| guitar /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ | an instrument with six strings that you play with your fingers | He plays the guitar and sings at the same time. |
| piano /piˈæn.əʊ/ | a big instrument with black and white keys | She plays the piano — her fingers fly over the black and white keys. |
| drums /drʌmz/ | instruments you hit with sticks | He plays the drums, so his neighbours hear him every night. |
| concert /ˈkɒn.sət/ | a show where musicians play live for an audience | We saw our favourite band at a concert in the stadium. |
| band /bænd/ | a group of people who play music together | My brother plays bass in a rock band with three friends. |
| lyrics /ˈlɪr.ɪks/ | the words of a song | I love the music, but I don't understand the lyrics. |
| melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ | the tune of a song — the notes you can hum | I can't remember the words, but I can hum the melody. |
| rhythm /ˈrɪð.əm/ | the regular beat in music that makes you want to dance | Clap your hands to the rhythm. |
| classical /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/ | serious music by composers like Mozart and Beethoven | She listens to classical music, like Mozart. |
| choir /kwaɪər/ | a group of people who sing together | Forty people sing in the choir. |