Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• on to: Toward something; forward
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• send off: To force someone to leave a game
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• warts and all: Including all faults or imperfections; completely honest.
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• going on: To continue doing something
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• emotionally charged: Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• pack in: To decide to stop doing something
• have to: Must do
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• blissfully unaware: Completely unaware and happy because of it; in a state of ignorance that brings happiness.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• hang over: To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• clamp down on: To take strict measures to control or limit something.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• scratch by: To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• listen out: To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• funny business: Dishonest or suspicious activity.
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• century: Period of 100 years
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
• exotic: Being very different or unusual
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• American: Person from the USA
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
• spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
• compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
• unknown: Not being known or famous
• French: Person's name
• western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
• musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
• rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
• melody: Song; music
• saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
• chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
• exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
• maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• eastern: Being in the area to the east
• composer: Person who writes music
• ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
• civilisation: A highly developed society
• piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
• rite: Act that is part of a religious ceremony