Music Appreciation Vocabulary

noun a person or thing that is carried away

verb to physically move or transport something from one place to another

adverb in a manner that involves carrying something away

• The floodwaters were strong enough to carry away entire houses.
• I can't believe how quickly that song can carry me away to another time.
• The new video game is so addictive, it will totally carry you away.
• Her captivating performance on stage could really carry away the audience.

verb to fill with delight or joy; to captivate or charm

• The music enraptured the audience with its beauty and complexity.
• I was completely enraptured by the book I was reading, I couldn't put it down.
• The new video game totally enraptured me, I played it for hours on end.
• The sunset enraptured me, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

adjective describing or bringing about a strong emotional response or vivid image

• The artist's use of color and light in the painting was incredibly evocative.
• The movie was so evocative, it made me cry.
• That song is so evocative, it gives me all the feels.
• The writer's evocative language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

noun the act of hearing or the ability to hear

verb to perceive with the ear, to listen to

• I can hear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
• Did you hear about the new restaurant opening downtown?
• I hear you, let's meet up later.
• Sometimes you have to listen with your heart, not just hear with your ears.

noun a person who listens to something being said or who hears something

• The speaker must ensure that the information is clear and concise for the hearer to understand.
• He asked the hearer if they could hear him clearly over the phone.
• The rapper's lyrics were so catchy that every hearer was vibing to the beat.
• As an artist, he always paints with the intention of evoking emotions in the hearer.

noun a work of outstanding artistry or skill

adjective used to describe something that is of exceptional quality or skill

• The artist spent years creating a masterpiece that now hangs in the museum.
• Have you seen the new movie? It's a total masterpiece!
• That painting is straight fire, a true masterpiece!
• Her performance on stage was a masterpiece of emotion and skill.

noun a person or thing that is regarded as perfect or excellent

verb not applicable

adjective of a kind or quality rarely encountered; remarkable

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• The artist's latest masterpiece was considered a nonesuch in the art world.
• That new bakery on the corner makes nonesuch pastries.
• Her fashion sense is nonesuch - she always looks amazing.
• The bond between the twins was a nonesuch, unbreakable and unique.

adjective completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

adverb in a state of being completely fascinated or absorbed

• The audience was rapt as the speaker delivered his powerful message.
• I was completely rapt during the entire movie, it was so good!
• I was rapt with excitement when I found out I got the job.
• She was rapt in thought, unable to focus on anything else.

noun a state of faint or near-faint

verb to faint or go into a state of ecstasy

• She couldn't help but swoon at the sight of the intricate architecture.
• I always swoon over cute puppies.
• That new song makes me swoon every time I hear it.
• The romantic gesture made her heart swoon with joy.

noun vitality or enthusiasm in expressing ideas, especially in artistic performance

• The young pianist played with great verve and passion during the concert.
• She tackled the project with verve and enthusiasm, impressing everyone with her energy.
• That dancer has so much verve, she really knows how to bring the party to life.
• His storytelling had a certain verve to it, making the audience hang on his every word.