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Key Composers Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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composer
composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: The composer created a symphony that was performed by a prestigious orchestra. 
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pianist
pianist
[noun]

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

Ex: She's a classically trained pianist who performs solo recitals around the world. 
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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across eleven time zones and a diverse range of climates. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to be alive, particularly during a certain period of time

Ex: Mozart lived during a period when classical music was at its peak. 
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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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moscow
moscow
[noun]

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

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talent
talent
[noun]

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

Ex: His talent for playing the piano was evident from a young age. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin. 
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piano
piano
[noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: I learned how to read sheet music to play the piano. 
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teenager
teenager
[noun]

a person aged between 13 and 19 years

Ex: The teenager spent most of the evening playing video games. 
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problem
problem
[noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people. 
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to [give] a lesson

to provide someone with instruction, teaching, or guidance on a particular subject or skill

Ex: She decided to give a lesson on financial management to her team. 
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs. 
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to support

to provide financial or material assistance

Ex: Parents often support their children financially during college. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

Ex: She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products. 
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musical composition

a complete written or arranged set of musical notes and sounds created to be played or sung

Ex: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a famous musical composition. 
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plus
plus
[preposition]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

Ex: The weather was beautiful, plus there were free ice cream samples at the park. 
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to write
to write
[Verb]

to compose a musical piece

Ex: He's been working hard to write a new guitar riff. 
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opera
opera
[noun]

a genre of music and theater that combines singing, acting, and orchestral accompaniment to convey dramatic stories

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symphony
symphony
[noun]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

Ex: The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was truly captivating. 
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solo
solo
[Adjective]

done or created by just one musician, rather than by a group or ensemble

Ex: The solo performance by the pianist captivated the audience with its haunting melody. 
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work
work
[noun]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

Ex: Each work in the artist's collection tells a unique story. 
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melody
melody
[noun]

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

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners. 
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harmony
harmony
[noun]

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

Ex: The choir sang in beautiful harmony, blending their voices to create a rich and unified sound. 
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revolution

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

Ex: The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 
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home
home
[Adjective]

pertaining to one's own nation, especially its internal or domestic matters

Ex: The company is focusing on home sales this year. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team. 
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inspiring
inspiring
[Adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex: Her journey of resilience and determination was truly inspiring to everyone who knew her. 
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chord
chord
[noun]

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

Ex: The guitarist strummed a G major chord to start the song. 
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: He's an amazing artist who can draw incredibly lifelike portraits. 
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