10 popular "musical" idioms in English

English-Russian glossary on the topic “Music” with transcription

Let's start with simple and commonly used words. We read it right away with the transcription and remember it correctly.

Musical instruments

• accompany [tuː əˈkʌmpəni] to accompany
• accordion [əˈkɔːdjən] accordion
• album [ ˈælbəm] album
• bagpipe [ˈbægpaɪp] bagpipes
• balalaika [ˌbæləˈlaɪkə] balalaika
• ballet [ˈbæleɪ] ballet
• band [bænd] group
• bass [beɪs] double bass
• bassoon [bə'suːn] bassoon
• baton [ˈbætən] conductor's baton
• bow [baʊ] bow
• brass instruments [brɑːs 'ɪnstrəmənts] brass instruments
• cello [ˈʧɛləʊ] cello
• chamber music [ˈʧeɪmbə ˈmjuːzɪk] chamber music
• clarinet [ˌklærɪˈnɛt] clarinet
• classical music [ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk] classical music
• compose [tuː kəmˈpəʊz] write music
• composer [kəmˈpəʊzə] composer
• concert [ˈkɒnsət] concert
• conductor [kənˈdʌktə] conductor
• cymbals [ˈsɪmbəlz] plates
• drum [drʌm] drum
• drum sticks [ drʌm stɪks ] drum sticks
• flute [fluːt] flute
• grand piano [ grænd pɪˈænəʊ ]
• guitar [gɪˈtɑː] guitar
• harp [hɑːp] harp
• horn [hɔːn] horn
• instrumental music [ˌɪnstrʊˈmɛntl ˈmjuːzɪk] instrumental music
• loudspeaker [laʊdˈspiːkə] speaker, loudspeaker
• microphone [ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn] microphone
• musical instruments [ 'mjuːzɪkl 'ɪnstrəmənts ] musical instruments
• musician [mjuːˈzɪʃən] musician
• oboe [ˈəʊbəʊ] oboe
• opera [ˈɒpərə] opera
• operetta [ˌɒpəˈrɛtə] operetta
• orchestra [ˈɔːkɪstrə] orchestra
• organ [ˈɔːgən] organ
• percussion [pəˈkʌʃən] percussion, percussion instruments
• piano [pɪˈænəʊ] piano
• recital [rɪˈsaɪtl] solo concert
• saxophone [ˈsæksəfəʊn] saxophone
• single [ˈsɪŋgl] single – a song released and sold without an album
• soloist [ˈsəʊləʊɪst] soloist
• song [sɒŋ] song
• sound [ saʊnd ] sound
• string instruments [strɪŋ 'ɪnstrəmənts]
• symphony [ˈsɪmfəni] symphony
• synthesizer [ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzə] synthesizer
• transcribe [tuː trænsˈkraɪb]
• trombone [trɒmˈbəʊn] trombone
• trumpet [ˈtrʌmpɪt] trumpet
• tuba [ˈtjuːbə] tuba
• video (clip) [ ˈvɪdɪəʊ klɪp ] video clip
• viola [vɪˈəʊlə] alto
• violin [ˌvaɪəˈlɪn] violin
• virtuoso [ˌvɜːtjʊˈəʊzəʊ] virtuoso
• wind instruments [wɪnd 'ɪnstrəmənts] wind instruments

At the concert

What do you like: live music or recorded music? In my opinion, each has its pros and cons. Concerts (gigs, concerts) and music festivals (music festivals) give us a great boost of energy and remain in our memory for a long time. And the music in the recording pleases us with ideal sound quality.

Music creates a pleasant atmosphere in restaurants, shopping centers and shops. In such cases it is called background music or Muzak /ˈmjuːzæk/. Muzak is a brand that specializes in background music in restaurants, shops, and cafes.

Performers are divided into professionals and amateurs (amateurs), including many street musicians (buskers).

