Vocabulary: Music and musical instruments
In a Nutshell
Esta aula de vocabulário é destinado a saberes mais sobre música na língua inglesa.
Musical Vocabulary
These are the main words you need to know to describe music.
ENGLISH
| PORTUGUESE
|
Lyrics | Letra |
Melody | Melodia |
Note | Nota musical |
Rhythm | Ritmo |
Beat | Batida |
Out of tune | Desafinado |
In tune | Afinado |
Loud | Alta |
Quiet | Tranquila/Baixa |
Soft | Suave |
Example:
The last song I heard had an amazing melody and lyrics!
Musical instruments
Some musical instruments are the same in Portuguese and English, such as piano. But others, as drums, are very different.
ENGLISH | PORTUGUESE |
Piano | Piano |
Guitar | Guitarra |
Electric guitar | Guitarra elétrica |
Bass guitar | Baixo |
Acoustic guitar | Guitarra acústica |
Harp | Harpa |
Drums | Bateria |
Violin | Violino |
Trombone | Trombone |
Trumpet | Trompete |
Saxophone | Saxofone |
Flute | Flauta |
Clarinet | Clarinete |
Xylophone | Xilofone |
Example:
I play the drums and piano.
Other useful vocabulary
Music is all around you, so these words are very useful for your daily life and for conversation.
ENGLISH | portuguESE |
Love song | Música romântica |
Audience | Audiência |
Record label | Discográfica |
Recording studio | Estúdio de gravação |
Song | Música |
Stage | Palco |
Track | Faixa |
Musician | Músico |
Band | Banda |
Composer | Compositor |
Performer | Artista |
Choir | Coro |
Concert | Concerto |
Example:
That american band has very talented musicians. I love their concerts.
Verbs associated with music
To create music you need to get some action going, so here are the main verbs regarding music.
ENGLISH | PORTUGUESE |
(to) listen to music | Ouvir música |
(to) play an instrument | Tocar um instrumento |
(to) record | Gravar |
(to) sing | Cantar |
Example:
I like to listen to music and sing.