One of the
well-kept secrets to scoring high in the IELTS test is the readiness to discuss
any topic under the sun. Sure, you probably won’t encounter subjects that are extremely
specific (e.g., healthcare policies) or obscure (e.g., urban legends). General
topics like food, crime, and media, on the other hand, are not so uncommon.
Music is one
such topic. Due to its prevalence in media, it is often mentioned in the exam’s
texts and audio recordings. It’s also a frequent query in the speaking test.
So, make it a point to expand your related vocabulary during your IELTS training.
Below are some
of the most frequently used terminologies and collocations about music. Study
them and get used to integrating them into your responses during your IELTS review period.
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Common
Words and Phrases
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Musical
Instruments
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Wind
Instruments
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Flute
Recorder
Trumpet
Pipes
Saxophone
Tuba
Bagpipes
Clarinet
Oboe
Harmonica
Bugle
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Stringed
Instruments
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Guitar
Electric guitar
Violin
Harp
Cello
Viola
Fiddle
Banjo
Sitar
Lute
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Percussion
Instruments
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Drums
Xylophones
Bamboo xylophones
Triangles
Accordion
Wood blocks
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Keyboard
Instruments
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Piano
Organ
Electronic keyboard
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Musical
Terms
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Accent
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The “punch” or emphasis
at the start of a musical sound
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A
cappella
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A musical composition
without instrumental accompaniment
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Allegro
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A fast-paced and lively
temp
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Bar
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A specific number of
musical sounds that are arranged within a measure
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Bass
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The lowest part of the
musical range
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Beat
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The regular pattern
within a bar
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Chorale
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A choral composition of
voices and/or instruments
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Chord
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The sound produced when
two or more pitches or notes are sounded simultaneously
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Ensemble
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It may refer to a group
of musicians playing together like an orchestra or the act of playing music
together as a unit
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Fanfare
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A musical composition
used as an announcement
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Harmony
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the pleasing combination
of pitches
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Melody
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An identifiable and
significant succession of musical chords
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Notes
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Symbols that represent
the pitches and duration of sounds
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Tonality
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The organization of all
the tones and harmonies of a musical piece
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Collocations
for the IELTS Exam
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About music genres
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African
American
Baroque
Black
Choral
Classical
Contemporary
Digital
Electronic
Flamenco
Folk
French
Hip hop
Instrumental
Italian
Live
Mariachi
Orchestral
Techno
Traditional
Trance
Western
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About people who work
with music
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Musician
Singer
choir
Music +
·
Specialist
·
Supervisor
·
Teacher
·
Therapist
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About acts related to or
involving music
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Composing
Dancing
Hearing
Listening
Making
Playing (an instrument)
Practicing
Singing
Studying
Writing
Using
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Add these words and
phrases to your vocabulary during your IELTS training.
Peruse materials that tackle or mention music, like song and performance reviews,
to get an idea of how these terminologies are used. Make sure you can use them
confidently before your test date.
But, don’t stop your
vocabulary acquisition efforts with music. Remember, it’s only one of the
general topics that may come up in the test. Do you want to find out what other
topics must you have an extensive vocabulary in before you take the exam?
Enroll in an IELTS review course today!
References:
“Common
Adjective Collocations of Music.” Pro Writing aid. Accessed February 12, 2019. https://prowritingaid.com/list/295785/CommonAdjectiveCollocationsofmusic.aspx
“Collocations
with “Music”.” Dictionary Cambridge. Accessed February 12, 2019. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/collocation/english/music
“Glossary of Musical
Terms.” Khan Academy. Accessed February 12, 2019. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/music/music-basics2/notes-rhythm/a/glossary-of-musical-terms
“List of Music
Terms.” English Club. Accessed February 12, 2019. https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/music-vocabulary.htm
Liz. “Musical
Instruments Vocabulary.” IELTS Liz. February 15, 2015. Accessed February 12,
2019. http://ieltsliz.com/musical-instruments-vocabulary/
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