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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Music

Here you will learn some English words about music, such as "verse", "tune", "vinyl", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acoustic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They performed acoustic version of the song , using only guitars and vocals .
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instrumental
[Adjective]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

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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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the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

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orchestra
[noun]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

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chorus
[noun]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

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amplifier
[noun]

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

Ex: The sound engineer adjusted amplifier levels to achieve optimal sound quality for the live performance .
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beat
[noun]

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

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choir
[noun]

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

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to write a musical piece

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to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

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conductor
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someone who guides and directs an orchestra

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duo
[noun]

a musical work for two singers or players

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note
[noun]

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

Ex: He marked notes on his music with a pencil .
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harmony
[noun]

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

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major
[Adjective]

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

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minor
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based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

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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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rhythm
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a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

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tempo
[noun]

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

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string
[noun]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

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recital
[noun]

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

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to pluck
[Verb]

to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum

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scale
[noun]

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order

Ex: Learning to scales is an essential foundation for any musician , as it enhances their understanding of harmony and melody .
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solo
[noun]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

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single
[noun]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

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composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: She admired composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .
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