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Music - Describing Music

Here you will learn some English words related to describing music such as "acoustic", "a capella", and "funky".

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acoustic
[Adjective]

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

Ex: They performed acoustic version of the song , using only guitars and vocals .
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staccato
[Adjective]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

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tuneless
[Adjective]

lacking a pleasant tune

Ex: The karaoke session turned chaotic when several participants tuneless versions of popular songs .
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tuneful
[Adjective]

pleasantly melodic and harmonious

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tenor
[Adjective]

relating to the adult male voice of the highest natural pitch range

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vivace
[Adverb]

(music) in a lively and animated manner

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symphonic
[Adjective]

connected with or in form of a symphony

Ex: The concert featured a symphonic performance by the city 's orchestra .
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melodious
[Adjective]

having a pleasant sound

Ex: They enjoyed melodious evening with soft jazz playing in the background .
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melodic
[Adjective]

having a pleasing, musical sound

Ex: The melody was simple yet melodic, filling the room with warmth .
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major
[Adjective]

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

Ex: The guitarist played a series major chords to enhance the song 's harmony .
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live
[Adverb]

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

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instrumental
[Adjective]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

Ex: They performed instrumental cover of the popular song , showcasing their musical skills .
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harmonic
[Adjective]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

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grungy
[Adjective]

connected with grunge rock music that has a loud guitar sound

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sharp
[Adjective]

having a slightly higher pitch than the corresponding natural note

Ex: The guitarist adjusted the tuning pegs to ensure each string sharp before the performance .
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punky
[Adjective]

denoting or resembling punk rock in style

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natural
[Adjective]

(of a musical note) indicating that the note is neither sharp nor flat

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minor
[Adjective]

based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

Ex: The songminor tonality created a haunting atmosphere .
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atonal
[Adjective]

(of a piece of music) marked by a lack of tonality

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ambient
[Adjective]

relating to the type of music that emphasizes on tone and atmosphere rather than traditional structure

Ex: The artist is known for ambient melodies with electronic beats in their compositions .
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aleatory
[Adjective]

connected with or denoting musical compositions or other art forms that involve random choice using computer techniques

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low
[Adjective]

(of a vowel) articulated by positioning the tongue down and the mouth open

Ex: He emphasized low vowel in the dialect .
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brassy
[Adjective]

having a harsh, loud, or bold tone, reminiscent of brass instruments

Ex: The brass section in the orchestra added brassy edge to the performance .
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biphonic
[Adjective]

describing a quality of music that involves the simultaneous production of two distinct pitches or tones, often with one serving as a drone or sustained pitch while the other carries the melody or rhythm

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vocal
[Adjective]

connected with or performed by singing

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rhythmic
[Adjective]

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

Ex: rhythmic steps followed the beat of the music perfectly .
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musical
[Adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: musical piece they performed was from a famous opera .
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orchestral
[Adjective]

made for or related to an orchestra, typically involving a wide range of instruments playing together

Ex: She composed orchestral piece for the symphony 's upcoming concert .
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classical
[Adjective]

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

Ex: The soundtrack of the movie included classical pieces .
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lyric
[Adjective]

(of a singing voice) having a light register and a melodic style

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loud
[Adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: The conductor signaled for the entire ensemble to play with loud intensity in the fortissimo passage .
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funky
[Adjective]

(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement

Ex: funky beat of the drum kept the audience engaged and energized .
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all-star
[Adjective]

(of a performance) exceptional in quality or features highly skilled performers

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solo
[Adjective]

done or created by just one musician, rather than by a group or ensemble

Ex: He delivered solo rendition of the song , accompanied only by his acoustic guitar .
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solid-body
[Adjective]

(of musical instruments) having a body made entirely from a solid block of wood or other solid material

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pop
[Adjective]

related to popular culture, with many appealing elements such as music, fashion, art, etc.

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avant-garde
[Adjective]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

Ex: In the realm of visual artavant-garde painters explore new forms of expression , pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization .
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treble
[Adjective]

relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies

Ex: The flutetreble tones danced above the orchestra , adding a delicate shimmer to the piece .
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monophonic
[Adjective]

describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel

Ex: monophonic nature of the original film soundtrack gave it a classic , vintage feel .
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on shuffle
[Adverb]

(of tracks on a music player or an app) played randomly

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a capella
[Adverb]

solely with vocal harmony and melody

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