Let's take a closer look at the concerts. We can purchase tickets for the long-awaited concert via the Internet or at the ticket office (a box office). At some concerts you will be required to wear a wristband as a ticket to the event. Violation of the rules of conduct may require the intervention of a bouncer.

Some concerts will have you sitting, but not rock concerts! Most likely you will dance energetically (to mosh). The place where you can do this is called a mosh pit. It is usually located opposite the stage. The scenery can be changed by stagehands.

In every musical group (a band/group) there is a lead singer - the only one whose name I usually remember from the whole group. If the artist is not a member of the group and performs alone, then we have a solo artist. Many of the solo artists are singer-songwriters, that is, they write and perform their own songs.

You can enjoy music without leaving your home, by waiting for our favorite performers (performers, artists, musicians) to release their albums (to release an album).

Before playing, musicians tune their instruments (to tune).

– What are you doing, Mike? -What are you doing, Mike? – I 'm tuning my guitar. - I'm tuning my guitar.

If you come to a philharmonic hall, then most likely you will see a conductor who leads the orchestra. An orchestra can consist of many musical instruments, let's look at the main ones.

Words and expressions on the topic “Music”

A few more words on the topic “English vocabulary about music”, you can also find them in the description of musical events or descriptions of tracks. Try to make a sentence with each word.

genres of music – genres of music

• style – style
• sub-style - substyle
• classical – classical (music)
• popular – popular (music)
• electronic – electronic (music)
• rock - rock
• metal – metal
• disco - disco
• pop-music - pop music
• rave - rave
• hip hop - hip hop
• new age - new age
• jazz - jazz
• folk - folk

Expressions related to music

• have a healing effect on people – have a healing effect on people
• plays a very important role in our lives - play a very important role in our lives
• have the power to unite people all over the world – to unite people all over the world
• listen to music - listen to music
• dance to music - dance to music
• learn to play musical instruments – learn to play musical instruments
• play the violin - play the violin
• play the piano - play the piano

Exotic musical instruments

• woodwind – woodwind instruments
• triangle – triangle
• bassoon - bassoon
• flute – flute
• cymbals - plates
• drum - drum
• timpani – timpani

What else do you need at the concert:

• piece of music - musical work
• concerto – concert (musical work)
• overture - overture
• movement – ​​part (of a piece of music)
• composer - composer
• lead singer - lead singer, soloist, frontman
• guitarist - guitarist
• keyboard player - keyboard player
• backing singers - backing vocalists
• mainstream - mainstream, dominant trend
• concert hall - concert hall
• charts - hit parade
• single - single

Short stories about music in English

Let's practice seeing and translating new words in the context of short sentences. Try to translate it yourself first and only then compare your translation with the one specified.

1. Music is a word whose accepted definitions vary with time, place and culture. So, in the ancient world it was thought to be a magic, the voice of gods. Music is a concept whose accepted definitions change over time, place and culture. So, in the ancient world it was considered magic, the voice of the gods.
2. People can't imagine their life without music. We listen to music, dance to music or learn to play musical instruments. Music has become the part of our life. There is music everywhere: at home, in a concert hall, in the park, at the seaside, in the forest and even in the street, on radio and TV. People cannot imagine their life without music. We listen to music, dance to music or learn to play musical instruments. Music has become a part of our lives. Music exists everywhere: at home, in a concert hall, in a park, on the seashore, in a forest, and even on the street, on radio and television.
3. Generally it is a kind of art, because music reflects people's ideas and emotions. In this world, filled with conflicts, tragedies, joys and hopes, music strives to speak to people of what is most important, urgent and poignant. In general, it is an art form because music reflects the ideas and emotions of people. In a world filled with conflict, tragedy, joy and hope, music seeks to speak to people about what is most important, urgent and poignant.
4. Music is not a combination of pleasant sounds only. It is said to be an art, or form of entertainment, which reflects our life. It is also can be defined by contrast with noise or speech. But music is not only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is said to be an art or form of entertainment that reflects our lives. It can also be defined in terms of noise or speech.
5. As there are many definitions for music there are many divisions and groupings of music. Among the larger genres are classical music and popular music or commercial music. The most popular genres of music today are rock, metal, disco, pop-music, rave, hip hop, new age, etc. Since there are many definitions of music, there are many classifications of music. Major genres include classical music and popular music, or commercial music. The most popular modern genres are: rock, metal, disco, pop music, rave, hip-hop, new age, etc.
6. Different people like different kinds of music or different genres of music. Different people like different types of music or different genres of music.

