Summit 1A - Unit 2 - Preview

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Preview in the Summit 1A coursebook, such as "element", "beat", "performance", etc.

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element [noun]

an essential or typical feature or part of something

Ex: In storytelling , character development is a vital element .

music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .

beat [noun]

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

Ex: The metronome helps musicians practice their timing by providing a steady beat to follow .

melody [noun]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

Ex: The composer crafted a haunting melody that evoked deep emotions in the audience .

lyric [noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along .

sound [noun]

anything that we can hear

Ex: Laughter is a delightful sound that brightens any room .

voice [noun]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Ex: The singer 's voice filled the concert hall with emotion .

performance [noun]

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .