Music & Music Instruments

Instrument (n) /ˈɪn.strə.mənt/

A tool used to make music. = Nhạc cụ. 🔥 My favorite musical instruments are piano and guitar.

Piano (n) /piˈæn.əʊ/

A large keyboard musical instrument. = Đàn piano. 🔥 I love the sound of the piano—it's calm and emotional.

Guitar (n) /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

A stringed musical instrument. = Đàn guitar. 🔥 Guitar music sounds great in both happy and sad songs.

Violin (n) /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

A small stringed instrument played with a bow. = Đàn violin. 🔥 The violin creates a very emotional sound.

Drum (n) /drʌm/

A musical instrument played by hitting. = Trống. 🔥 The drums make the music more energetic and powerful.

Organ (n) /ˈɔː.ɡən/

A large keyboard instrument, often found in churches. = Đàn organ. 🔥 I used to hear the organ during school events.

Play (v) /pleɪ/

To make music using an instrument. = Chơi (nhạc cụ). 🔥 I can’t play an instrument, but I love watching others play.

Sound (n) /saʊnd/

Something you hear. = Âm thanh. 🔥 I enjoy the soft sound of string instruments.

Speaker (n) /ˈspiː.kər/

A device that produces sound. = Loa. 🔥 I connect my phone to a speaker to enjoy music at home.

Platform (n) /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

A digital space for music (e.g., app or website). = Nền tảng. 🔥 I usually listen to music on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

Stream (v) /striːm/

To play music or video online. = Phát trực tuyến. 🔥 I often stream music on my computer when studying.

Genre (n) /ˈʒɒn.rə/

A type or style of music. = Thể loại nhạc. 🔥 I listen to different genres depending on my mood.

Sad (adj) /sæd/

Unhappy or emotional. = Buồn. 🔥 I play sad music when I need time to think.

Energetic (adj) /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Full of energy. = Sôi động, tràn đầy năng lượng. 🔥 Energetic music helps me wake up in the morning.

Joyful (adj) /ˈdʒɔɪ.fəl/

Full of happiness. = Vui vẻ, đầy niềm vui. 🔥 Joyful songs lift my mood instantly.

Emotional (adj) /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl/

Full of feeling. = Sâu lắng, cảm xúc. 🔥 I like emotional songs with meaningful lyrics.

Message (n) /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/

The meaning or idea behind a song. = Thông điệp. 🔥 Each song has its own message or story.

Mood (n) /muːd/

A person’s feeling. = Tâm trạng. 🔥 My music choice depends on my mood.

Popular (adj) /ˈpɒp.jə.lər/

Liked by many people. = Phổ biến. 🔥 Music is popular among students at my school.

Activity (n) /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Something people do, usually for a purpose. = Hoạt động. 🔥 Music is often used in school activities and shows.

Motivate (v) /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/

To make someone feel encouraged. = Thúc đẩy, tạo động lực. 🔥 Music helps motivate students during school events.

Connect (v) /kəˈnekt/

To bring people together. = Kết nối. 🔥 Music can connect people, even if they don’t speak the same language.

Performance (n) /pəˈfɔː.məns/

A live musical show. = Buổi biểu diễn. 🔥 Our school has music performances during special occasions.

Concert (n) /ˈkɒn.sət/

A live music event. = Buổi hòa nhạc. 🔥 I’ve been to a local concert in my city’s theatre.

Theatre (n) /ˈθɪə.tər/

A building where shows or music events are held. = Nhà hát. 🔥 Our city has a small theatre for music competitions.

Competition (n) /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/

An event where people try to win. = Cuộc thi. 🔥 The music competition at the theatre was really fun.

Message (n) /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/

What something is trying to say. = Thông điệp. 🔥 I like songs that carry a positive message.

Event (n) /ɪˈvent/

A special occasion or activity. = Sự kiện. 🔥 I sometimes join school events that include live music.

Listen (v) /ˈlɪs.ən/

To pay attention to sound. = Nghe. 🔥 I listen to music almost every day.

Daily (adv) /ˈdeɪ.li/

Every day. = Hằng ngày. 🔥 Listening to music is part of my daily routine.

Volume (n) /ˈvɒl.juːm/

The loudness of sound. = Âm lượng. 🔥 I often turn the volume down when I study with music.

Playlist (n) /ˈpleɪ.lɪst/

A list of songs chosen to be played. = Danh sách phát nhạc. 🔥 I made a playlist with different moods and genres.

Headphones (n) /ˈhed.fəʊnz/

A device worn on the ears to listen to audio. = Tai nghe. 🔥 I use headphones when I don’t want to disturb others.

Relaxing (adj) /rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/

Making you feel calm and less worried. = Thư giãn. 🔥 I usually listen to relaxing music before bed.

Background (n) /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/

Something happening behind the main activity. = Nền (âm thanh nền). 🔥 I play soft music in the background while working.

Calm (adj) /kɑːm/

Peaceful and quiet. = Yên bình. 🔥 The calm sound of the piano helps me stay focused.

Stage (n) /steɪdʒ/

A raised area for performances. = Sân khấu. 🔥 The music show took place on a small stage in the theatre.

Echo (n) /ˈek.əʊ/

A sound that reflects and repeats. = Tiếng vang. 🔥 The drum sounds created an echo in the theatre hall.

Inspire (v) /ɪnˈspaɪər/

To give someone an idea or feeling to do something. = Truyền cảm hứng. 🔥 Music inspires many students to be creative.

