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Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Music

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
pitch

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

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movement

one of the main parts that a long musical work is divided into, having its own structure

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tempo

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

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chord

three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together

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bass

the lowest part in a musical composition with multiple voices or instrumental parts

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tune

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

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karaoke

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

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instrumentalist

a performer skilled in playing a particular instrument

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vocalist

a person who sings, especially one performing in a rock, jazz or pop band

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equalizer

a device used to adjust the balance of frequencies in audio signals by boosting or attenuating specific bands

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metronome

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

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gig

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

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solo

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

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echo

the reflection of sound off a surface that produces a repeat of the original sound after a delay

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hertz

a unit that is used in measurement of the frequency of sound and radio waves

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string instrument

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

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brass instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass

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woodwind instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal

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percussion instrument

any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater

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electronic instrument

a device that generates musical sounds using electronic circuits or digital technology

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reed instrument

any wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate

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rehearsal

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

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soundcheck

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

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metalhead

a person who is passionate about heavy metal music

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set list

a predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert

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punk rock

a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

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