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Music

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) / Music

Music

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symphony
sym
pho
ny
Noun

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.

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composer
com
po
ser
Noun

a person who writes music as their profession

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

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concert
con
cert
Noun

a public performance by musicians or singers

After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs.

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orchestra
or
chest
ra
Noun

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

The orchestra performed a symphony composed by Beethoven with great precision and emotion.

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band
band
Noun

a narrow strip of material that can encircle, bind, or adorn various objects or parts of the body

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opera
ope
ra
Noun

a musical play sung and performed by singers

He's an opera singer with a powerful voice.

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melody
me
lo
dy
Noun

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

The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners.

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harmony
har
mo
ny
Noun

a state of compatibility or coordinated action among people, ideas, or groups

The team works in harmony to achieve their goals.

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rhythm
rhythm
Noun

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

She clapped along with the rhythm of the music.

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beat
beat
Verb

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

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lyric
ly
ric
Noun

(plural) a song's words or text

The singer delivered the heartfelt lyrics with passion and emotion, moving the audience to tears.

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verse
verse
Noun

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

The poet carefully crafted each verse, weaving together words to create a tapestry of emotion and meaning.

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chorus
cho
rus
Noun

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

The chorus of the song features a catchy melody that repeats throughout the track.

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bridge
bridge
Noun

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

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album
al
bum
Noun

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs.

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track
track
Noun

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.

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arrangement
a
rran
gement
Noun

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

They made an arrangement to meet at the café later.

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note
note
Verb

to observe and pay attention to something

As she walked through the garden, she noted the vibrant colors of the flowers.

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play
list
Noun

a set of recorded songs and pieces of music that have been selected to be broadcast on a radio station or a radio program

She curated a diverse playlist for the road trip, featuring everything from classic rock to contemporary pop.

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demo
de
mo
Noun

a visual presentation or demonstration that explains how a product, software, or system functions

The sales team prepared a demo to show clients the new software features.

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beat
box
Noun

an electronic piece of equipment that imitates drum sounds adding a backbeat to songs

The street performer's beatbox skills drew a crowd.

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feedback
feed
back
Noun

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

She received positive feedback on her presentation.

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copyright
co
py
right
Noun

a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.

The author registered the copyright for her novel to prevent unauthorized copies.

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cover
co
ver
Verb

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move.

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re
mix
Noun

a new version of an existing record made by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device

The artist's remix of classical paintings with modern graffiti went viral.

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sheet music
sheet music
Noun

the written form of music that uses symbols to show how a song or piece should be played

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