More Practice with Word Category Charts

The following word category chart for music is partially completed. Study the chart to recognize the categories listed. Then, read the list of music words that follows the chart and add these words to the appropriate categories in the spaces provided. NOTE: Words followed by an asterisk (*) are included in the word form chart for music in the file chart4.doc.

Word Category Chart: Music

Types of music blues country western heavy metal hymns modern ragtime reggae spirituals symphony*

Musical groups a marching band a dance band a concert artist: solo an ensemble small groups: duet, trio, quartet a chorus*

Attributes of musicians talented* gifted* dedicated* recognized* praised*

Types of performances a cantata a concert

Musical instruments a violin a viola drums* a flute a saxophone a trumpet a French horn

Musical activities

play practice audition* accompany*

Musical features melody* tone*

Places of performance a music hall a recital hall a club a performing arts center a theater* a coffeehouse

Types of voice alto bass contralto

Other terms lyrics of a song a score of music a tune

Add the following words to the categories for music in the chart. Use your dictionary if you dont know the meaning of the word. an oboe* a concert hall a soprano classical a musical jazz rehearse* a harp rhythm* an opera house rock debut* a recital drums* a tenor a choir a bass sing* a trombone an orchestra* folk a clarinet an oratorio a piano popular harmony* ballads