Unit 2: Live Music — Vocabulary Flashcards

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classical

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Traditional orchestral music (e.g. Mozart, Beethoven)

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folk

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Traditional music of a country or region

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hip-hop

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Rhythmic music with rap vocals and DJ backing

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jazz

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Improvised instrumental music with syncopated rhythm

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opera

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Dramatic musical performance with singing and orchestra

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pop

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Modern, mainstream popular music

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reggae

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Jamaican music with a strong offbeat rhythm

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rock

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Loud, guitar-based music often performed by bands

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debut album

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The first album a singer or band releases

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background music

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Music played quietly while something else is happening