Beat (n) /biːt/

The basic unit of rhythm in music. = Nhịp, phách. 🔥 I love songs with a strong and clear beat.

Live (adj) /laɪv/

Performed in real time, not recorded. = Trực tiếp, biểu diễn sống. 🔥 I once watched a live music show at the city theatre.

Tune (n) /tjuːn/

A simple melody or piece of music. = Giai điệu. 🔥 I often whistle a tune when I’m in a good mood.

Download (v) /ˈdaʊn.ləʊd/

To save music from the internet. = Tải xuống. 🔥 I download songs to listen offline when traveling.

Album (n) /ˈæl.bəm/

A collection of songs by one artist. = Album nhạc. 🔥 I’m waiting for my favorite singer’s new album.

Practice (n/v) /ˈpræk.tɪs/

Repetition to improve a skill. = Luyện tập. 🔥 Playing an instrument takes a lot of practice.

Solo (n/adj) /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/

A performance by one person. = Màn trình diễn đơn ca. 🔥 She performed a beautiful violin solo at the concert.

Audience (n) /ˈɔː.di.əns/

People who watch or listen to a performance. = Khán giả. 🔥 The audience clapped loudly after the final song.

Festival (n) /ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/

A special event, often with music. = Lễ hội âm nhạc. 🔥 We have a music festival every summer in my city.

Choir (n) /kwaɪər/

A group of people singing together. = Dàn hợp xướng. 🔥 I used to sing in the school choir during festivals.

Note (n) /nəʊt/

A single musical sound or symbol. = Nốt nhạc. 🔥 I can’t read music notes, but I enjoy listening to melodies.

Practice room (n) /ˈpræk.tɪs ruːm/

A place where people rehearse music. = Phòng luyện tập nhạc. 🔥 My school has a small practice room for instruments.

Track (n) /træk/

A single song or piece of music. = Bản nhạc (trong album). 🔥 I really like track number 3 from that album.

Melody (n) /ˈmel.ə.di/

A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying. = Giai điệu. 🔥 The melody of that song is beautiful and easy to remember.

Instrumental (adj) /ˌɪn.strəˈmen.təl/

Music without vocals. = Không lời. 🔥 I prefer instrumental music when I study or read.

Cover (n/v) /ˈkʌv.ər/

A new version of an existing song. = Bản hát lại, hát lại. 🔥 She did a great cover of a popular ballad.

Band (n) /bænd/

A group of musicians. = Ban nhạc. 🔥 There’s a local band that performs every weekend near my house.

Composer (n) /kəmˈpəʊ.zər/

Someone who writes music. = Nhạc sĩ, người sáng tác. 🔥 My favorite film composer is Hans Zimmer.

Tone-deaf (adj) /ˈtəʊn.def/

Unable to hear or sing the correct musical pitch. = Không phân biệt được cao độ âm nhạc. 🔥 I think I’m a bit tone-deaf, but I still enjoy music.

Soothing (adj) /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/

Making you feel calm or relaxed. = Êm dịu, dễ chịu. 🔥 I enjoy soothing music when I feel stressed.

Dynamic (adj) /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

Full of energy and movement. = Năng động, mạnh mẽ. 🔥 The band had a dynamic performance that got everyone excited.

Genre-blending (adj) /ˈʒɒn.rə ˌblen.dɪŋ/

Mixing different music genres. = Pha trộn thể loại nhạc. 🔥 I like genre-blending artists who mix pop with jazz or indie.

Authentic (adj) /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Real and original, not fake. = Nguyên bản, chân thật. 🔥 I prefer authentic acoustic music over heavily edited songs.

Captivating (adj) /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/

Very interesting and attention-grabbing. = Hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn. 🔥 The violin solo was absolutely captivating.

Versatile (adj) /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

Able to do many different things well. = Đa năng, linh hoạt. 🔥 The guitar is a versatile instrument used in many genres.

Meaningful (adj) /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Having deep significance or importance. = Có ý nghĩa. 🔥 I often listen to songs with meaningful lyrics.

Expressive (adj) /ɪkˈspres.ɪv/

Showing strong feelings or thoughts. = Diễn cảm. 🔥 The singer had a very expressive voice.

Catchy (adj) /ˈkætʃ.i/

Pleasant and easy to remember. = Bắt tai. 🔥 That song is so catchy—I can’t stop humming it.

In tune (phrase) /ɪn tuːn/

Singing or playing at the correct pitch. = Đúng tông, đúng nhạc. 🔥 He plays the piano really well and always stays in tune.

Repetitive (adj) /rɪˈpet.ə.tɪv/

Saying or doing something again and again. = Lặp đi lặp lại. 🔥 Some pop songs are a bit too repetitive for my taste.

Perform (v) /pəˈfɔːm/

To present music or drama to an audience. = Biểu diễn. 🔥 My friend performs traditional music at cultural events.

Acoustic (adj) /əˈkuː.stɪk/

Music played without electronic amplification. = Nhạc mộc, không điện tử. 🔥 I love acoustic covers of famous songs.

Highlight (n/v) /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/

The most interesting or exciting part. = Điểm nhấn. 🔥 The guitar solo was the highlight of the performance.

Appreciate (v) /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/

To recognize the value or quality of something. = Trân trọng, cảm nhận. 🔥 I’ve learned to appreciate classical music more as I’ve grown older.