Lingo

Music

27 Words

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keyboard
1.
key
board
Noun

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

He pressed the keys on the keyboard to enter the password.

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trumpet
2.
trum
pet
Noun

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

He played a soulful melody on the trumpet during the jazz performance.

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accordion
3.
a
ccor
dion
Noun

a box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys

He played a lively polka tune on the accordion at the street fair.

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cello
4.
ce
llo
Noun

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

She played a soulful melody on the cello during the orchestra concert.

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clarinet
5.
cla
ri
net
Noun

a musical instrument with a mouthpiece and keys, that is played by blowing into it

He played a soulful melody on the clarinet during the jazz band's performance.

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flute
6.
flute
Noun

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

She played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra's performance.

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saxophone
7.
sax
o
phone
Noun

a curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons

He played a soulful jazz solo on the saxophone during the concert.

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band
8.
band
Noun

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

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choir
9.
choir
Noun

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

The church choir sang hymns during the Sunday morning service.

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conductor
10.
con
duc
tor
Noun

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

The conductor raised their baton, signaling the orchestra to begin the symphony.

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performer
11.
per
for
mer
Noun

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

She's a versatile performer who excels in both dramatic and comedic roles.

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pianist
12.
pia
nist
Noun

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

She's a classically trained pianist who performs solo recitals around the world.

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violinist
13.
vio
li
nist
Noun

a musician who plays the violin, typically performing solo or with other musicians or vocalists

The renowned violinist captivated the audience with a breathtaking solo performance.

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drummer
14.
dru
mmer
Noun

someone who plays a drum or a set of drums in a band

He's the drummer for a rock band, setting the rhythm and driving the energy of the music with his drumming.

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album
15.
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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tape
16.
tape
Noun

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.

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tour
17.
tour
Noun

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

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

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publish
18.
pub
lish
Verb

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

The company published a new novel last month.

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chorus
19.
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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beat
20.
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
21.
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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MP3 player
22.
MP3 player
Noun

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.

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headphones
23.
head
phones
Noun

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

The DJ adjusted his headphones as he prepared to cue up the next track for the crowd.

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microphone
24.
mic
ro
phone
Noun

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

She adjusted the microphone before starting her presentation to ensure everyone could hear her clearly.

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karaoke
25.
ka
rao
ke
Noun

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

They had a blast singing karaoke with friends at the birthday party.

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disc jockey
26.
disc jockey
Noun

someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

The disc jockey played a mix of old and new hits to keep the dance floor packed all night.

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songwriter
27.
song
wri
ter
Noun

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

The songwriter penned a heartfelt ballad that resonated with fans worldwide.

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