LEXICAL: music

haunting (adj)

beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a way that cannot be forgotten

backing vocals (n)

the singers who provide extra vocals alongside the main singer

intimate (adj)

having a cozy, private, and relaxed atmosphere

lead vocalist (n)

the main singer in a musical group

electrifying (adj)

very exciting and thrilling; making you feel very excited

euphoric (adj)

feeling intense happiness, excitement, and well-being

mainstream (adj)

considered normal, and having ideas or beliefs that are accepted by most people

debut album (n)

the first album released by a singer or a musical group

cover version (n)

a new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist

high notes (n)

musical notes that have a high pitch

opening act (n)

a band or singer that performs before the main entertainer to warm up the crowd

spellbinding (adj)

holding your attention completely; fascinating and captivating

performing arts (n)

forms of creative activity performed in front of an audience, such as drama, music, and dance

lacklustre (adj)

lacking energy, excitement, enthusiasm, or inspiration; dull - EX: Despite the expensive marketing campaign, the movie received lacklustre reviews from critics.

raucous (adj)

loud, noisy, and energetic in a rough way. - Ex: The party next door became quite raucous, making it impossible for me to sleep.

lyrics (n)

the words of a song

set to music (phrase)

to write or provide music for a poem or other text so that it can be sung - EX: The famous 19th-century poem was later set to music by a classical composer

musical tastes (n phrase)

the kind of music that someone likes and prefers to listen to

beat (n)

the main rhythm that a piece of music has

read music (phrase)

to have the ability to understand musical notes written on a page

copy (n)

a single example of a book, newspaper, or record (album) of which many have been made

on tour (prep phrase)

travelling around an area performing in different places - EX: The rock band is currently on tour in Europe to promote their latest album.

paint in oils (phrase)

to create a picture using oil paints

play by ear (phrase)

to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune, without reading sheet music

under contract (prep phrase)

legally bound by a formal written agreement

in harmony (prep phrase)

(in music) singing or playing different notes at the same time that sound pleasant together

on display (prep phrase)

arranged for people to look at (e.g., in a museum or shop)

under new management (prep phrase)

being controlled or run by a different person or group of people than before - EX: The local restaurant has improved significantly since it came under new management last month.

learn by heart (phrase)

to memorize something completely so that you can repeat it without looking