Music Vocabulary

verb to make a loud, harsh sound

adjective loud and harsh in sound

• The blaring sirens of the ambulance could be heard from a distance.
• I couldn't sleep last night because of the blaring music from my neighbor's party.
• The blaring car horn startled me as I was crossing the street.
• Her blaring personality always makes her stand out in a crowd.

adjective having a rough, harsh sound or voice

• After speaking for hours at the conference, his voice became hoarse.
• I can't talk right now, I'm feeling a bit hoarse.
• I partied so hard last night, now my voice is all hoarse.
• The old man's laughter was hoarse with years of wisdom and experience.

noun a rhythmic beating or throbbing

verb the present participle of the verb 'pulse'; to beat or throb rhythmically

adjective describing something that is beating or throbbing rhythmically

• The pulsing of the blood through the veins can be detected using a stethoscope.
• I could feel my heart pulsing in my chest as I ran up the stairs.
• The music at the club was so good, I could feel the bass pulsing through my body.
• The city was pulsing with energy as people rushed to work in the morning.

noun a type of sports equipment used in games like tennis or badminton

• The tennis player used a high-quality racket during the match.
• I borrowed my friend's racket for the game.
• That new racket is sick!
• The politician was accused of running a corrupt racket within the government.

noun a dishonest scheme, trick, or activity, especially one intended to make money

verb to make a loud and disturbing noise

• The police were able to dismantle the illegal gambling rackets operating in the city.
• I heard that there are some shady rackets going on in that neighborhood.
• The mob boss was running some serious rackets in the city.
• The company's unethical business practices were seen as a racket by many.

verb to move slowly back and forth or from side to side

adjective showing a gentle movement from side to side

• The tall trees were swaying in the gentle breeze.
• I could see the branches swaying back and forth.
• The party was so lit, everyone was swaying to the music.
• Her emotions were swaying between excitement and fear.

verb to express or articulate something through speech or sound

• It is important for singers to properly vocalize before a performance.
• I always vocalize in the shower before singing in public.
• I heard you like to vocalize in the car when your favorite song comes on.
• The protesters used their voices to vocalize their demands for change.