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NCSH Lesson 14
Words about Music
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lyric | the words of a song |
| melody | the main part of a song or piece of music |
| note | a specific musical tone |
| rhythm | a regular, repeated pattern of sounds |
| tune | a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound |
| anthem | a type of song that shows loyalty or praise |
| ballad | a type of song that is slow and about love; a type of poem that tells a story |
| choir | a group of singers |
| concert | a performance of music |
| hymn | a type of song that is religious |
| orchestra | a group of musicians playing music together led by a conductor |
| symphony | a type of song that is played by an orchestra and is classical music |
| instrument | a tool or device used for a purpose; a tool used to play music |
| accordion | an instrument that is shaped like a box and has keys at the end |
| cello | a string instrument held by a musician who sits and uses a bow to move the strings |
| flute | a woodwind instrument that sounds very light |
| harp | a string instrument that stands on its own and is played by plucking the strings |
| saxophone | a brass instrument that is longer and plays a deeper sound |
| trumpet | a brass instrument that has three buttons and has a loud sound |
| violin | a string instrument that is held under the chin and played with a bow |