Top Notch Fundamentals B - Unit 13 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 - Lesson 1 in the Top Notch Fundamentals B coursebook, such as "ability", "swim", "musical instrument", etc.

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Top Notch Fundamentals B
ability [noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: The athlete 's ability to run long distances set her apart from the competition .
request [noun]

a formal application or proposal made to an authority or organization for a particular action or decision

Ex: His request for more time to complete the project was approved .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex:
to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .
guitar [noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions .
violin [noun]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
to ski [verb]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
to sew [verb]

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

Ex: Children in the art class were excited to learn how to sew buttons onto their projects .
to knit [verb]

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

Ex: The artisan carefully knitted a colorful blanket for the baby .
to draw [verb]

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

Ex: The artist can draw realistic portraits of people .
to paint [verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to fix [verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Yesterday , he fixed the broken window in the living room .

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

Ex: Learning a musical instrument can improve concentration and creativity .
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 .
piano [noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: She played a soft lullaby on the piano to put the baby to sleep .
tuba [noun]

a large wind instrument with a curved tube and a wide bore that produces the lowest pitches in the brass family

Ex: She bought a new mouthpiece for her tuba .
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 .
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 trombone section added a powerful , brassy sound to the orchestra .
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 .
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 .
recorder [noun]

a simple wind instrument with a straight body and finger holes that produces a clear, sweet sound when air is blown through it

Ex: The teacher handed out recorders to all the students .

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 .

a percussion instrument consisting of a row of wooden bars in different lengths set on a frame, played by a wooden or plastic mallet

Ex: He tapped the xylophone bars gently with the mallets .

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 .
drum [noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

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