pitch
[noun]
the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it
Ex:
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Music
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movement
[noun]
one of the main parts that a long musical work is divided into, having its own structure
Ex:
He
studied
the
structure
of
each
movement
in
the
sonata
to
understand
its
musical
development
.
tempo
[noun]
the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at
Ex:
The
tempo
of
the
music
gradually
slowed down
toward
the
end
.
chord
[noun]
three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together
Ex:
He
practiced
changing
from
one
chord
to
another
smoothly
.
bass
[noun]
the lowest part in a musical composition with multiple voices or instrumental parts
Ex:
The
bass
sets
the
rhythm
in
the
jazz
ensemble
.
tune
[noun]
a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music
Ex:
The
catchy
tune
of
the
song
stayed in
my
head
all
day
.
karaoke
[noun]
a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music
Ex:
We
had
a
hilarious
time
singing
karaoke
at
the
company
retreat
,
with
even
the
CEO
joining
in on
the
fun
.
instrumentalist
[noun]
a performer skilled in playing a particular instrument
Ex:
As
an
instrumentalist
,
she
practiced
diligently
to
master
the
techniques
required
for
her
chosen
instrument
.
equalizer
[noun]
a device used to adjust the balance of frequencies in audio signals by boosting or attenuating specific bands
Ex:
The
DJ
fine-tuned
the
equalizer
to
emphasize
the
bass
for
the
dance floor
.
metronome
[noun]
a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm
Ex:
As
the
guitarist
strummed
,
the
steady
clicking
of
the
metronome
helped
him
maintain
a
perfect
rhythm
.
gig
[noun]
a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience
Ex:
The
comedian
’s
gig
was
well-received
,
with
the
audience
laughing
throughout
.
solo
[noun]
a musical piece written for one singer or instrument
Ex:
He
practiced
his
guitar
solo
for
hours
to
perfect
every
note
.
echo
[noun]
the reflection of sound off a surface that produces a repeat of the original sound after a delay
Ex:
He
shouted
into
the
cave
and
listened
for
the
echo
bouncing back
to
him
.
string instrument
[noun]
any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck
Ex:
The
orchestra
featured
a
variety
of
string instruments
,
including
violins
,
cellos
,
and
double basses
.
brass instrument
[noun]
a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass
Ex:
The
euphonium
,
often
featured
in
brass bands
and
wind
ensembles
,
produces
a
warm
and
lyrical
sound
that
complements
other
brass instruments
.
woodwind instrument
[noun]
a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal
Ex:
The
oboe
and
bassoon
,
both
woodwind instruments
,
create
a
rich
and
expressive
blend
in
the
orchestra
's
ensemble
.
percussion instrument
[noun]
any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater
electronic instrument
[noun]
a device that generates musical sounds using electronic circuits or digital technology
Ex:
The
electric guitar
,
equipped
with
pickups
and
amplification
,
is
considered
an
electronic instrument
.
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
rehearsal
[noun]
a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.
Ex:
The
singer
's
vocal
coach
joined
her
for
a
private
rehearsal
to
refine
her
technique
.
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
metalhead
[noun]
a person who is passionate about heavy metal music
Ex:
As
a
true
metalhead
,
she
spent
hours
discussing
the
intricacies
of
guitar
solos
and
drumming
techniques
with
fellow
fans
.
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 rock
[noun]
a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics
Ex:
Punk rock
lyrics
often
address
social
and
political
issues
with
a
confrontational
and
unapologetic
approach
.