| country music |
a type of popular music, based on the traditional music of the rural South and the cowboy music of the West. Country music often express sad personal emotions. |
| crescendo |
an increase in loudness or force in a piece of music. |
| critic |
a person whose work is to judge and write opinions about music, movies, plays, art, and literature. [1/2 definitions] |
| dance |
to move the feet and body in a rhythmic way, usually to music. [2/7 definitions] |
| disc jockey |
a person whose job is to play recorded music on the radio or for an event such as a dance. |
| disco |
a place for dancing to recorded music. [2 definitions] |
| DJ |
a person who plays recorded music and makes announcements or comments on the radio or at an event. |
| duet |
a piece of music written for or performed by two players or singers. |
| festival |
a series of shows, exhibits, or special activities that center around a particular type of thing such as music, art, food, or crafts. [1/2 definitions] |
| fife |
a small wind instrument that looks like a flute and has a high pitch. The fife usually plays along with drums in marching music. |
| finale |
the last part of a piece of music. [1/2 definitions] |
| folk dance |
music for such a dance. [1/2 definitions] |
| folk music |
music made up and played by the common people of a region or country. Such music is often simple, with parts that are played over and over. |
| folk song |
a piece of folk music meant for singing. |
| group |
a small musical band, especially one that plays pop or jazz music. [1/4 definitions] |
| half step |
an interval in music that is halfway between two notes. |
| humanity |
(plural) studies that deal with human thoughts and human culture. The humanities include music, art, history, and literature, but do not include the sciences. [1/3 definitions] |
| instrument |
any of various devices for making music, such as a trumpet or piano. [1/2 definitions] |
| interpretation |
showing the meaning of music, drama, or something similar through performance. [1/2 definitions] |
| jam1 |
to play or improvise jazz or rock-'n'-roll music with others. [1/8 definitions] |
| jazz |
a form of music with strong, complex rhythms that started with African Americans in the late 1800s. Jazz musicians often add notes or make up parts as they play. |