General English B2 · Lesson 6B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
person who directs an orchestra
person who selects and plays recorded music at events
a category of music (jazz, hip-hop, folk…)
someone who writes and sings their own songs
test of the equipment before the show
the music of a film / a period of your life
extra song(s) at the end after applause
+ -ING
avoid + -ING (avoid going there)
behind the stage; where the band waits
cheerful, positive
easy to remember; gets stuck in your head
bright, happy in mood
corny; tries too hard to be emotional
+ TO + infinitive
decide + TO + infinitive (I decided to go)
extra song after applause
+ -ING
enjoy + -ING (I enjoy listening)
category of music
make musical sounds with your mouth
easy to remember; gets stuck in your head
-ING (interested IN LEARNING)
keep + -ING (keep playing the same note)
trying too hard to be emotional; corny
seeming dangerous / threatening
makes you feel strong emotion
the highest point
play or sing in front of an audience
a chosen list of songs to play in order
makes you feel strong emotion
promise + TO + infinitive (promise to call)
+ TO + infinitive
refuse + TO + infinitive (refuse to play)
practise before a performance
record your own version of someone else's song
memory of a past action
don't forget a future duty
something pleasant given for a behaviour
an early, unfinished version of a film
a machine that takes detailed images (of the brain)
the music composed for a film or play
no more tickets available
equipment test before show
stop that activity permanently
pause in order to do something else
very noticeable, surprising
usefulness for staying alive
the people watching
experiment (try playing it slower)
make an effort (try to play it)
playing quietly behind the main action
publish it for people to hear