Music Theory

noun A repeated occurrence of an event.

adverb Another time; once more.

• The committee will need to review the proposal again before making a decision.
• Let's watch that movie again, I really enjoyed it.
• I can't believe she wore that outfit again, she needs some new clothes.
• After facing failure, he picked himself up and tried again, never giving up on his dreams.

noun the quality of being large in size or extent

• The amplitude of the sound wave can be measured in decibels.
• The amplitude of the music was so loud, it shook the entire house.
• I can't believe the amplitude of that party last night, it was off the charts!
• The amplitude of her emotions was overwhelming, causing her to break down in tears.

noun a type of song that is typically a sophisticated and expressive composition, often with classical music influences

• The art song is a genre of vocal music that is typically performed in a concert setting.
• I love singing art songs because they are so beautiful and expressive.
• My friend's band is putting a modern twist on classic art songs.
• Her voice was like a delicate art song, filling the room with emotion and beauty.

noun a literary term used to describe a sudden shift in tone from the lofty or serious to the trivial or mundane, often resulting in a comedic or absurd effect

• The sudden shift from high drama to low comedy in the play created a sense of bathos.
• The movie's attempt at emotional depth ended up feeling more like bathos.
• The show's finale was so cheesy, it was practically bathos.
• The politician's attempt to appear relatable only resulted in bathos and insincerity.

noun a main division of a long poem

• The epic poem is divided into multiple cantos, each telling a different part of the story.
• I can't wait to read the next canto of the poem, it's getting really interesting!
• The rapper's new track has a sick canto that everyone is talking about.
• Each canto of life presents its own challenges and lessons to be learned.

noun a type of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments, typically performed in a small room or chamber

• The concert featured a beautiful performance of chamber music by a renowned string quartet.
• I love listening to chamber music while relaxing at home.
• Let's grab some snacks and chill out to some chamber music tonight.
• The collaboration between the different instruments in chamber music is like a conversation among friends.

noun a particular way in which a thing exists or appears; shape, arrangement, or structure

verb to give shape or visible structure to; to make or fashion into a certain form

adjective pertaining to the form or structure of a thing

preposition used to indicate the structure or arrangement of something

conjunction used to connect different forms or ideas

• The students were required to fill out a registration form for the upcoming conference.
• Hey, can you help me with this form for the school trip?
• I totally aced that test, I'm in top form!
• The team's defense was in solid form during the championship game.

noun A musical instrument with six strings that is typically played by strumming or plucking

• The musician strummed the guitar with precision during the classical concert.
• I love jamming on my guitar with friends on the weekends.
• He totally shredded on the guitar at the gig last night.
• Her words were like music to his ears, like a soothing melody played on a guitar.

adjective superlative form of high, used to describe something that is at the topmost point or level

• The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
• She got the highest score in the class.
• That party was at the highest level last night.
• Her dedication to her craft reached the highest peak of excellence.

verb to place or position side by side for comparison or contrast

• The two paintings were juxtaposed in the art gallery for comparison.
• I like how the two photos are juxtaposed on your Instagram feed.
• The music video juxtaposed scenes of the city with shots of the artist performing.
• Her calm demeanor was juxtaposed with the chaos of the situation.

noun a recurring theme, subject, or idea in a literary work or piece of art

• The motif of love and sacrifice is prevalent throughout the novel.
• The repeated motif of butterflies symbolizes transformation in the story.
• That graffiti artist always tags his signature motif on the walls around town.
• The motif of darkness creeping in symbolizes the protagonist's inner turmoil.

noun a person who plays a musical instrument or sings

• The musician performed a beautiful symphony at the prestigious concert hall.
• My friend is a talented musician who plays in a local band.
• That musician totally rocked the stage last night!
• Being a musician is like painting with sounds and emotions.

noun a musical instrument of the woodwind family, typically made of wood, with a double reed

• The oboe is a woodwind instrument known for its distinctive sound.
• I heard that Sarah plays the oboe in the school band.
• I'm loving the jazzy vibes the oboe brings to the music.
• The oboe's melody danced through the air, weaving a tapestry of sound.

