09. Collocation_Music Flashcards
musically gifted
I’m not really musically _____, but I practice the violin every day
=> gifted
a natural talent for music
ex: My older brother Alex is very musically gifted
sheet music
musical notation written on paper
ex: He can play any tune from memory, without looking at sheet music
strumming a guitar
The street musician sat on a park bench, _________his guitar
=> strumming
playing a guitar
composing music
creating music
a sizable following
a lot of fans
ex: Alex and his friends formed a band that has attracted a sizable following in our city
playing gigs
We’re going to play a ______at the Jazz Club on Friday night.
=> gig
giving small, informal performances
ex: They started out playing gig in bars and clubs, and they used the money they earned to record their debut album
record their debut album
record their first CD
A remixed track
The DJ played some _______tracks at the wedding reception.
=> remixed
a song that has been modified electronically
a massive hit
I can’t stand that song; I don’t know why it’s such a ___
=> hit
a very popular song
ex: A remixed track from that CD then became a massive hit on the local radio station thanks to its catchy tune and upbeat tempo
catchy tune
It’s such a catchy ______, I can’t get it out of my head!
=> tune
memorable melody
upbeat tempo
This music is so slow it’s putting me to sleep. Let’s listen to something with a more ________tempo.
=> upbeat
fast rhythm
album will be released
it will be made available to the public
ex: Their second album will be released at the end of the year
going on tour
My cousin’s band is going on _____next summer; they’ve lined up shows in eleven different states.
=> tour
ex: Alex dreams of going on tour
big break
big opportunity to become famous
ex: he’s just waiting for his big break to get his foot in the door of the music industry
singing along
singing together
ex: As for me, I love singing along to my brother’s music, but a career in music isn’t for me – I’m completely tone-deaf and I always sing off-key!
