MUSIC VOCABULARY

Genre: A style or category of art, music, or literature.

Sentence: My favorite music genre is classical because it helps me relax.

Instrumental: Music that is performed using musical instruments without vocals.

Sentence: I prefer instrumental music while studying because it’s less distracting.

Lyrics: The words of a song.

Sentence: The lyrics of that song are very meaningful and emotional.

Melody: A sequence of musical notes that is musically satisfying.

Sentence: The melody of the song is so catchy that I can’t stop humming it.

Rhythm: A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

Sentence: The rhythm of this dance track makes it perfect for parties.

Harmony: The combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound.

Sentence: The band members sang in perfect harmony during the performance.

Chorus: The part of a song that is repeated after each verse.

Sentence: Everyone joined in singing the chorus during the concert.

Live Performance: A music show performed in front of an audience.

Sentence: I attended a live performance by my favorite band last weekend.

Background Music: Music played quietly to accompany other activities.

Sentence: There was soft background music playing in the café.

Classical Music: A genre of music with roots in Western culture, often involving orchestras.

Sentence: Classical music is often played in museums and art galleries.

Pop Music: A genre of popular music with catchy rhythms and lyrics.

Sentence: Pop music appeals to people of all ages because of its upbeat nature.

Compose: To write or create a piece of music.

Sentence: Beethoven composed many famous symphonies despite being deaf.

Tune: A melody or arrangement of musical notes.

Sentence: That tune has been stuck in my head all day.

Catchy: Easy to remember (especially for a tune or phrase).

Sentence: The song has a catchy chorus that everyone sings along to.

Music Therapy: The use of music to improve mental health and well-being.

Sentence: Music therapy is increasingly used to help patients with anxiety and depression.