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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an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano
any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater
any wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate
any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck
a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal
the process of changing the style or form by a musician in order to appeal to a wider range of people
someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession
a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass
the act of positioning and using fingers on an instrument to play specific notes or chords
a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.
the act of ending a sustained musical sound or note, allowing it to decay naturally
a small piece of music or sound recorded by digital means in order to be used in creating a new composition
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed at a jazz session or a live show
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
a musical piece that has been adapted or arranged to be performed by various instruments or voices
the act of singing Christmas carols in churches or streets, usually to collect money for charity
a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music
unconventional, experimental, and non-mainstream music created by individuals who do not conform to established musical conventions or industry expectations
a raw, unpolished, and low-fidelity music production or recording style characterized by a DIY aesthetic and nostalgic or vintage vibes
the guitar part in a band or ensemble that plays melodies, solos, and improvisations, taking the lead or prominence over other instruments
a mid-sized instrument positioned between smaller and larger counterparts in terms of pitch and size
a group of instruments or voices that perform together, typically of the same family or type
a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance
a continuous series of rapid beats on a drum, especially while announcing something exciting
a short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important
a singing method that uses a system of vocal syllables to represent musical pitches in order to facilitate sight-singing and ear training
the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance
the act of singing additional vocal parts that complement the melody, creating harmonies
a technique in music for string instruments where the bow bounces lightly off the strings, creating short, crisp notes
a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony
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
the place in front of the stage, which is slightly lower, where an orchestra sits and performs for an opera, ballet, etc.
an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it
a finger or hand placement on an instrument for producing a specific sound or playing a particular note or chord
a higher hand placement on the fingerboard of a string instrument for accessing higher range notes
a specific hand position or fingering on a musical instrument for playing certain chords or notes
a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform
a short film or visual presentation created to accompany a song, often featuring the artist performing or telling a story
a predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert
a person who embodies the rebellious and anti-establishment ethos associated with the punk subculture
a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.