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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: Her favorite genre of music is jazz .
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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: The jazz festival attracts artists and audiences from all around the world.
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music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

Ex: The local orchestra hosts regular performances that celebrate the rich history of classical music and its influence on modern genres .
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blues
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a type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US

Ex: Blues songs often tell stories of lost love and personal struggles .
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a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

Ex: The rock festival attracts fans from all over the world every year.
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hip-hop
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popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

Ex: Many hip-hop songs feature complex wordplay and clever rhymes .
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pop music
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popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

Ex: Their pop song went viral on social media, leading to a record deal.
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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 Beatles ' early music was heavily influenced rock and roll, blending elements of rhythm and blues with catchy melodies .
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any music that is intended for dancing to, especially a type of electronic music with strong synthesized beat played in the clubs

Ex: The festival featured several famous dance music artists .
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traditional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .
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traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

Ex: The evolution of folk music has influenced many modern genres .
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reggae
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a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

Ex: The roots of reggae are deeply tied to Jamaican history and culture .
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opera
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a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: The opera tells a tragic story of love and betrayal .
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a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s

Ex: R&B songs frequently explore themes of love and relationships.
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