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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Music

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
pitch
[noun]

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

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movement
[noun]

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

Ex: The ballet featured several dance sequences , each corresponding to a movement of the orchestral suite .
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tempo
[noun]

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

Ex: In classical musictempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .
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chord
[noun]

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

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bass
[noun]

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

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tune
[noun]

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

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karaoke
[noun]

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

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a performer skilled in playing a particular instrument

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equalizer
[noun]

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

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metronome
[noun]

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

Ex: The violinist found metronome indispensable for practicing difficult sections , allowing her to gradually build speed without sacrificing control .
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gig
[noun]

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
[noun]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

Ex: His solo added excitement to the rock band 's show .
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echo
[noun]

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

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

Ex: Traditional bluegrass music often includes the banjo , a lively and string instrument.
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a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass

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

Ex: The saxophone , despite being classified as woodwind instrument, features a brass body and a reed mouthpiece .
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a device that generates musical sounds using electronic circuits or digital technology

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rehearsal
[noun]

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

Ex: The band members practiced tirelessly rehearsal to synchronize their musical cues .
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metalhead
[noun]

a person who is passionate about heavy metal music

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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: The DIY ethos punk rock encouraged many bands to self-produce their albums and distribute them independently .
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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
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