| composer |
noun |
A person who writes music, especially classical music. |
The composer presented his new symphony to the orchestra. |
| conductor |
noun |
The person who directs an orchestra or choir during a performance. |
The conductor rehearsed the string section before the opening night. |
| repertoire |
noun |
The collection of works that a performer or group is prepared to perform. |
The quartet expanded its repertoire to include modern pieces. |
| ensemble |
noun |
A small group of musicians who perform together. |
The jazz ensemble performed at the company gala. |
| melody |
noun |
A sequence of musical notes that is musically satisfying; a tune. |
The melody of the advertisement jingle is very catchy. |
| rhythm |
noun |
A pattern of sounds or beats in music. |
The marketing team used a steady rhythm in the promotional video. |
| track |
noun |
An individual recorded song on an album. |
The new album has ten tracks, including a lead single. |
| rehearse |
verb |
To practice a performance before presenting it to an audience. |
The band will rehearse the setlist twice before the show. |
| audition |
noun / verb |
A trial performance to assess a performer's suitability. |
She passed the audition and was invited to join the orchestra. |
| acoustics |
noun |
The quality of sound in a room or venue. |
The conference hall's acoustics were excellent for the keynote recital. |