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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 arrange

to adapt or change the musical composition of a piece

Ex: The composer arranged the orchestral piece for a brass ensemble, giving it a majestic and regal sound.Ā 
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to bang out

to play or perform something loudly, energetically, or enthusiastically

Ex: The drummer banged out a powerful rhythm that drove the entire band forward.Ā 
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to beat out

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

Ex: The drummer enthusiastically beat out a lively rhythm during the performance.Ā 
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to busk
to busk
[Verb]

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

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to fiddle
to fiddle
[Verb]

to perform music on the violin

Ex: She fiddled a beautiful melody on her violin.Ā 
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to clap out

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

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to compose

to write a musical piece

Ex: She was inspired by nature's beauty to compose a serene and melodic piano sonata.Ā 
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to conduct

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

Ex: She conducted the orchestra with precise hand gestures, ensuring everyone stayed in sync.Ā 
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

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

Ex: The band spent weeks in the studio cutting their latest album.Ā 
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to lip-synch

to move one's lips in synchronization with recorded music or speech

Ex: The singer lip-synchs during all of her performances, relying on prerecorded vocals to enhance her stage presence.Ā 
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

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

Ex: The DJ mixed popular songs from different genres to create an energetic and seamless dance mix.Ā 
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to modulate

to change the key or pitch of a piece of music

Ex: The composer modulates to a higher key for the final chorus, adding excitement and intensity to the song.Ā 
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to orchestrate

to arrange or compose music for performance by an orchestra or other ensemble

Ex: The composer orchestrated the symphony for a full orchestra, carefully balancing the instrumentation for each section.Ā 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin.Ā 
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to pound out

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

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to rap
to rap
[Verb]

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

Ex: He rapped about his experiences growing up in the inner city.Ā 
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to record
to record
[Verb]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

Ex: She records her daily expenses in a spreadsheet.Ā 
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to remaster

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
to sample
[Verb]

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

Ex: The artist sampled a classic jazz tune to include in his new track.Ā 
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to sight-read

to read and perform a piece of written music at first sight without prior preparation

Ex: She sight-reads the piano piece with ease, demonstrating her proficiency in reading music.Ā 
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to slur
to slur
[Verb]

to perform a series of musical notes smoothly and without separation

Ex: He slurs the notes together in the lyrical passage, creating a seamless melody.Ā 
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to strike
to strike
[Verb]

to play a musical instrument by hitting it, typically with the hand or a stick

Ex: He strikes the cymbals with precision during the climax of the song.Ā 
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to strum
to strum
[Verb]

to play a stringed instrument by sweeping the fingers lightly across the strings

Ex: She strums her guitar softly, creating a soothing melody.Ā 
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to tongue
to tongue
[Verb]

to articulate the beginning of a note on a wind instrument by briefly interrupting the airflow with the tongue

Ex: She tongues each note crisply to maintain clarity in the fast passage.Ā 
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to transcribe

to adapt a musical composition originally intended for one instrument, voice, or ensemble so that it can be performed by another

Ex: The composer transcribed his piano concerto for a string quartet.Ā 
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to trill
to trill
[Verb]

to produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or a whole tone apart

Ex: The flutist trills the note effortlessly, adding embellishment to the melody.Ā 
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to tune
to tune
[Verb]

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

Ex: After transporting his guitar to the gig, the musician took a moment to tune it.Ā 
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to tune up

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

Ex: Before the concert, the guitarist took a moment to tune up his instrument.Ā 
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to whistle

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

Ex: The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.Ā 
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to amplify

to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

Ex: The sound engineer used a microphone and amplifier to amplify the singer's voice during the concert.Ā 
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to chant
to chant
[Verb]

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

Ex: The monks gathered in the chapel to chant their evening prayers.Ā 
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to headline

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

Ex: She will headline the music festival this summer, drawing a huge crowd.Ā 
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to hum
to hum
[Verb]

to sing a tune with closed lips

Ex: She liked to hum while she worked, finding it helped her concentrate.Ā 
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to improvise

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

Ex: When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going.Ā 
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to jam
to jam
[Verb]

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

Ex: Musicians gathered at the jazz club to jam late into the night.Ā 
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to master
to master
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sound engineer mastered the album before it was sent to production.Ā 
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to remix
to remix
[Verb]

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

Ex: The producer remixed the track to highlight the bassline.Ā 
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to perform

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

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week.Ā 
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to release

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

Ex: The film studio released their latest blockbuster movie in theaters worldwide.Ā 
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to sing
to sing
[Verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.Ā 
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to support

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

Ex: The local band was excited to support the headlining act and showcase their music to a larger audience.Ā 
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to write
to write
[Verb]

to compose a musical piece

Ex: He's been working hard to write a new guitar riff.Ā 
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to choir
to choir
[Verb]

to sing or perform as part of a choir or choral group

Ex: They choir every Sunday at the church service, lifting their voices in hymns.Ā 
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to solo
to solo
[Verb]

to perform a musical piece or passage alone

Ex: She solos on the piano, captivating the audience with her expressive performance.Ā 
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to blast
to blast
[Verb]

to play a musical instrument, typically a wind instrument, with great force or intensity, producing a loud and powerful sound

Ex: The trumpeter blasts a fanfare to announce the arrival of the parade.Ā 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to write or compose music, typically for various instruments or voices

Ex: The composer scores a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.Ā 
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to reprise

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

Ex: The orchestra reprises the main theme in the final movement of the symphony.Ā 
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to tour
to tour
[Verb]

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

Ex: The magician will tour the world, mystifying audiences with a series of performances.Ā 
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to verse
to verse
[Verb]

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

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to encore
to encore
[Verb]

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

Ex: The band encore their hit song to the delight of the crowd.Ā 
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