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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(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified
playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them
lacking a pleasant tune
pleasantly melodic and harmonious
relating to the adult male voice of the highest natural pitch range
(music) in a lively and animated manner
connected with or in form of a symphony
having a pleasant sound
having a pleasing, musical sound
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
used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time
(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals
having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way
having a slightly higher pitch than the corresponding natural note
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
relating to the type of music that emphasizes on tone and atmosphere rather than traditional structure
connected with or denoting musical compositions or other art forms that involve random choice using computer techniques
(of a vowel) articulated by positioning the tongue down and the mouth open
having a harsh, loud, or bold tone, reminiscent of brass instruments
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
relating to or intended for singing
having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events
relating to or containing music
made for or related to an orchestra, typically involving a wide range of instruments playing together
related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition
(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement
done or created by just one musician, rather than by a group or ensemble
(of musical instruments) having a body made entirely from a solid block of wood or other solid material
related to popular culture, with many appealing elements such as music, fashion, art, etc.
innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts
relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies
describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel
