Music

Lesson 9

tape

Title: tape

Pronunciation:/teɪp/

Part of speech:noun/verb     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal ir informal:both      

Countble ir uncountble :countble      

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve      

Stress mrks:(Noun) teyp      

Synonym :ribbon      

Opposite :untape      

 

a narrow strip of material used to hold things together or as a decoration

The musician recorded his song on tape

a narrow strip of material used to hold things together or as a decoration

chorus

Title: chorus

Pronunciation:/ˈkɔːrəs/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) KAWR-uhs        

Synonym :choir        

Opposite :nonchoir        

 

a large organized group of singers, especially one that performs together with an orchestra

The chorus sang beautifully during the concert

a large organized group of singers, especially one that performs together with an orchestra

beat

Title: beat

Pronunciation:/biːt/

Part of speech:noun/verb     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal ir informal:both      

Countble ir uncountble :countble      

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve      

Stress mrks:(Noun) beet      

Synonym :pulse      

Opposite :offbeat      

 

a main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry

The drummer kept the beat for the band

a main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry

lyric

Title: lyric

Pronunciation:/ˈlɪrɪk/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) LIR-ik        

Synonym :poetic     

Opposite :nonpoetic       

(of poetry) expressing the writer’s emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms

The singer delivered emotional lyrics during her performance

(of poetry) expressing the writer’s emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms

headphones

Title: headphones

Pronunciation:/ˈhedfəʊnz/

Part of speech:noun     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal ir informal:both      

Countble ir uncountble :countble      

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve      

Stress mrks:(Noun) HED-fonz    

Synonym :earphones     

a pair of earphones typically joined by a band placed over the head

The musician wore headphones to listen to his recordings

a pair of earphones typically joined by a band placed over the head

microphone

Title: microphone

Pronunciation:/ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/

Part of speech:noun     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal ir informal:both      

Countble ir uncountble :countble      

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve      

Stress mrks:(Noun) MAHY-kruh-fon      

Synonym :mic      

 

a device into which people speak or sing in order to record their voices orto make them sound louder

The singer held the microphone while performing on stage

a device into which people speak or sing in order to record their voices orto make them sound louder

karaoke

Title: karaoke

Pronunciation:/ˌkær.iˈoʊ.ki/

Part of speech:noun     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal ir informal:both      

Countble ir uncountble :uncountble      

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve      

Stress mrks:(Noun) KAR-e-OH-kee      

Synonym :sing-along    

Opposite :none

a form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs

The group enjoyed singing karaoke at the party

a form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs

keyboard

Title: keyboard

Pronunciation: /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a set of keys on a musical instrument or computer

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Example: She played the keyboard in the band.

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: KEY-bord

Synonym: piano, synthesizer

Opposite: none

a set of keys on a musical instrument or computer

She played the keyboard in the band

a set of keys on a musical instrument or computer

trumpet

Title: trumpet

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: TRUM-pet

Synonym: horn, bugle

Opposite: none

a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone

He played a beautiful melody on the trumpet

a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone

accordion

Title: accordion

Pronunciation: /əˈkɔːrdiən/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: ak-KAWR-dee-uhn

Synonym: squeezebox, concertina

Opposite: none

a portable wind instrument with a small keyboard

The musician played a lively tune on the accordion

a portable wind instrument with a small keyboard

cello

Title: cello

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛləʊ/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: CHEL-loh

Synonym: violoncello, bass violin

Opposite: none

a large, stringed musical instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned C-G-D-A

The cellist performed a solo piece on the cello

a large, stringed musical instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned C-G-D-A

clarinet

Title: clarinet

Pronunciation: /ˌklærɪˈnet/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: KLAR-i-net

Synonym: woodwind, reed instrument

Opposite: none

a woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece

The clarinetist played a beautiful melody on the clarinet

a woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece

flute

Title: flute

Pronunciation: /fluːt/

Part of speech: noun/verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:(noun) FLOOT; (verb) flute 

Synonym (noun):woodwind, pipe; (verb) play 

Opposite (noun):brass instrument; (verb) stop 

(noun): a musical instrument in the woodwind group with a high range

She played a beautiful melody on the flute

(noun): a musical instrument in the woodwind group with a high range

(verb): produce a note by blowing across the mouthpiece of a flute

He learned to flute at an early age

(verb): produce a note by blowing across the mouthpiece of a flute

band

Title: band

Pronunciation:/bænd/

Part of speech:noun/verb 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:(noun) BAND; (verb) band 

Synonym (noun):group, ensemble; (verb) unite, join 

Opposite (noun):soloist; (verb) separate 

(noun):a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

The band played at the music festival

(noun):a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

(verb):restrict; confine

The company will band together to support the cause

(verb):restrict; confine

choir

Title: choir

Pronunciation:/ˈkwaɪər/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none

Formal or informal:both

Countable or uncountable :countable

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive

Stress marks:(Noun) KWAI-uhr

Synonym :chorus, vocal ensemble

Opposite :soloist

 

a group of people who sing together, especially in parts with several voices

The choir performed a beautiful hymn at the church

a group of people who sing together, especially in parts with several voices

conductor

Title: conductor

Pronunciation:/kənˈdʌktər/

Part of speech:noun/verb    

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none    

Formal or informal:both    

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive    

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive    

Stress marks:(noun) kon-DUHK-tər; (verb) con-DUHK-t    

Synonym (noun):maestro, director; (verb) guide, lead    

Opposite:silent conductor; mismanage    

 

(noun):a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir

The conductor led the orchestra through the complex piece

(noun):a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir

(verb):manage and direct the performance of

She conducted the choir with precision

(verb):manage and direct the performance of

performer

Title: performer

Pronunciation:/pərˈfɔːmər/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) per-FOR-mər        

Synonym :entertainer        

Opposite :audience       

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, etc

The performer captivated the audience with her singing

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, etc

pianist

Title: pianist

Pronunciation:/ˈpiːənɪst/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) pee-an-Ist        

Synonym :keyboardist        

Opposite :nonkeyboardist       

a person who plays the piano

The pianist performed a beautiful sonata on the piano

a person who plays the piano

violinist

Title: violinist

Pronunciation:/ˈvaɪəlɪnɪst/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) VYUH-lin-Ist        

Synonym :fiddler        

Opposite :nonfiddler       

a person who plays the violin

The violinist performed a solo piece on the violin

a person who plays the violin

drummer

Title: drummer

Pronunciation:/ˈdrʌmər/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) DRUM-(uh)r        

Synonym :percussionist   

Opposite :nonpercussionist       

a person who plays a drum

The drummer kept the beat for the band

a person who plays a drum