Music - Specific Songs and Music

Here you will learn some English words related to specific songs and music such as "serenade", "hymn", and "ballad".

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carol [noun]

a religious song that people sing at Christmas

chanty [noun]

a rhythmic song that sailors used to sing in the past while working together

dirge [noun]

a song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief, especially one performed at a funeral or memorial

Ex: The bagpipes played a haunting dirge that echoed across the moor .

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

a song or movie that was a hit in the past and is still popular

hymn [noun]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

Ex: They chose a well-known hymn for the wedding ceremony .
anthem [noun]

an official song of great importance for a particular country that is performed on certain occasions

Ex: The students learned the anthem in school to commemorate important national holidays .
anthem [noun]

a song of religious praise, often directed to God or a saint

Ex: The cathedral echoes with a solemn anthem .
lullaby [noun]

a soft and soothing song that is intended to make children go to sleep

madrigal [noun]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

chant [noun]

a rhythmic monotonous composition that accompanies an incantation of psalms or canticles in a ritual

ballad [noun]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

Ex: The folk singer-songwriter wrote a new ballad about the struggles of ordinary people in modern society .

a popular romantic song that revolves around an unrequited or lost love

a musical composition that expresses romantic feelings

Ex: The artist 's haunting rendition of the classic love song brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience , evoking memories of lost love and bittersweet longing .
car song [noun]

songs that are commonly played or listened to while driving in a car, often chosen for their energetic, enjoyable, or nostalgic qualities that enhance the driving experience

mashup [noun]

a remix that blends two or more songs into one track

Ex: She made a mashup of her favorite K-pop songs .
request [noun]

a solicitation for a specific song or piece to be played during a musical event

requiem [noun]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

Ex: The church bells tolled as the requiem echoed through the cathedral during the funeral procession .
serenade [noun]

a musical composition or performance, often performed outdoors at night, conveying romantic feelings

Ex: As a gesture of affection , the musician composed a serenade for his partner , performing it under the stars as a declaration of love .
fandango [noun]

a couple dance music in triple time, accompanied by tambourine or castanets, with rapid lively moves, originally from Spain

bolero [noun]

a couple dance music in 3/4 time with modest and restrained moves, originated in Spain

mazurka [noun]

music that accompanies a Polish dance in moderate triple time for four or eight couples

jig [noun]

a lively musical composition in triple rhythm, historically popular

Ex: Folk festivals often feature jigs alongside reels and hornpipes .
ditty [noun]

a short and simple song or poem

Ex: She hummed a catchy ditty while she worked , finding solace in the simple joy of melody amid the day 's tasks .
jingle [noun]

a short catchy tune, often used in advertising

Ex: They hired a popular musician to create a catchy jingle for their campaign .

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

Ex: The soundtrack includes several original songs written specifically for the movie .
merengue [noun]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America