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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Music

Here, you will learn some English words related to Music that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
symphony
symphony
[noun]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

Ex: The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was truly captivating. 
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composer
composer
[noun]

a person who writes and creates music

Ex: Emma hopes to become a film composer one day. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance of music by singers or instrumentalists

Ex: Emma went to a concert with her friends. 
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orchestra
orchestra
[noun]

a large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually under the direction of a conductor

Ex: Emma plays violin in the local orchestra. 
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band
band
[noun]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

Ex: The band released their debut album last year, which quickly gained popularity. 
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opera
opera
[noun]

a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung with musical accompaniment

Ex: Emma saw her first opera at the age of twelve. 
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melody
melody
[noun]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners. 
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harmony
harmony
[noun]

the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time

Ex: Emma sang the melody while Rachel added a lower harmony. 
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rhythm
rhythm
[noun]

a repeated pattern of beats or sounds in music

Ex: The drummer kept a steady rhythm throughout the song. 
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beat
beat
[noun]

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

Ex: The drummer sets the beat for the band, establishing the tempo and rhythm of the song. 
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lyric
lyric
[noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The singer delivered the heartfelt lyrics with passion and emotion, moving the audience to tears. 
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verse
verse
[noun]

a group of lines forming one section of a song or poem

Ex: I know the chorus, but I always forget the second verse. 
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chorus
chorus
[noun]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

Ex: The chorus of the song features a catchy melody that repeats throughout the track. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a transitional section that connects two main musical themes or parts

Ex: The song has a short bridge before the final chorus. 
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album
album
[noun]

a collection of songs or other audio recordings released together as a single product

Ex: Emma released her first album last year. 
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track
track
[noun]

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

Ex: The album features ten tracks, each showcasing a different style of music. 
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arrangement

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

Ex: The jazz band played a stunning arrangement of the classic pop song. 
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note
note
[noun]

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

Ex: The teacher asked them to identify the notes on the staff. 
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playlist
playlist
[noun]

a set of recorded songs and pieces of music that have been selected to be broadcast on a radio station or a radio program

Ex: She curated a diverse playlist for the road trip, featuring everything from classic rock to contemporary pop. 
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demo
demo
[noun]

a short recording that serves as a sample of the work of a musical band or performer

Ex: The band recorded a demo in their garage and sent it to local radio stations. 
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beatbox
beatbox
[noun]

an electronic piece of equipment that imitates drum sounds adding a backbeat to songs

Ex: The street performer's beatbox skills drew a crowd. 
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feedback
feedback
[noun]

information, opinions, or criticism about someone's work, performance, or a product that can be used to evaluate or improve it

Ex: Sarah asked her manager for feedback on her presentation. 
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copyright
copyright
[noun]

a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.

Ex: The author registered the copyright for her novel to prevent unauthorized copies. 
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cover
cover
[noun]

a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist

Ex: The band's cover of the classic hit brought a fresh twist to the original. 
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remix
remix
[noun]

a new version of an existing record made by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device

Ex: The artist's remix of classical paintings with modern graffiti went viral. 
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sheet music

the written form of music that uses symbols to show how a song or piece should be played

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