Meaning: A new recording of a song originally performed by someone else.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her cover version of the song became very popular.

Category: Music › Songs

Synonyms:

• remake
• re-recording

Meaning: A gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The symphony reached a powerful crescendo.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• increase
• climax

Meaning: A musical note with a duration of one beat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The song is written in 4/4 time with crotchets.

Category: Music

Synonyms: quarter note

Meaning: A musical instrument similar to a horn, often used in early music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a melody on the Crum horn.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: instrument

Meaning: a musical term meaning 'from the beginning'

Part of speech: noun

Example: The conductor signaled to go da capo.

Category: Music

Meaning: A musical note having the time value of one sixty-fourth of a whole note.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In the score, there are several demi-semi-quavers.

Category: Music › Notation

Synonyms: sixty-fourth note

Meaning: A range of musical tones or a specific organ stop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The diapason of the organ filled the church with sound.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms:

• range
• scale

Meaning: Relating to a scale consisting of seven notes.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The diatonic scale is fundamental in Western music.

Category: Music › Theory

Synonyms: scale-based

Meaning: A lack of harmony among musical notes or a disagreement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dissonance in the music created an unsettling feeling.

Category: Music › Theory

Synonyms:

• discord
• disharmony

Antonyms:

• harmony
• concord

Meaning: A genre of music that is pleasant and relaxing to listen to.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Easy listening music is often played in cafes.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms:

• soft music
• mellow music

Meaning: A musical note that lasts for one-eighth of a whole note.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The song has a lot of eighth notes.

Category: Music

Synonyms: quaver

Meaning: An opening in stringed instruments, like violins, that resembles an 'f' shape.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The f-hole enhances the sound quality of the violin.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: sound hole

Meaning: A person who plays the fiddle or violin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fiddler played beautifully at the concert.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: violinist

Meaning: A small, high-pitched flute used in military music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fife played a lively tune during the parade.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms:

• flute
• instrument

Meaning: a board with markings for finger placement

Part of speech: noun

Example: The finger board helps beginners learn the guitar.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms:

• fretboard
• finger guide

Meaning: the placement of fingers on an instrument

Part of speech: noun

Example: Good fingering is essential for playing the piano.

Category: Music › Techniques

Synonyms:

• finger placement
• positioning

Meaning: A brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played the flugel horn in the band.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: brass instrument

Meaning: A musical instrument that produces sound by blowing air across a hole.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the flute in the orchestra.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: woodwind instrument

Meaning: A person who plays the flute.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The flutist performed beautifully at the concert.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: flute player

Meaning: the lowest frequency of a periodic waveform

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fundamental tone determines the pitch of the sound.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• base tone
• fundamental frequency

Meaning: An electronic device that alters sound, often used with guitars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a fuzz box to create a unique guitar sound.

Category: Music › Equipment

Synonyms: effects pedal

Meaning: A musical instrument made of tuned metal bars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The glockenspiel added a lovely sound to the orchestra.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• xylophone
• marimba

Meaning: A large, grand instrument with a horizontal body, used in concerts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concert featured a beautiful grand piano.

Category: Music

Synonyms: concert piano

Meaning: A stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a beautiful melody on his guitar.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: string instrument

Meaning: A person who plays the guitar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guitarist performed a solo during the concert.

Category: Music › Performers

Synonyms: guitar player

Meaning: A musical note that lasts for half the duration of a whole note.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In the piece, there are several half notes.

Category: Music › Notation

Synonyms: minim

Meaning: Relating to harmony; pleasing to the ear.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The harmonic sounds filled the room.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• melodic
• harmonious

Antonyms:

• dissonant
• discordant

Meaning: A small musical instrument played by blowing air through reeds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played the harmonica beautifully.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• mouth organ
• French harp

Meaning: To make consistent or compatible; to sing in harmony.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They harmonize beautifully together.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• coordinate
• synchronize

Antonyms:

• conflict
• clash

Meaning: The combination of different musical notes played or sung together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The harmony in the song was beautiful.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• concord
• unity

Antonyms:

• discord
• dissonance

Meaning: A large musical instrument with strings, played by plucking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She played the harp at the concert.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• string instrument
• lyre

Meaning: A person who plays the harp.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The harpist performed beautifully.

Category: Music

Synonyms: harp player

Meaning: A musical instrument similar to a piano, with strings that are plucked.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The harpsichord has a unique sound.

Category: Music

Synonyms: keyboard instrument

Meaning: Having a quality that is evocative or sad.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The song had a haunting melody.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• evocative
• memorable

Antonyms:

• forgettable
• unremarkable

Meaning: To make a low, continuous sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She began to hum her favorite tune.

Category: Music

Synonyms: buzz

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 mixture of different things, often used in music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concert featured a medley of popular songs.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• mixture
• blend