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Music - Producing, Performing, and Recording Music

Here you will learn some English words related to producing, performing, and recording music such as "busk", "conduct", and "remaster".

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to adapt or change the musical composition of a piece

Ex: He carefully arranged the soundtrack for a chamber ensemble , capturing the essence of the original score .
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to play or perform something loudly, energetically, or enthusiastically

Ex: He loves to bang out tunes on his guitar late into the night , getting lost in the music 's energy .
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to make a rhythmic sound by hitting something consistently, commonly used in the context of music or drumming

Ex: She used her hands to beat the rhythm out on the steering wheel while waiting for the traffic light.
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to busk
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to play music in public and ask the passers-by for money

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to fiddle
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to perform music on the violin

Ex: The band fiddled lively tunes at the local pub , encouraging patrons to dance and sing along .
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to clap hands rhythmically or percussively during a performance, either by musicians or the audience

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to write a musical piece

Ex: They asked her to compose a piece for the upcoming concert .
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to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

Ex: The conductor skillfully conducted the ensemble , bringing out the nuances in the music .
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to cut
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to record or sing a song, track, etc. in order to make a studio recording

Ex: The producer worked closely with the artist to cut the vocals for the new release .
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to move one's lips in synchronization with recorded music or speech

Ex: She will be lip-synching for her performance during the live broadcast.
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to mix
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to combine several musical pieces from various sources into a single piece

Ex: The remix artist mixed samples from different tracks, adding their own creative elements to produce a fresh interpretation.
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to change the key or pitch of a piece of music

Ex: In the middle of the piece , the string quartet modulated to a lower key .
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to arrange or compose music for performance by an orchestra or other ensemble

Ex: The conductor orchestrates rehearsals with precision , guiding each section of the ensemble to achieve the desired musical expression .
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to play
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to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: They sat under the tree , playing softly on their ukulele .
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to play with force and vigor, often producing a repetitive and intense sound on musical instruments

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to rap
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to speak or chant rhythmically and in a unique style, often accompanied by music

Ex: He 's been rapping since he was a teenager , honing his skills on the streets .
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to record
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to store information in a way that can be used in the future

Ex: The historian recorded the oral histories of the local community .
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to improve the quality of a previously recorded or mastered work, such as music or film, to achieve higher audio or visual fidelity

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to sample
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to take or record a small piece of music or sound digitally, in order to be used in a new composition

Ex: The composer sampled orchestral music to blend with electronic elements in the new piece .
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to read and perform a piece of written music at first sight without prior preparation

Ex: The musicians will need to sight-read the new compositions at the rehearsal tomorrow, so they should come prepared.
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to slur
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to perform a series of musical notes smoothly and without separation

Ex: The singer will need to slur the descending scale during the performance , allowing the notes to flow effortlessly from one to the next .
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to strike
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to play a musical instrument by hitting it, typically with the hand or a stick

Ex: She will need to strike the keys of the piano forcefully to emphasize the dramatic climax of the piece .
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to strum
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to play a stringed instrument by sweeping the fingers lightly across the strings

Ex: They have strummed their ukuleles together since they were kids .
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to tongue
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to articulate the beginning of a note on a wind instrument by briefly interrupting the airflow with the tongue

Ex: He will need to tongue the notes accurately to achieve the desired articulation in the performance .
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to adapt a musical composition originally intended for one instrument, voice, or ensemble so that it can be performed by another

Ex: The guitarist transcribed the violin part from a classical piece and adapted it for the guitar .
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to trill
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to produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or a whole tone apart

Ex: The singer will trill the final note of the aria , adding a flourish to the performance .
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to tune
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to adjust or regulate the pitch or sound of a musical instrument

Ex: Before the band 's set , the bassist tuned his electric bass guitar .
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to adjust a musical instrument so that it plays in the correct pitch

Ex: He decided to tune up his old guitar so he could start playing again .
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to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

Ex: He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden .
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to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

Ex: The marching band used amplifiers mounted on carts to amplify the brass section during the halftime show .
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to chant
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to sing a piece such as a psalm, canticle, etc. in a limited range of notes and with a repetitive tone

Ex: The congregation joined together to chant the refrain of the liturgical song .
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to be the star performer in a concert or performance

Ex: The popular DJ headlined the nightclub event , making it an unforgettable night .
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to hum
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to sing a tune with closed lips

Ex: She hummed softly to herself while waiting for the bus .
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to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the speaker improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
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to jam
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to play music along other musicians without practicing and as an act of improvisation

Ex: Every Friday evening , the local cafe hosted an open mic night where musicians could come and jam with each other .
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to master
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to make the final version of a musical rendition or movie from which copies can be made

Ex: After recording , they mastered the song and sent it to the record label .
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to remix
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to produce a new version of a recorded piece of music by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device

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to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .
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to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

Ex: The record label is releasing the artist 's single on all major music platforms .
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to sing
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to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: The singer sang the blues with a lot of emotion .
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to perform as the secondary act in a pop or rock concert, usually before the main performers

Ex: In the world of music festivals , many up-and-coming artists dream of being invited to support established headliners .
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to write
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to compose a musical piece

Ex: She wrote a ballad dedicated to her best friend .
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to choir
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to sing or perform as part of a choir or choral group

Ex: They will be choiring a variety of pieces at the festival , ranging from classical to contemporary .
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to solo
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to perform a musical piece or passage alone

Ex: The guitarist will solo during the bridge of the song , demonstrating improvisational skills .
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to blast
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to play a musical instrument, typically a wind instrument, with great force or intensity, producing a loud and powerful sound

Ex: The clarinetist will blast a high-pitched trill to punctuate the crescendo of the piece .
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to score
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to write or compose music, typically for various instruments or voices

Ex: The band will score their next album in the studio next month .
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to repeat or perform again, especially a musical or theatrical piece

Ex: The actor reprised his character for the sequel .
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to tour
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to travel to different places to perform, such as putting on a concert

Ex: The pop sensation will tour Asia , performing in arenas and stadiums .
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to verse
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to convert or express something in the form of poetry or verses

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to encore
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to perform an additional piece of music or repeat a performance in response to an enthusiastic audience's request

Ex: The opera singer will encore the aria , showcasing her vocal prowess once more .
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