Music - Other People in the Music Industry

Here you will learn some English words related to the people in the music industry such as "composer", "maestro", and "falsetto".

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composer [noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft .

drum major [noun]

the marching band leader who conducts performances and coordinates musicians' movements

Ex: She dedicated herself to mastering both conducting and marching techniques in her role as drum major .

maestro [noun]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

tuner [noun]

someone who adjusts musical instruments to achieve optimal pitch and tone

Ex: The tuner listened intently , making small adjustments to the violin 's pegs until it sounded perfect .

act [noun]

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

Ex: The venue booked several local acts to perform throughout the night .

alto [noun]

a male singer with the highest adult male voice or a female singer with the lowest female voice

baritone [noun]

a male singer with deep singing voice ranged between tenor and bass

Ex: The baritone sang the lead role in the opera with confidence .

conductor [noun]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

Ex: She 's the first female conductor of the renowned philharmonic orchestra .

contralto [noun]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

disc jockey [noun]

someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

Ex: He 's known as one of the top disc jockeys in the city , with a loyal following of club-goers .

falsetto [noun]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

front man [noun]

the lead vocalist or performer in a pop or rock band

frontwoman [noun]

the lead female vocalist or performer in a pop or rock band

mezzo-soprano [noun]

a female singer with a voice ranged between soprano and contralto

musical director [noun]

the person who manages the musical aspects of a production or performance, such as the conductor of an orchestra

singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .

songwriter [noun]

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: The songwriter 's ability to tell stories through music sets him apart from others in the industry .

soprano [noun]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

Ex: The young boy ’s soprano voice was stunning , hitting high notes effortlessly until his voice began to change .

support [noun]

a singer or band that open a pop or rock concert before the main act

tenor [noun]

an adult male singer with the highest natural singing voice that is just below the lowest range of a women's voice

video jockey [noun]

a person whose job is to introduce and play music videos on TV, at a party, etc.

Ex: His career as a video jockey began in college , where he discovered a passion for combining visual art with electronic music .

vocalist [noun]

a person who sings, especially one performing in a rock, jazz or pop band

record producer [noun]

an individual who oversees and manages the production process of creating recorded music

audio engineer [noun]

sound professional responsible for recording, mixing, and editing audio to achieve desired results

Ex: A skilled audio engineer ensures clear and balanced recordings .

music agent [noun]

a professional who represents and promotes musicians or bands, helping them secure performances, tours, and other opportunities in the music industry

music teacher [noun]

someone who instructs others in the theory, practice, and appreciation of music

Ex: She organized engaging activities to make learning enjoyable for her students as a music teacher .

troubadour [noun]

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

countertenor [noun]

a male singer with a high vocal range, typically singing in the alto or soprano register

Ex: As a countertenor , he specialized in performing Baroque and Renaissance music .

singer-songwriter [noun]

a musician who writes and performs their own songs

Ex: The singer-songwriter performed a heartfelt ballad that she wrote herself .

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