Musical Ensembles

8 words in this vocabulary list

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 group of four people or things

adjective involving four people or things

  • The golf tournament had a strict rule of only allowing a foursome to play together.
  • We're planning to have a foursome at the mini golf course this weekend.
  • Let's see if we can get a foursome together for a game of basketball at the park.
  • The four friends formed a tight foursome, always sticking together through thick and thin.

noun a musical composition for four voices or instruments

  • The quartet performed a beautiful piece at the classical music concert.
  • Let's go check out that quartet playing at the coffee shop.
  • That quartet totally rocked the house last night!
  • The quartet of friends always had each other's backs no matter what.

noun a group of seven musicians or singers performing together

  • The classical music piece was composed for a septet of musicians.
  • Let's invite the septet over for a jam session this weekend.
  • The septet totally rocked the stage last night!
  • The septet of colors in the sunset painted a beautiful sky.

noun a set of kettle drums played by one musician in an orchestra or band

  • The orchestra's percussion section includes a set of timpani for the upcoming performance.
  • I love the sound of the timpani in that song, it really adds a nice touch.
  • Check out the drummer on the timpani, they're killing it!
  • The timpani of emotions in her voice resonated with the audience.

noun a group of actors, dancers, or performers who work together

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  • The theater troupe performed a classical play for the audience.
  • The troupe put on a great show last night!
  • That troupe is so talented, they really know how to entertain.
  • The troupe of dancers moved in perfect harmony, like a well-oiled machine.

noun a rooster, especially one that crows loudly

  • The chanticleer crowed loudly to signal the start of a new day.
  • I woke up to the sound of the chanticleer crowing outside my window.
  • That chanticleer is one noisy rooster, always waking me up early!
  • The chanticleer's crow served as a symbol of hope and renewal for the villagers.

noun a musical instrument that belongs to the guitar family, specifically designed to produce low-pitched sounds

adjective describing the type of bass guitar that is designed to be played without amplification

  • The musician played a beautiful melody on the acoustic bass guitar during the concert.
  • I love jamming out on my acoustic bass guitar with friends on the weekends.
  • I picked up a sick acoustic bass guitar at the music store yesterday.
  • The deep tones of the acoustic bass guitar resonated through the room, filling it with warmth.