Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• due to: Because of; owing to
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• at least: As a minimum
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• against the world: Feeling alone in opposition to everyone else.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• musical accompaniment: Music played to support a main melody or performance.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• such as: For example; like
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• have to: Must do
• tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• material: Cloth; fabric
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• depict: To represent or describe something using words
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• disposable: Being available to be used or spent
• genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
• century: Period of 100 years
• leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
• public: Owned by the government
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• fill: To make something full
• symphony: Harmony of color or sound
• dissonance: Lack of harmony or agreement
• compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
• elevate: To make something higher
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
• motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
• expressive: Clearly or with passion
• countryside: Natural open land away from towns
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• octave: Range of notes in an 8-note musical scale
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
• dissonant: Not in harmony
• homeland: Country where you were born
• bass: Type of fish
• requiem: Mass for the dead; music for such a mass