ESL Pathways Bridges, Lesson 28 A Musical Symphony

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  1. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
    • Would you like to go to a symphony orchestra concert?
  2. viola
    a stringed instrument played with a bow
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  3. orchestra
    a musical organization consisting of instrumentalists
    • What instruments do musicians play in orchestras?
  4. tuxedo
    formal evening dress for men
    The conductor wore a black tuxedo with tails.
  5. bassoon
    a double-reed woodwind instrument that makes a low sound
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  6. trombone
    a brass instrument with a long tube and a U-shaped slide
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  7. concerto
    a composition for orchestra and a soloist
    First, they played a violin concerto by Mozart.
  8. clarinet
    a single-reed instrument with a straight tube
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  9. percussion
    the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  10. concert
    a performance of music by players or singers
    • Would you like to go to a symphony orchestra concert?
  11. cymbal
    a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  12. composer
    someone who writes music as a profession
    • Who are some famous composers?
  13. cello
    a large stringed instrument
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  14. classical
    of the most highly developed stage of an early civilization
    Do you like classical music?
  15. bass
    the lowest part of the musical range
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  16. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
    • What instruments do musicians play in orchestras?
  17. conductor
    the person who leads a musical group
    The conductor wore a black tuxedo with tails.
  18. flute
    a high-pitched woodwind instrument
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  19. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
    The usher gave them a program after he seated them.
  20. snare
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  21. trumpet
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  22. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    The performance started at 8:00 pm.
  23. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  24. preferred
    more desirable than another
    Jay preferred the concerto.
  25. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
  26. consist
    have its essential character
    A typical symphony orchestra usually consists of four groups or sections of musical instruments: • The strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), • The woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), • The brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), and • The percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, etc.).
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