Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 2 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "composer", "heavy metal", "speech", etc.

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classical [noun]

music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

Ex: The radio station plays a mix of jazz and classical throughout the day .

country music [noun]

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

Ex: His latest album is a tribute to classic country music and its legends .

folk [noun]

music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics

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heavy metal [noun]

loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

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hip-hop [noun]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

Ex: Hip-hop lyrics often address social issues and personal experiences .

jazz [noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: In jazz , improvisation is just as important as the written music .

Latin [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

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opera [noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: She 's an opera critic , writing reviews for a popular music magazine .

rap [noun]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

Ex: Rap lyrics often cover a wide range of topics , from personal stories to social commentary .

reggae [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

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soul [noun]

a type of music popularized by African American musicians that expresses strong and deep emotions

Ex: The concert featured a blend of jazz , blues , and soul , showcasing the versatility of the musicians .

techno [noun]

a fast-paced style of electronic dance music with a few or no words

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album [noun]

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

Ex: He downloaded the album from the internet and added it to his digital music library .

artist [noun]

a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally

Ex: She trained for years to become a professional artist in the entertainment industry .

band [noun]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

Ex: They 're going on tour next month to promote their new single as a country band .

composer [noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft .

concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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to download [verb]

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .

single [noun]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

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chorus [noun]

a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance

Ex: During the concert , the chorus helped to create a grand , full-sounding performance .

duet [noun]

a piece of music written for two performers

Ex: She looked forward to singing a duet with her favorite artist .

flop [noun]

something that fails completely or is unsuccessful

Ex: The party was a social flop due to the rain .

hit [noun]

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

Ex: The comedian 's show on the streaming service is a surprising hit .

lyric [noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along .

solo [noun]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

Ex: He practiced his guitar solo for hours to perfect every note .

soundtrack [noun]

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

Ex: The soundtrack includes several original songs written specifically for the movie .

theme song [noun]

a musical piece that represents or is closely associated with a particular television show, movie, video game, event, or other media production

Ex: They hired a famous artist to create a unique theme song for their new film .

charity [noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .

speech [noun]

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

Ex: The commencement speech at graduation encouraged students to pursue their dreams .

award [noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: The book won several literary awards last year .

prize [noun]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island .

competition [noun]

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers face stiff competition to stay ahead of trends and capture consumer attention .

top of the charts [phrase]

the highest-ranking position on a list of popular songs, albums, or other media

Ex: Staying at the top of the charts is a major achievement for any artist .

pop music [noun]

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

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rock music [noun]

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 1	Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Lesson 3	Unit 1 - Reference
Unit 2 - Lesson 1	Unit 2 - Lesson 2	Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Reference
Unit 3 - Lesson 1	Unit 3 - Lesson 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Reference
Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Communication	Unit 4 - Reference
Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3	Unit 5 - Reference
Unit 6 - Lesson 1	Unit 6 - Lesson 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Reference
Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3	Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 8 - Lesson 2	Unit 8 - Lesson 3	Unit 8 - Reference
Unit 9 - Lesson 1	Unit 9 - Lesson 2	Unit 9 - Lesson 3	Unit 9 - Reference
Unit 10 - Lesson 1	Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Lesson 3	Unit 10 - Reference
Unit 11 - Lesson 1	Unit 11 - Lesson 2	Unit 11 - Reference	Unit 12 - Lesson 1
Unit 12 - Lesson 2	Unit 12 - Lesson 3	Unit 12 - Reference