Historical Music Styles

noun a person who studies or writes about music, especially as a profession

• The musicologist conducted extensive research on the composer's manuscripts.
• My friend is a musicologist and he knows everything about classical music.
• I didn't know being a musicologist could be so cool!
• As a musicologist of emotions, she could decipher the feelings behind every note.

noun a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character

adjective relating to or characteristic of an operetta

• The operetta was well-received by the audience for its beautiful music and engaging storyline.
• I'm not usually a fan of operettas, but this one was actually pretty entertaining.
• That operetta was a real banger, I couldn't stop tapping my foot to the music!
• The political scandal played out like a dramatic operetta, with twists and turns at every corner.

noun a type of sentimental Brazilian song or ballad

• The modinha is a genre of Brazilian music that originated in the 18th century.
• Let's listen to some modinha music while we relax.
• I love the modinha vibes, they always put me in a good mood.
• Her speech was like a modinha, sweet and soothing to the ears.