts from around the world. 
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: The wedding was a joyous event that brought family and friends together. 
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film
film
[noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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play
play
[noun]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Ex: The playwright's new play will debut at the local theater next month. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs. 
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talk
talk
[noun]

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

Ex: The professor gave a talk on climate change. 
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lecture
lecture
[noun]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

Ex: The lecturer provided handouts to accompany the lecture. 
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art exhibition

a public event where people can display or sometimes sell their works of art

Ex: The museum is hosting an art exhibition this weekend. 
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pop music
pop music
[noun]

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

Ex: Her pop music playlist always gets the party started. 
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