Meaning: A rotating platform for playing vinyl records.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played his favorite album on the turntable.

Category: Music

Synonyms: record player

Meaning: A sharp, vibrating sound, often associated with string instruments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The twang of the guitar filled the room.

Category: Music › Sound

Synonyms:

• sound
• tone

Meaning: A musical scale that includes all twelve pitches.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The twelve note scale is fundamental in Western music.

Category: Music

Synonyms: chromatic scale

Meaning: Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The choir sang in unison.

Category: Music

Synonyms: harmony

Antonyms: discord

Meaning: Having a fast tempo, especially in music.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The song has an up tempo beat that makes you want to dance.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• fast-paced
• lively

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 musical instrument similar to a xylophone, with metal bars and resonators.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a beautiful melody on the vibraphone.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: musical instrument

Meaning: A musical technique involving a regular, pulsating change of pitch.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The singer used vibrato to enhance her performance.

Category: Music › Techniques

Synonyms: pitch variation

Meaning: A stringed musical instrument, similar to a violin but larger.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The viol produces a rich, deep sound.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: string instrument

Meaning: A stringed instrument that is slightly larger than a violin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the viola in the orchestra.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: string instrument

Meaning: A stringed musical instrument played with a bow.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the violin beautifully.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: string instrument

Meaning: A person who plays the violin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The violinist performed a beautiful solo.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms: fiddler

Meaning: A tube through which air passes, often used in musical instruments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wind pipe of the organ produced a deep sound.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms:

• airway
• tube

Meaning: A family of musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating air.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The orchestra has a variety of wood wind instruments.

Category: Music › Instruments

Synonyms:

• woodwind instruments
• musical instruments

Meaning: A brand of musical instruments, especially known for its organs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a Wurlitzer at the concert.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

• organ
• musical instrument

Meaning: To sing by rapid changes of pitch, especially in the Alps.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He loves to yodel in the mountains.

Category: Music

Synonyms: sing

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