Music genres

Many genre names (genres /ˈʒɒnrə/), such as rap, jazz, blues, rock, have long been used in Russian and do not require translation. Therefore, we will dwell only on some of them.

• Soul is music that developed in the 60s in the USA and combines such trends as rock 'n' roll, pop, R&B and gospel music (music in the style of African-American religious chants). In this genre, the emphasis is on singing.
  Pay attention to the phrase no good. Usually we put the particle not (he is not old) before adjectives. However, we can use the phrase no good in informal speech.

  It is important to know that learning grammar from songs is not a good idea. Song lyrics often break the rules of grammar in order to adhere to rhythm and a certain musical style. Learn individual words and phrases from songs.

• Easy listening – light, relaxing music, often with a simple melody.
  By the way, the expression house of cards indicates the unreliability of a plan or system, which can collapse at any moment, like a house of cards.

  His plan is a house of cards . – His plan is very unreliable .

• Chamber music – chamber music (music performed by a small group of musicians).
• New age – relaxing, slow music (a type of electronic music).
• Folk – folk music.
  Pay attention to the size of the whiskey container in this song - a jar (jug, mug).

Mini essays on the topic “What is music”

Let's continue to memorize new musical words. Read aloud, translate it yourself, and then check it with the correct translation.

1. Personally, I think that music is a universal language understandable to everyone. People compose music in order to express their feelings and emotions. The composer speaks to us without using any words. Music can fill us with energy and make us happy. It's known that classical music makes us feel delighted and relaxed. And on the contrary, rock music and heavy metal arouse hatred, violence, irritation and rage. Some sounds even have a healing effect on people and can normalize heart rate and soothe them better than any pills. Personally, I believe that music is a universal language that everyone can understand. People compose music to express their feelings and emotions. The composer speaks to us without using words. Music can fill us with energy and make us happy. Classical music is known to fill us with joy and relax us. Conversely, rock and heavy metal music incite hatred, violence, irritation and anger. Some sounds even have a healing effect on people, normalizing their heart rate and calming them down better than any pills.
2. A lot of young people think that music serves only for dancing. However, others say that the aim of music is not just to entertain us. Many young people think that music is only for dancing. However, others say that the purpose of music is not just to entertain us.
3. There is hardly a person in the world who does not like music. Most young people can't imagine their lives without it. But what is music? Is it just a pleasant combination of sounds or a far more complicated notion? It is unlikely that there is at least one person in the world who does not like music. Most young people cannot imagine their life without her. But what is music? Is it just a pleasant combination of sounds or is it a much more complex concept?
4. To conclude, the aim of music is not just to entertain us, but to give us aesthetic pleasure, to develop our taste and love for beauty. That is why everyone likes listening to music, dancing to it, visiting concert halls, singing or playing musical instruments. Music plays a very important role in our lives and it has the power to unite people all over the world. In conclusion, I would like to say that the purpose of music is not only to entertain us, but to give us aesthetic pleasure, to develop our taste and love for beauty. Therefore, everyone loves to listen to music, dance to it, visit concert halls, sing and play musical instruments. Music plays a very important role in our lives and it has the power to unite people all over the world.

Now English vocabulary about music has expanded your vocabulary. It's time to put it to use and tell someone about your musical preferences. Good luck!