Vocabulary List: Music & Special Events

Vocabulary flashcards covering topics related to music, musical instruments, musicians, making an album, and special events based on the lecture notes.

Musical taste

The type of music you like.

Pop music

Popular music with a strong rhythm and simple melodies.

Folk music

Music written and played in a traditional style.

Classical music

Serious and traditional music often played by orchestras.

Perform

To play or act in front of an audience.

Audience

A group of people who watch or listen to a performance.

Live performances

A performance done in real time, not recorded.

Listen to music

To hear and enjoy songs or tunes.

Tune

The melody or musical notes of a song.

Lyrics

The words of a song.

Piano (pianist)

A large musical instrument with keys.

Guitar (guitarist)

A string instrument often used in pop and rock music.

Violin (violinist)

A small string instrument played with a bow.

Trumpet (trumpeter)

A brass wind instrument.

Saxophone (saxophonist)

A wind instrument often used in jazz.

Flute (flautist)

A wind instrument played by blowing across a hole.

Drums (drummer)

Percussion instruments played by hitting with sticks.

Bass guitar (bass guitarist)

A lower-pitched guitar.

Keyboard (keyboard player)

An electronic or digital piano.

Composer

Someone who writes music, usually classical.

Songwriter

Someone who writes songs.

Conductor

Someone who directs an orchestra.

Opera singer

Someone who sings opera.

Ballet dancer

Someone who dances in a ballet.

Solo artist

A musician who performs alone.

Groups/Bands

Collections of musicians who play together.

Record an album

To put songs into one collection.

Single

One song released separately.

Recording studio

A place where music is recorded.

Comes out

Becomes available for the public.

Advertised

Promoted to the public.

Download tracks

Get individual songs from the internet.

Fireworks display

A show of exploding lights in the sky.

Held

Organized or hosted.

Gather

To come together in one place.

Harbour

A place on the coast where boats stay.

Celebrate

To mark a special day or event.

Involved in

Participating in something.

Parade

A public procession to celebrate an event.

Spectacular

Very impressive or dramatic.

Annual

Happening every year.

Takes place

Happens or occurs.

Lasts

Continues for a certain period of time.

Most popular

Liked by the greatest number of people.

Up to

As much as or not more than.

Traditional

Done in a way that has been passed down.

Dress up

To wear special clothes for an occasion.

Bring them luck

To give good fortune.

Custom

Something usually done by a group of people.

Tradition

A belief or custom passed through generations.

Customary

Usual or typical.