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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speaker [noun]

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

Ex: She adjusted the volume on the stereo speakers to fill the room with music .

stereo [noun]

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

Ex: The party was lively with music blasting from the stereo .

tape [noun]

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

Ex: After the concert , the musician listened to the tape to assess their performance and make improvements .

track [noun]

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

Ex: The track was a hit , with its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm .

tracklist [noun]

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

turntable [noun]

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

vinyl [noun]

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

long play [noun]

a full-length album

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A-side [noun]

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

B-side [noun]

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

CD writer [noun]

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

MP3 player [noun]

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

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beatbox [noun]

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

compilation [noun]

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

Ex: The DJ released a compilation of popular tracks from the 80s .

concept album [noun]

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

deck [noun]

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

discography [noun]

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

Ex: His discography spans over two decades of influential jazz recordings .

ghetto blaster [noun]

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

headphones [noun]

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

Ex: Jack forgot his headphones at home and had to endure the noisy commute without his usual music .

laserdisc [noun]

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

loudspeaker [noun]

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

Ex: The loudspeaker at the airport announced the boarding information .

player [noun]

a playback device that reproduces recorded sound or video

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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: He enjoyed listening to his favorite playlist while working out at the gym .

record [noun]

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

Ex: The record spins on the turntable , filling the room with music .

record player [noun]

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

Ex: The record player spun the vinyl at a steady pace , bringing old jazz records to life in the room .

single [noun]

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

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sound system [noun]

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

Ex: He bought a new sound system to enhance the audio quality of his home theater .

album [noun]

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

Ex: He downloaded the album from the internet and added it to his digital music library .

radio [noun]

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

Ex: They are dancing to the music on the radio .

extended play [noun]

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

record [noun]

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

Ex: Fans eagerly awaited the release of her latest record .

volume [noun]

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

Ex: They adjusted the volume of the speakers to ensure everyone at the party could hear the music .

compact disc [noun]

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

Ex: I still have a collection of compact discs from the 90s , filled with nostalgic tunes from my youth .

liner note [noun]

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

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Stringed Instruments	Woodwind and Brass Instruments	Percussion Instruments	Keyboard Instruments
Electronic Instruments	Parts of Musical Instruments	Types of Musicians	Other People in the Music Industry
Musical Ensembles	Musical Notation	Musical Elements	Musical Pieces
Specific Songs and Music	Parts of Musical Pieces	Listening to Music	Recording Studio Equipment
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