Speaking vocabulary
Music and performance
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about music and performance. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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live performance
- Meaning: a show presented in real time to an audience.
- Example: A live performance feels different from a recording.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “live performance” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
catchy melody
- Meaning: a tune that is easy to remember.
- Example: The song has a catchy melody that I keep humming.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “catchy melody” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
meaningful lyrics
- Meaning: song words with an important or personal message.
- Example: I like songs with meaningful lyrics.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “meaningful lyrics” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
set the mood
- Meaning: create a particular atmosphere or feeling.
- Example: Quiet music helps set the mood for dinner.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “set the mood” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a memorable concert
- Meaning: a music event that you remember well.
- Example: The small outdoor show was a memorable concert.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “a memorable concert” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a wide range of genres
- Meaning: many different styles of creative work.
- Example: My playlist includes a wide range of genres.
- Context: music and performance. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “a wide range of genres” naturally in one sentence about music and performance.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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