Face2Face - Pre-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4B in the Face2Face Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "traditional", "blues", "opera", etc.

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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 .

jazz [noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: In jazz , improvisation is just as important as the written music .

classical music [noun]

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 .

blues [noun]

a type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US

Ex: Her voice had a deep , bluesy quality that fit perfectly with the blues band .

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

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hip-hop [noun]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

Ex: Hip-hop lyrics often address social issues and personal experiences .

pop music [noun]

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

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rock and roll [phrase]

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

Ex: The electric guitar played a central role in shaping the sound of rock and roll , with its powerful amplification and distinctive tone .

dance music [noun]

any music that is intended for dancing to, especially a type of electronic music with strong synthesized beat played in the clubs

Ex: Dance music from the 1980s is still popular at themed parties .

traditional [adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .

folk music [noun]

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

Ex: The festival featured performances of traditional folk music .

reggae [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

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opera [noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: She 's an opera critic , writing reviews for a popular music magazine .

rhythm and blues [noun]

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

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Face2Face - Pre-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2B
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 8 - 8A
Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9B	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B
Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C
Unit 12 - 12A	Unit 12 - 12B