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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
[noun]

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

Ex: The composer 's latest work was symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .
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composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: She admired composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .
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concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: The school is hosting concert to showcase the students ' musical talents .
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orchestra
[noun]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

Ex: The sound of orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .
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band
[noun]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

Ex: She sings lead vocals in a local band that performs at small venues around the city .
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opera
[noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: opera tells a tragic story of love and betrayal .
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melody
[noun]

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

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .
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harmony
[noun]

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

Ex: Jazz musicians often harmonies, creating new and unexpected musical textures .
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rhythm
[noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Ex: The marching band followed a rhythm.
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beat
[noun]

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

Ex: He could n’t help but nod to beat of the rhythm .
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lyric
[noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: lyrics of this song resonated with many people in the audience .
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verse
[noun]

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

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chorus
[noun]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

Ex: The audience joined in singing chorus during the concert , creating a sense of unity and participation .
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bridge
[noun]

a transitional section that connects two main musical themes or parts

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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 curated a playlist of songs from albums to create the perfect soundtrack for his road trip .
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track
[noun]

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

Ex: The track was released as a single before the full album came out .
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a musical piece that has been adapted or arranged to be performed by various instruments or voices

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note
[noun]

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

Ex: He marked notes on his music with a pencil .
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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: We collaborated on a playlist for the office , incorporating everyone 's favorite songs .
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demo
[noun]

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

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beatbox
[noun]

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

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feedback
[noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: Feedback from the audience can help shape the performance .
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copyright
[noun]

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

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cover
[noun]

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

Ex: The album features covers of popular songs from the 80s .
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remix
[noun]

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

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

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