B1 — IntermediateCulture

Music and Entertainment

Vocabulary for discussing music, concerts, films, and other forms of entertainment in English.

18 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
rhythm	/ˈrɪðəm/	noun	A regular repeated pattern of sounds or beats in music	This song has a great rhythm that makes you want to dance.
melody	/ˈmɛlədi/	noun	A sequence of musical notes that form the main tune of a song	The melody was so beautiful that I could not get it out of my head.
lyrics	/ˈlɪrɪks/	noun	The words of a song	I love the lyrics of this song. They really speak to me.
concert	/ˈkɒnsərt/	noun	A live musical performance in front of an audience	We went to an amazing concert in the park last weekend.
audience	/ˈɔːdiəns/	noun	The group of people watching or listening to a performance	The audience clapped and cheered after every song.
perform	/pərˈfɔːrm/	verb	To sing, play music, act, or do something in front of an audience	The band is going to perform at the festival next month.
genre	/ˈʒɒnrə/	noun	A category or style of music, film, or art	What genre of music do you listen to the most?
instrument	/ˈɪnstrəmənt/	noun	An object used to make music, such as a guitar or piano	She can play three different instruments: guitar, piano, and violin.
rehearse	/rɪˈhɜːrs/	verb	To practise a performance before presenting it to an audience	The actors rehearse for six weeks before the show opens.
soundtrack	/ˈsaʊndtræk/	noun	The music recorded for a film or television programme	The soundtrack of that film won several awards.
streaming	/ˈstriːmɪŋ/	noun	Watching or listening to media content over the internet without downloading it	Most people listen to music through streaming services now.
documentary	/ˌdɒkjuˈmɛntəri/	noun	A film or programme that presents facts about real events or people	I watched a fascinating documentary about ocean life.
episode	/ˈɛpɪsoʊd/	noun	One part of a television series	Have you seen the latest episode of that detective series?
subtitles	/ˈsʌbtaɪtəlz/	noun	Words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue	I watch foreign films with English subtitles to improve my vocabulary.
plot	/plɒt/	noun	The main story or sequence of events in a film, book, or play	The plot of the novel was full of unexpected twists.
catchy	/ˈkætʃi/	adjective	Pleasant and easy to remember, especially a tune or phrase	That new pop song is really catchy. I keep humming it all day.
release	/rɪˈliːs/	verb	To make a new song, film, or product available to the public	The band will release their new album in September.
review	/rɪˈvjuː/	noun	A written opinion about a film, book, concert, or other entertainment	I always read reviews before choosing a film to watch.

Flashcards

noun

rhythm

/ˈrɪðəm/

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Definition

A regular repeated pattern of sounds or beats in music

“This song has a great rhythm that makes you want to dance.”

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Practice Exercises

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