Unit 4 - 4B

without the presence or assistance of others

She decided to tackle the difficult task solo, without seeking help from her colleagues.

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

The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was truly captivating.

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

He walked along the track until he reached the village.

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software.

a person's signature, usually from someone famous or important

She asked the actor for his autograph after the show.

in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

She plays the violin, her favorite musical instrument.

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms.

a person who writes music as their profession

The composer created a symphony that was performed by a prestigious orchestra.

someone who plays the guitar

In the documentary, the lead guitarist shares his journey with music.

to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

The fashion designer wanted to style the runway show with a mix of bold colors and elegant silhouettes.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers.

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

She grew up listening to country music on her grandparents’ radio.

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

He's learning to play jazz on the piano, focusing on improvisation techniques.

a musical play sung and performed by singers

He's an opera singer with a powerful voice.

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

Her pop music playlist always gets the party started.

to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion

The teacher rapped the desk with a ruler to get the students' attention.

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

She loaded her favorite songs onto her MP3 player before going for a run in the park.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

The engineer carefully spliced the tape to edit out any mistakes in the recording.

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center.

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

The renowned symphony orchestra performed a beautiful selection of classical pieces in the concert hall last night.