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Music - Nouns Related to Music

Here you will learn some English nouns related to music such as "verse", "rehearsal", and "arrangement".

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instrument

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

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percussion instrument

any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater

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reed instrument

any wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate

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string instrument

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

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woodwind instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal

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crossover

the process of changing the style or form by a musician in order to appeal to a wider range of people

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mood music

music that is meant to create a relaxed or romantic ambiance

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musician

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

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voice

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

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verse

a series of lines forming a unit in a song or poem

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tunefulness

the quality of having a pleasant tune or being melodious

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lyric

(plural) a song's words or text

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brass instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass

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hit

someone or something that is extremely popular

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fingering

the act of positioning and using fingers on an instrument to play specific notes or chords

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rehearsal

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

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release

the act of ending a sustained musical sound or note, allowing it to decay naturally

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sample

a small piece of music or sound recorded by digital means in order to be used in creating a new composition

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set

a collection of musical pieces or songs performed at a jazz session or a live show

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soundcheck

a process of checking that the equipment used for recording music, or for playing music at a concert, is working correctly and producing sound of a good quality

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arrangement

a musical piece that has been adapted or arranged to be performed by various instruments or voices

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busking

the act of playing music in public and asking the passers-by for money

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carol singing

the act of singing Christmas carols in churches or streets, usually to collect money for charity

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composition

the art or the act of writing pieces of music, poetry, etc.

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karaoke

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

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outsider music

unconventional, experimental, and non-mainstream music created by individuals who do not conform to established musical conventions or industry expectations

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lo-fi

a raw, unpolished, and low-fidelity music production or recording style characterized by a DIY aesthetic and nostalgic or vintage vibes

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lead guitar

the guitar part in a band or ensemble that plays melodies, solos, and improvisations, taking the lead or prominence over other instruments

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alto

a mid-sized instrument positioned between smaller and larger counterparts in terms of pitch and size

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act

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

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support

a singer or band that open a pop or rock concert before the main act

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ensemble

a collective of musicians performing together

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consort

a group of instruments or voices that perform together, typically of the same family or type

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interval

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

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drum roll

a continuous series of rapid beats on a drum, especially while announcing something exciting

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fanfare

a short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important

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solfege

a singing method that uses a system of vocal syllables to represent musical pitches in order to facilitate sight-singing and ear training

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metronome

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

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auditorium

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

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harmonization

the act of singing additional vocal parts that complement the melody, creating harmonies

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baton

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

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spiccato

a technique in music for string instruments where the bow bounces lightly off the strings, creating short, crisp notes

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counterpoint

a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony

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concert-goer

someone who attends concerts or live music performances

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crowd-surfing

when an individual is carried above the crowd by the audience during live music concerts or events, often used as a form of interactive performance or stage diving

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concert hall

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

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orchestra pit

the place in front of the stage, which is slightly lower, where an orchestra sits and performs for an opera, ballet, etc.

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encore

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

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second position

a finger or hand placement on an instrument for producing a specific sound or playing a particular note or chord

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fourth position

a higher hand placement on the fingerboard of a string instrument for accessing higher range notes

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fifth position

a specific hand position or fingering on a musical instrument for playing certain chords or notes

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repertoire

a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform

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music video

a short film or visual presentation created to accompany a song, often featuring the artist performing or telling a story

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set list

a predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert

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metalhead

a person who is passionate about heavy metal music

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punk

a person who embodies the rebellious and anti-establishment ethos associated with the punk subculture

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audience

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

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