Advanced Music and Sounds Vocabulary Set 2

A piece of music meant for two performers.

• duet

• solo

• quartet

• ensemble

Answer explanation

A piece of music meant for two performers is called a duet, where two musicians perform together. Therefore, the correct choice is 'duet'.

Excess or harmful noise.

• noise pollution

• quietness

• silence

• peace

Answer explanation

Excess or harmful noise is referred to as noise pollution, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

A musical instrument in the violin family that plays very low notes.

• bass

• flute

• clarinet

• trumpet

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'bass' because it is a musical instrument in the violin family that plays very low notes.

Sounding harsh due to shouting or sore throat.

• hoarse

• smooth

• clear

• soft

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hoarse' which means sounding harsh due to shouting or sore throat.

Relating to melody or pleasant.

• melodious

• discordant

• harsh

• grating

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'melodious' as it relates to melody or pleasant, which is the opposite of 'discordant', 'harsh', and 'grating'.

A musical instrument where the player stretches and compresses the instrument and regulates the air leaving the instrument by using buttons and keys.

• accordion

• violin

• guitar

• trumpet

Answer explanation

A musical instrument where the player stretches and compresses the instrument and regulates the air leaving the instrument by using buttons and keys is an accordion.

Having to do with one's nose, especially used to describe one's voice.

• nasal

• throaty

• chesty

• breathy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'nasal' because it specifically refers to one's nose, especially when describing one's voice.

The sounds created by shaking metal objects, such as a bell.

• jingle

• clink

• clang

• chime

Answer explanation

The correct sounds created by shaking metal objects like a bell are jingle, clang, and chime.

A rythmic sound, especially the rise and fall of someone's voice.

• cadence

• harmony

• melody

• rhythm

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rhythm' because it refers to the rise and fall of someone's voice, which is a key characteristic of rhythmic sound.

A male singing voice of a deep range between tenor and bass, or a musical instrument within this same range.

• baritone

• soprano

• alto

• tenor

Answer explanation

A baritone is a male singing voice of a deep range between tenor and bass, or a musical instrument within this same range, making it the correct choice.