Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Music

Here you will learn some English words about music, such as "beat", "folk", "amplify", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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beat [noun]

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

Ex: The metronome helps musicians practice their timing by providing a steady beat to follow .

act [noun]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

Ex: The final act of the ballet featured an impressive display of choreography .

chart [noun]

a list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period

Ex: She was thrilled to see her single debut on the chart at number one .

choir [noun]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

Ex: The choir performed a moving rendition of Handel 's " Messiah " at the concert hall .

composer [noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft .

conductor [noun]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

Ex: She 's the first female conductor of the renowned philharmonic orchestra .

folk [noun]

music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics

Ex:

lyric [noun]

(plural) a song's words or text

Ex: The lyrics were so catchy that everyone started singing along .

microphone [noun]

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

Ex: The microphone picked up background noise , so they had to move to a quieter room to record the podcast .

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 .

to release [verb]

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

Ex: The video game company released their highly anticipated game for consoles and PC .

acoustic [adjective]

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

Ex: He enjoyed the acoustic performance in the intimate setting of the coffee shop .

to amplify [verb]

to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

Ex: The DJ used a mixer to amplify the bass frequencies , creating a more powerful and energetic dance track .

ballad [noun]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

Ex: The folk singer-songwriter wrote a new ballad about the struggles of ordinary people in modern society .

anthem [noun]

an official song of great importance for a particular country that is performed on certain occasions

Ex: The students learned the anthem in school to commemorate important national holidays .

cello [noun]

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

Ex: The cello 's deep and resonant tones filled the concert hall with emotion .

to improvise [verb]

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

Ex: During the comedy show , the comedian would often improvise jokes based on audience reactions .

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 .

recital [noun]

a public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group

Ex: The students held a recital to showcase what they had learned in music class .

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 .

melody [noun]

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

Ex: The composer crafted a haunting melody that evoked deep emotions in the audience .

to audition [verb]

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

Ex: He auditioned but did n’t get the role he wanted .

chord [noun]

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

Ex: He practiced changing from one chord to another smoothly .

discord [noun]

an unusual combination of musical notes that sound strange when played

Ex: A moment of discord disrupted the otherwise harmonious melody .

duet [noun]

a piece of music written for two performers

Ex: She looked forward to singing a duet with her favorite artist .

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 .

record [noun]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

Ex: The record spins on the turntable , filling the room with music .

performance [noun]

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .

musical [noun]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

Ex:

live [adjective]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

Ex: The weather reporter gave a live update as the storm approached the coast .

to stream [verb]

to send an audio or video directly over the internet with an uninterrupted flow

Ex: The movie was streamed in high definition , providing clear visuals .

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs