pop music
[noun]
popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes
Ex:
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rock music
[noun]
a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music
Ex:
musical instrument
[noun]
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
.
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
.
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
Ex:
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
.
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
.
keyboard
[noun]
a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds
Ex:
The
keyboard
has
a
wide
range
of
sounds
,
from
classic
piano
to
electronic
beats
.
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
.
saxophone
[noun]
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
.
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
.
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
.
bass guitar
[noun]
a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars
Ex:
She
loved
the
rich
,
deep
tones
of
her
bass guitar
.
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
.
electric guitar
[noun]
a guitar capable of converting the vibration of its strings into electrical impulses using a pickup
oboe
[noun]
a woodwind double-reed instrument with a long tubular body and holes and keys on top
Ex:
Learning
to
play
the
oboe
requires
patience
.
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
Ex:
The
old
theater
had
a
beautifully
restored
organ
that
added
a
unique
charm
to
movie
screenings
.
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
.
orchestra
[noun]
a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece
Ex:
The
conductor
guided
the
orchestra
through
a
complex
piece
,
ensuring
every
section
played
in
harmony
.
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 play
[verb]
to take part in a game or activity for fun
Ex:
I
want
to
play
Monopoly
with
my
friends
.
basketball
[noun]
a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points
Ex:
The
coach
emphasized
teamwork
as
the
key
to
success
in
basketball
.
football
[noun]
a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost
Ex:
tennis
[noun]
a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net
Ex:
She
won
the
tennis
tournament
and
received
a
trophy
.
to ride
[verb]
to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements
Ex:
Participants
in
the
off-road
rally
eagerly
prepared
to
ride
their
dirt bikes
through
challenging
trails
in
the
desert
.
bike
[noun]
a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet
Ex:
They
went on
a
bike
trip
through
the
countryside
last
weekend
.
horse
[noun]
an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.
Ex:
My
dream
is
to
one day
own
a
beautiful
horse
.
skateboard
[noun]
a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down
Ex:
He
customized
his
skateboard
with
colorful
grip
tape
and
stickers
to
reflect
his
personal
style
.
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 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 speak
[verb]
to use or be capable of using a certain language
Ex:
They
spoke
German
during
the
conference
.
French
[noun]
the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.
Ex:
Her
dream
is
to
read
Victor Hugo
's
novels
in
the
original
French
.
Chinese
[noun]
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages of China
Ex:
She
is
learning
Chinese
to
communicate
with
her
business
partners
.
Spanish
[noun]
the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries
Ex:
She
's
been
practicing
Spanish
to
prepare
for
her
trip
to
Argentina
.