A B1 set on music and entertainment covering instruments, genres, live performing, recording songs, and talking about films and TV.
Free Music & Entertainment vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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instrument
a tool that people play to make music.
melody
the main tune of a song that you can hum.
rhythm
a regular pattern of beats in music.
lyrics
the words of a song.
orchestra
a large group of musicians who play different instruments together.
soundtrack
the music played throughout a film.
audition
a short performance to see if someone is good enough for a part.
musician
a person who plays a musical instrument skillfully.
genre
a specific category of music with its own style.
album
a collection of songs released together by an artist.
episode
one single part of a TV show.
compose
to write a piece of music.
rehearse
to practice a performance before doing it in public.
broadcast
to send a program out to viewers through television.
applaud
to clap your hands to show you enjoyed something.
tune
to adjust an instrument so it sounds correct.
hum
to sing a tune with your lips closed, without words.
catchy
easy to remember and pleasant to listen to.
acoustic
played without electric instruments.
classical
relating to traditional formal music like symphonies.
rhythmic
having a regular pattern of beats.
talented
having a natural skill at doing something well.
entertaining
fun to watch and enjoyable to experience.
chorus
the part of a song that repeats after each verse.
verse
one section of a song or poem with several lines.
beat
the regular rhythm you can feel in a piece of music.
crowd
a large group of people gathered together in one place.
festival
an event where many bands perform music over several days.
playlist
a list of songs chosen to play one after another.
download
to copy a song or file from the internet onto a device.
stream
to listen to or watch something online without saving it.
cheer
to shout loudly to show support or excitement.
melodic
having a pleasant tune that is easy to listen to.
upbeat
cheerful and full of energy.
lively
full of energy and excitement.