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