A B1-level vocabulary set covering musical instruments, music genres, performing and listening, concerts, and film/TV entertainment.
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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.
audience
the group of people watching a live performance.
concert
a public event where musicians perform live music.
band
a small group of musicians who play music together.
drum
a round instrument that you hit to make a beat.
guitar
a musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers.
violin
a small wooden instrument with strings that you play with a bow.
microphone
a device that makes your voice louder for people to hear.
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.
perform
to entertain an audience by singing, acting, and playing music.
compose
to write a piece of music.
sing
to make music with your voice.
record
to save a performance electronically so people can listen to it later.
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.
live
happening in front of an audience right now, not recorded earlier.
catchy
easy to remember and pleasant to listen to.
loud
making a very strong, noisy sound.
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.