Music Composition Vocabulary

verb to bring something into existence; to make or produce something

• The artist used various techniques to create a masterpiece.
• I'll create a playlist for the road trip.
• Let's create some vibes at the party tonight.
• His words were able to create a sense of peace in the midst of chaos.

noun A text or script of an opera, oratorio, cantata, or musical

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• The libretto for the opera was meticulously crafted by the renowned playwright.
• I heard the libretto for the musical is really catchy and fun.
• The libretto for that show is lit, you have to check it out.
• She wrote her own life's libretto, turning her experiences into a beautiful story.

noun a series of organized activities or actions working toward a particular goal

• The study of animal movements is crucial for understanding their behavior.
• I love watching dance movements, they're so graceful and mesmerizing.
• Check out the sick dance movements that guy's busting out!
• The political movements of the 1960s had a lasting impact on society.

noun a person's behavior or actions in a particular sphere

verb to engage in activity for amusement or recreation

preposition used to indicate the manner or means by which something is done

• Researchers often play around with different variables to see how they affect the outcome.
• I like to play around with different makeup looks in my free time.
• Let's play around with some new beats and see what we come up with.
• It's important to play around with different perspectives to gain a better understanding of the situation.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The team scored a goal in the final minutes of the game.
• Did you see that? They scored at the last minute!
• They totally scored in the last seconds!
• She scored a major victory in the debate.

noun a place where things are made or repaired

verb to be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result

• The team works diligently to meet project deadlines.
• I heard Sarah works at that new coffee shop down the street.
• My car works like a charm after the tune-up.
• Time works in mysterious ways, often bringing unexpected opportunities.

noun a preliminary sketch or outline of a work of art or literature

verb to make a preliminary sketch or outline

• The artist began with a quick abbozzo of the composition before refining it further.
• I always start my sketches with a rough abbozzo before adding details.
• Let me just do a quick abbozzo of the design before we finalize it.
• The initial plan was just an abbozzo, we need to work on the details to make it perfect.