Music and Literature

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone.

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ballet is an art that combines movement and music in a beautiful way.

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

I took a beautiful picture of the sunset at the beach.

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

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

A harmonica is a small, portable instrument, making it popular among travelers.

someone who plays the guitar

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

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 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 genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

He hosts a radio show that explores the history of rock music.

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island.

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Her voice was soft and soothing, perfect for reading bedtime stories.

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

He's been working on his presentation for hours.

a public performance by musicians or singers

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

someone whose profession is dancing

He's an accomplished folk dancer and has performed at many cultural festivals.

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Drum lessons have helped him improve his sense of rhythm.

a person who writes pieces of poetry

His favorite part about being a poet is connecting with readers through his words.

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

He's a journalist known for his in-depth stories about political events.

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town.

a piece of music that has words

Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field.

an artist who paints pictures

The gallery is displaying works by a famous abstract painter.

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

Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers.

relating to or containing music

He's taking a musical theory class to enhance his songwriting skills.

a musical play sung and performed by singers

He's an opera singer with a powerful voice.

producing a sound or noise with high volume

He slammed the door with a loud bang.

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

He laughed loudly at the joke.

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

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

Her pop music playlist always gets the party started.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.