Meaning: A strong, regular rhythm in music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The drummer kept a steady back beat throughout the song.

Category: Music › Rhythm

Synonyms: rhythm

Meaning: a musical term meaning 'from the beginning'

Part of speech: noun

Example: The conductor signaled to go da capo.

Category: Music

Meaning: A term used in music to indicate the beat or pulse.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The conductor emphasized the ictus during the performance.

Category: Music › Rhythm

Meaning: an informal gathering of musicians

Part of speech: noun

Example: They had a jam session at the studio.

Category: Music

Synonyms: musical gathering

Meaning: a musical instrument that makes a buzzing sound

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children played the kazoo during music class.

Category: Music

Meaning: A type of vocal music composition, usually for several voices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The choir performed a beautiful madrigal.

Category: Music

Synonyms: song

Meaning: a musical note that lasts for one-fourth of a measure

Part of speech: noun

Example: The song has a steady rhythm of quarter notes.

Category: Music › Notation

Meaning: a musical interval smaller than a semitone

Part of speech: noun

Example: The composer used quarter-tones to create unique sounds.

Category: Music › Intervals

Meaning: a group of four musicians or singers

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

Category: Music › Ensembles

Synonyms: group

Meaning: an early form of the trombone

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sackbut was popular in Renaissance music.

Category: Music › Instruments

Meaning: a repeated musical phrase

Part of speech: noun

Example: The band played a vamp before the solo.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• riff
• loop

Meaning: a type of music originating from Louisiana

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zydeco music is lively and energetic.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms: Louisiana music