Insight - Elementary - Unit 2 - 2C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2C in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "cello", "trumpet", "clarinet", etc.

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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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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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 .

Insight - Elementary
Welcome A	Welcome C	Welcome D	Welcome E
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 2 - 2A
Unit 2 - 2B	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 3 - 3A
Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D
Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7D
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C
Unit 10 - 10D