noun a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work

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• The prologue of the play set the stage for the rest of the story.
• I always skip the prologue of books and go straight to chapter one.
• The prologue of the movie was a total snoozefest.
• The prologue of their relationship was filled with uncertainty and doubt.

noun A book containing the Book of Psalms from the Bible

• The psalmbook contains a collection of religious hymns and prayers.
• I found my grandma's old psalmbook in the attic.
• Check out this cool psalmbook I picked up at the thrift store.
• Her voice was like a psalmbook, soothing and comforting to all who heard it.

noun a book containing the Book of Psalms or a collection of psalms for liturgical or devotional use

• The psalter is a collection of psalms or sacred hymns, often found in religious texts.
• I found a beautiful psalter at the antique shop that would look great on my bookshelf.
• Hey, did you see that cool psalter with the funky cover design?
• Her voice was like a psalter, soothing and comforting to all who heard it.

noun a type of whiskey made in Scotland

adjective of or relating to Scotland or its people or culture

• The scotch whisky industry is a significant contributor to the economy.
• Do you prefer scotch or bourbon for your cocktails?
• Let's grab a bottle of scotch and have a good time.
• His words were like a smooth scotch, leaving a warm feeling in her heart.

noun a number of things, events, or people that are arranged in a sequence or order

adjective relating to or consisting of a series

• The scientist conducted a series of experiments to test his hypothesis.
• We binge-watched the entire series in one weekend.
• I'm hooked on that new series everyone's talking about.
• Life is a series of ups and downs, but we must keep moving forward.

noun a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure

• The artist used a traditional painting technique to create a realistic portrait.
• I learned a new cooking technique from watching a video online.
• Check out this cool technique I picked up for fixing my car!
• She used a clever technique to navigate through the tricky situation.

adjective describing something that produces pleasant sounds or melodies

• The opera singer's tuneful voice filled the concert hall with beauty and emotion.
• I love listening to tuneful melodies while I work.
• That new song is so tuneful, it's been stuck in my head all day.
• His words were like a tuneful melody, soothing and comforting to the ears.

verb to present or perform (a role or piece of music) with less emphasis or restraint than is usual or appropriate

adjective not given the importance or emphasis it deserves

adverb in a restrained or unemphatic manner

• The importance of mental health is often underplayed in the workplace.
• People tend to underplay the impact of stress on their health.
• Don't underplay how cool that concert was last night!
• His talent as a musician is often underplayed by his modesty.

noun a person who has not received any instruction or guidance

adjective describing someone or something that has not been given direction or guidance

• The uninstructed students struggled to complete the complex assignment.
• The uninstructed kids had no idea what to do with the new video game.
• The uninstructed dude was totally lost in the cooking class.
• His uninstructed mind wandered aimlessly through the maze of thoughts.

adjective in a state of being awake or conscious

adverb used to indicate direction or movement to a higher place or position

preposition indicating a direction toward a higher place or position

• The stock market is up today after positive earnings reports.
• Hey, what's up? How's it going?
• I'm feeling all fired up for the concert tonight!
• She always knows how to lift me up when I'm feeling down.

noun a stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow

• The violinist performed a beautiful concerto at the symphony orchestra.
• I love playing my violin in the park on sunny days.
• She totally rocked out on the violin during the talent show.
• The violin's melancholic melody echoed through the empty halls.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and typically answers the questions when, where, how, or to what extent

• The CEO congratulated the team on their successful quarter with a high five up top.
• Hey, give me some skin up top for acing that presentation!
• Let's give each other some dap up top for crushing that project.
• Reaching the summit of the mountain, they gave each other a high five up top to celebrate their achievement.

noun a term used to describe a specific style of play often associated with Spanish football

• The team's success can be attributed to their implementation of the tiki taka style of play.
• I love watching teams play tiki taka football, it's so entertaining!
• That team's tiki taka game is on point!
• In the business world, tiki taka strategy refers to quick decision-making and seamless coordination.

verb Adding is the present participle form of the verb 'add', which means to combine two or more numbers or amounts to find a total.

• The accountant is currently adding up all the expenses for the quarterly report.
• I'm just adding a few more ingredients to the recipe to make it tastier.
• I'm adding the finishing touches to my outfit before heading out.
• By including more examples, you are adding depth to your argument.