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Music - Listening to Music

Here you will learn some English words related to listening to music such as "stereo", "vinyl", and "album".

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Words Related to Music
speaker
speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: He connected his phone to the Bluetooth speaker and played his favorite playlist. 
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stereo
stereo
[noun]

a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

Ex: He bought a vintage stereo for his record collection. 
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tape
tape
[noun]

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

Ex: The engineer carefully spliced the tape to edit out any mistakes in the recording. 
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track
track
[noun]

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

Ex: The album features ten tracks, each showcasing a different style of music. 
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tracklist
tracklist
[noun]

a set of musical pieces or songs listed in the same order in which they appear on a recording

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turntable
turntable
[noun]

the flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played

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vinyl
vinyl
[noun]

a record made of synthetic resin or plastic, used in the past before CDs became popular

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long play
long play
[noun]

a full-length album

Ex: The vinyl enthusiast carefully placed the LP on the turntable, preparing to enjoy the full-length album. 
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A-side
A-side
[noun]

the side of a musical record that is regarded as the main release and is more likely to be successful

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B-side
B-side
[noun]

the side of a musical record that does not have the main songs

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CD writer
CD writer
[noun]

a piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD

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MP3 player

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

Ex: She loaded her favorite songs onto her MP3 player before going for a run in the park. 
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beatbox
beatbox
[noun]

a radio, CD player, etc. that is carried around in order to play loud music, especially rap

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compilation

something such as a book, record, etc. that consists of different pieces taken from several sources

Ex: The album is a compilation of the band's greatest hits. 
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concept album

an album of popular music the tracks of which are unified around a particular theme or idea

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deck
deck
[noun]

a sound system that is used for playing or recording disks or tapes

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discography

all of the records or a list of the records that have been created by a particular singer, composer or musical band

Ex: The band's discography includes five studio albums and several live recordings. 
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ghetto blaster

a stereophonic radio and CD or tape player that is portable and produces a very loud sound

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headphones

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

Ex: The DJ adjusted his headphones as he prepared to cue up the next track for the crowd. 
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laserdisc
laserdisc
[noun]

a large disk with plastic coating on which information, such as music, video, etc., can be stored, now replaced by the DVD

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loudspeaker

a piece of equipment that makes sounds louder, used for playing music, etc.

Ex: Please lower the volume on the loudspeaker; it's too loud. 
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player
player
[noun]

a playback device that reproduces recorded sound or video

Ex: You can connect your phone to a Bluetooth player for wireless audio. 
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playlist
playlist
[noun]

a set of recorded songs and pieces of music that have been selected to be broadcast on a radio station or a radio program

Ex: She curated a diverse playlist for the road trip, featuring everything from classic rock to contemporary pop. 
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record
record
[noun]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

Ex: He started a small business selling records and vintage audio equipment. 
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record player

a playback device with a spinning turntable that tracks the record and transmits it to a loudspeaker

Ex: He inherited a vintage record player from his grandfather, complete with a collection of classic vinyl albums. 
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single
single
[noun]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

Ex: The band released a new single ahead of their upcoming album. 
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sound system

a piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers

Ex: They set up a sound system in the park for the outdoor concert. 
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album
album
[noun]

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

Ex: The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs. 
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radio
radio
[noun]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

Ex: The radio program has interesting interviews. 
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extended play

a music recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer tracks than a full album

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record
record
[noun]

a single audio track that is part of a larger collection of songs, typically found on an album or an EP

Ex: The new record from the album quickly became a chart-topping hit. 
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volume
volume
[noun]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

Ex: She increased the volume on the TV so she could hear the dialogue more clearly. 
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compact disc

a small disc on which audio or other formats are recorded and could be played back by a player or computer using laser

Ex: My favorite music album was released on compact disc, so I bought it to enjoy the high-quality audio. 
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liner note

the explanatory information that is printed on a paper, accompanying a CD or DVD of musical recordings

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