English Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking: Music

genre

a category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content

"My favorite music genre is classical."

rhythm

a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

"The song has a very catchy rhythm that makes you want to dance."

melody

a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

"The melody of this song is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes."

harmony

the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect

"The harmony in the chorus is complex, yet it sounds perfect."

lyrics

the words of a song

"The lyrics of this song are very meaningful and touching."

instrumental

music performed without vocal accompaniment

"Sometimes, I prefer listening to instrumental music while studying."

live performance

a performance of music in front of an audience, as opposed to a recording

"The band's live performance was even better than their recordings."

album

a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium

"Their latest album has topped the charts for weeks."

composer

a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation

"Beethoven is known as one of the greatest composers in the history of music."

concert

a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions

"We are going to a concert tonight to see our favorite band."