Meaning: A musical term indicating a fast tempo.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piece begins with an allegro that sets an energetic mood.

Category: Music › Tempo

Synonyms:

• fast
• lively

Meaning: A long wooden horn used in the Alps.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sound of the alpenhorn echoed through the mountains.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: alphorn

Meaning: A long horn used in the Alps, similar to an alpenhorn.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The alphorn is often played during festivals.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: alpenhorn

Meaning: A voice range between soprano and tenor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She sang the alto part in the choir.

Category: Music › Vocal Music

Synonyms: contralto

Meaning: A musical technique where notes of a chord are played in succession.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She practiced the arpeggio on the piano.

Category: Music › Techniques

Meaning: A person who organizes or arranges music or events.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The arranger created a beautiful orchestral version of the song.

Category: Music › Composition

Synonyms:

• organizer
• composer

Meaning: The main side of a record or tape, typically containing the hit song.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The A-side of the single was a chart-topping hit.

Category: Music › Recording

Synonyms:

• main track
• featured side

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 large drum that produces a low sound.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bass drum added depth to the music.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: drum

Meaning: A musical instrument similar to a clarinet, with a rich tone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The basset horn adds a unique sound to the orchestra.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: musical instrument

Meaning: A musician who plays the bass guitar or double bass.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bassist played a crucial role in the band.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: musician

Meaning: A woodwind instrument with a low pitch.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bassoon adds depth to the orchestra.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: musical instrument

Meaning: A musician who plays the bassoon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bassoonist performed beautifully at the concert.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: musician

Meaning: A large musical ensemble popular in the early to mid-20th century.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The big band played swing music at the dance.

Category: Music

Meaning: A term used in music to indicate repetition of a section.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The conductor said 'bis' to repeat the chorus.

Category: Music

Meaning: A type of drum played with the hands, originating from Africa.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played the bongo during the music class.

Category: Music › Percussion

Synonyms: drum

Meaning: To dance energetically.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They love to boogie at the disco.

Category: Music › Dance

Synonyms:

• dance
• groove

Meaning: A style of Brazilian music that blends samba and jazz.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She loves listening to bossa nova while relaxing.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms: Brazilian music

Meaning: A style of music characterized by a strong rhythm, often used in hip-hop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He loves to dance to break beat music.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms:

• rhythm
• beat

Meaning: a genre of British pop music from the 1990s

Part of speech: noun

Example: Britpop bands like Oasis were very popular.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms:

• music genre
• pop music

Meaning: The less popular side of a record or a secondary track.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The B-side of the single is quite good.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• secondary track
• flip side

Meaning: In a singing style; suitable for singing.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The piece was played in a cantabile manner.

Category: Music › Performance

Synonyms: melodic

Meaning: A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The choir performed a beautiful cantata.

Category: Music › Composition

Synonyms: musical piece

Meaning: A hymn or chant, typically with a religious theme.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The canticle was sung during the service.

Category: Music › Religious Music

Synonyms: hymn

Meaning: A genre of popular music sung in Cantonese.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cantopop has a large following in Hong Kong.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms: Cantonese pop

Meaning: A person who leads the singing in a church service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cantor guided the congregation in song.

Category: Music › Roles

Synonyms: choir leader

Meaning: A type of cap used in music, particularly for string instruments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a capo-Eira to change the key of the song.

Category: Music

Meaning: A style of singing without instrumental accompaniment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The choir performed a beautiful piece a cappella.

Category: Music

Synonyms: unaccompanied singing

Meaning: A musical instrument consisting of a set of bells played using a keyboard.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The carillon rang beautifully during the ceremony.

Category: Music

Synonyms: bell tower

Meaning: A ringing sound, especially from a bell.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chime of the church bells signaled noon.

Category: Music › Sound

Synonyms:

• ring
• toll

Meaning: The part of a bell that strikes the bell to produce sound.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The clapper of the bell was made of bronze.

Category: Music

Synonyms: striker

Meaning: A woodwind musical instrument with a single reed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the clarinet in the school band.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: woodwind instrument

Meaning: A musical direction to play softly or muted.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The piece should be played con sordino for a gentle effect.

Category: Music › Performance

Meaning: A combination of sounds that are harmonious or agreeable.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The consonance of the choir was beautiful.

Category: Music › Harmony

Synonyms:

• harmony
• agreement

Meaning: A continuous bass line in music, often used in Baroque compositions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The continuo provided a harmonic foundation for the ensemble.

Category: Music › Composition

Synonyms: basso continuo

Meaning: A large string instrument, the lowest in the violin family.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He plays the contrabass in the orchestra.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: double bass

Meaning: A large woodwind instrument that plays an octave lower than the bassoon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The contrabassoon adds depth to the orchestra's sound.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: bassoon

Meaning: A male singer with a voice range higher than tenor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The countertenor performed beautifully in the opera.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• alto
• soprano

Meaning: A genre of popular music originating in the southern United States.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoys listening to country and western music.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• country music
• western music

Meaning: A genre of popular music originating in the southern United States.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She loves listening to country music.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• country and western
• folk music