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Music

32 Words

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acoustic
1.
a
cous
tic
Adjective

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

She preferred the acoustic guitar for its warm, natural tone.

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instrumental
2.
instrumental
Adjective

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

The instrumental piece featured a beautiful piano melody accompanied by strings.

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vinyl
3.
vi
nyl
Noun

a record made of synthetic resin or plastic, used in the past before CDs became popular

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tune
4.
tune
Noun

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

She hummed a cheerful tune while cooking dinner.

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soundtrack
5.
sound
track
Noun

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

The movie's soundtrack features a mix of classical and modern music.

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orchestra
6.
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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verse
7.
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
8.
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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amplifier
9.
amp
li
fier
Noun

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

The guitarist plugged his electric guitar into the amplifier to increase its volume.

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beat
10.
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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choir
11.
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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compose
12.
com
pose
Verb

to write a musical piece

She was inspired by nature's beauty to compose a serene and melodic piano sonata.

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conduct
13.
con
duct
Verb

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.

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conductor
14.
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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duo
15.
duo
Noun

a musical work for two singers or players

The jazz duo captivated the audience with their smooth improvisations and tight harmonies.

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note
16.
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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flat
17.
flat
Adjective

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even.

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sharp
18.
sharp
Adjective

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

The hunter's arrowhead was sharp, designed for clean and efficient kills.

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harmony
19.
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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major
20.
ma
jor
Adjective

serious and of great importance

The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.

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minor
21.
mi
nor
Adjective

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.

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pitch
22.
pitch
Verb

to throw something with a specific motion

The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.

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rhythm
23.
rhythm
Noun

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

She clapped along with the rhythm of the music.

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tempo
24.
tem
po
Noun

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

The conductor adjusted the tempo to match the mood of the piece.

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meter
25.
me
ter
Noun

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

The length of the room is 5 meters.

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string
26.
string
Noun

a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects

She used a piece of string to tie the gift box.

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recital
27.
re
ci
tal
Noun

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

She performed a beautiful piano recital at the concert hall.

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pluck
28.
pluck
Verb

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations.

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scale
29.
scale
Noun

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.

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solo
30.
so
lo
Adverb

without the presence or assistance of others

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

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single
31.
sin
gle
Adjective

not in a relationship or marriage

Being single allows me to explore my interests and hobbies freely.

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composer
32.
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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