C2 Level Wordlist - Music
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Music, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously
the quality that marks the absence of a key in a musical composition
a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony
the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works
a particular way in which a musical piece or a dramatic role is represented or interpreted
a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity
a musical composition in moderate triple time, popular in the baroque era
a short and simple song or poem
an instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions
a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform
the part in harmonic music or the voice with the highest pitch that belongs to a boy or female vocalist
any of the signs written on the left-hand end of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes
the process of changing the style or form by a musician in order to appeal to a wider range of people
a raw, unpolished, and low-fidelity music production or recording style characterized by a DIY aesthetic and nostalgic or vintage vibes
a singing method that uses a system of vocal syllables to represent musical pitches in order to facilitate sight-singing and ear training
a short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition
a collective of musicians performing together
a short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important
a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm
a technique in music for string instruments where the bow bounces lightly off the strings, creating short, crisp notes
the place in front of the stage, which is slightly lower, where an orchestra sits and performs for an opera, ballet, etc.
the act of positioning and using fingers on an instrument to play specific notes or chords
unconventional, experimental, and non-mainstream music created by individuals who do not conform to established musical conventions or industry expectations
a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear
someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument
a classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated
the introductory piece of an opera, ballet, oratorio or any lengthy musical performance
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