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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Top Notch 1A
genre [noun]

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

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation .

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

Ex: His latest album is a tribute to classic country music and its legends .
Latin [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

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

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

Ex: Many people find that classical music has a calming effect , making it a popular choice for meditation and yoga .
movie [noun]

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

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .

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

Ex: The soundtrack includes several original songs written specifically for the movie .
folk [noun]

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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tune [noun]

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

Ex: The catchy tune of the song stayed in my head all day .

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

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .
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 .
single [noun]

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

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song [noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics .

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

Ex: The music video brought the song ’s lyrics to life .

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

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cultural [adjective]

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

Ex: The festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the community through music , dance , and food .
event [noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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film [noun]

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

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .
play [noun]

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

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play , bringing the story to life on screen .
concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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talk [noun]

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

Ex: He delivered a talk at the conference on innovation in technology .
lecture [noun]

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

Ex: The lecture was held in the university ’s main auditorium .

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

Ex: The art exhibition was held in a historic gallery downtown .

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

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