Music in English.
10 everyday music words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.
About these music words
These 10 words cover music in everyday English, from microphone and headphones to CD. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
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Questions
What are the most common English words for music?
This page lists 10 everyday music words in English: microphone, headphones, sheet music, radio, drum, long drum, accordion, banjo, bell, CD. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.
How can I learn music vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.
Is this British or American English?
The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.