The World of Music

the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

The composition of water molecules consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, chemically bonded together.

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry.

a slow and graceful style of ballet dance focusing on smooth, controlled movements and extended poses, used to highlight a dancer's elegance and balance

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

The instrumental piece featured a beautiful piano melody accompanied by strings.

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

She preferred the acoustic guitar for its warm, natural tone.

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

The choir produced a harmonic blend that filled the concert hall with rich, beautiful sounds.

having a pleasing, musical sound

The singer's melodic voice captivated the entire audience.

completely enveloping

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

The avant-garde filmmaker pushed the boundaries of narrative structure, crafting abstract, non-linear stories that challenged viewers' perceptions of cinema.

a music group or artist that is not signed to a major record label, often producing and distributing music independently

That indie has gained a huge following without signing to a major label.

without the presence or assistance of others

She decided to tackle the difficult task solo, without seeking help from her colleagues.

a piece of music written for two performers

The pianist and violinist performed a beautiful duet at the concert.

the second lowest brass wind instrument

an upright line that separates the bars in written music

The composer drew a bar line to mark the end of each measure.

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

He notices the subtle movement of her hand.

three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together

The guitarist strummed a G major chord to start the song.

to find out the exact size of something or someone

The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes.

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

The crowd cheered for an encore after the band's final song.

conflict resulting from disagreements among individuals

The classroom discussion became a source of discord as students expressed opposing viewpoints on a divisive subject.

unpleasant composition of sounds

She winced at the dissonance in the music, which clashed with the otherwise harmonious melody.

the final passage of an extended musical composition

The symphony concluded with a powerful coda, bringing the piece to a dramatic and satisfying close.

any of the signs written on the left-hand end of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes

The sheet music was marked with a treble clef at the beginning of the staff, indicating that it was intended for higher-pitched instruments or voices.

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

The orchestra performed a beautiful concerto by Mozart, featuring a talented soloist on the piano.

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Opus 18" was completed in 1901.

all of the records or a list of the records that have been created by a particular singer, composer or musical band

The band's discography includes five studio albums and several live recordings.

the act or process of gathering or putting together various items, such as information, into a single collection

The compilation of research papers involved gathering data from multiple sources and organizing them into a comprehensive report.

an instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill

The pianist practiced a challenging etude to improve her technical skills.

a narrow flat part on the neck of a string instrument where the fingers press the strings to play various notes

The guitarist's hand moved swiftly along the fingerboard during the solo.

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

The headline of today's newspaper reads, "Major Earthquake Strikes the City."

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going.

serious and of great importance

The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.

a period of time between two events or moments

During the interval between classes, students gathered in the hallway to chat.

to throw something with a specific motion

The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

The conductor adjusted the tempo to match the mood of the piece.

the interval between the first and the last notes in eight diatonic degrees

The pianist played a scale that spanned a full octave.

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations.

describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel

The old radio played monophonic sound, lacking the depth and directionality of modern stereo systems.

to resist or hold back from doing or saying something

Despite the urge to argue, she will refrain from responding to the critical comments.