Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on to: Toward something; forward
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• have to: Must do
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• go on: To continue doing something
• show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
• pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
• such as: For example; like
• a shred of: A very small amount of something.
• draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• sphere of influence: A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• sit down: To take a seat
• bust out: To escape from a place, especially prison.
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• evolve: To develop certain features
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
• irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
• subsequent: Happening after; later
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• blow: To move something using air
• authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• trend: Current style or fashion
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• scarce: Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
• ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
• fascination: Quality that attracts attention
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• preferably: In a way that would be better
• soul: Central or basic part of something
• fusion: Combining various things to make something new
• usage: Amount something is used
• mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
• temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• encompass: To encircle; cover completely
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• adjacent: Being close or near to a border, wall, or point
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• intrinsically: In a way that is naturally and always a part of
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• reside: To live in; dwell; to be present
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• prominence: State or quality of being important or well known
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• long: Person's name
• psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• heyday: Period when someone, thing was successful, popular
• psych: (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
• electrify: To energize or excite people
• synthesized: To combine different things into a new form
• crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
• disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music