Words Related to Music - Producing, Performing and Recording Music

adapt for performance in a different way

play loudly

to make a rhythmic sound by hitting something consistently, commonly used in the context of music or drumming

to play music in public and ask the passers-by for money

play the violin or fiddle

to clap hands rhythmically or percussively during a performance, either by musicians or the audience

to write a musical piece

to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

to record or sing a song, track, etc. in order to make a studio recording

move the lips in synchronization (with recorded speech or song)

to combine several musical pieces from various sources into a single piece

change the key of, in music

write an orchestra score for

to perform music on a musical instrument

to play with force and vigor, often producing a repetitive and intense sound on musical instruments

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

to store information, music, etc. in a way that can be used in the future

to improve the quality of a previously recorded or mastered work, such as music or film, to achieve higher audio or visual fidelity

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

perform music from a score without having seen the score before

play smoothly or legato

produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)

articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments

rewrite or arrange a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended

sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

to adjust or regulate the pitch or sound of a musical instrument

to adjust a musical instrument so that it plays in the correct pitch

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

to sing a piece such as a psalm, canticle, etc. in a limited range of notes and with a repetitive tone

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

to sing a tune with closed lips

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

to play music along other musicians without practicing and as an act of improvisation

to make the final version of a musical rendition or movie from which copies can be made

to produce a new version of a recorded piece of music by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device

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

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

to use our voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

to perform as the secondary act in a pop or rock concert, usually before the main performers

to compose a musical piece

sing in a choir

perform a piece written for a single instrument

make a strident sound

write a musical score for

to repeat or perform again, especially a musical or theatrical piece

to travel to different places to perform, such as putting on a concert

to convert or express something in the form of poetry or verses

request an encore, from a performer