Music and Art Vocabulary

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The art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions.

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music

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A genre of music that is rooted in the traditions of Western culture.

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classical music

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Music that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such a style.

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folk music

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A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and the United Kingdom during the mid-1950s.

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pop music

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A genre of popular music that originated in the southern United States.

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country music

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An event where a variety of musical performances take place.

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music festival

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A device created or adapted to make musical sounds.

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instrument

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An instrument used to produce music.

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musical instrument

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A person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented.

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musician

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A person who writes music.

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composer