English For Music Students

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Reflect /rI"flEkt/ (v)
echo; mirror; reveal; represent



  • Her book clearly reflects her beliefs.


Resemble /rI"zEmb(@)l/ (v)
look like; be similar to



  • He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament.


Share /SE:/ (v)
have in common with others; have a part of with
others; divide



  • We shared the money equally.


Subtle /"sVt(@)l/ (adj)
slight; delicate



  • He didn't seem to understand my subtle hints.

  • She has a subtle mind.


Unique /ju:"ni:k/ (adj)
special; single; unlike anything else



  • Humans are unique among mammals in several respects.


Variety /v@"rVI@ti/ (n)
range; the state of being different or diverse



  • I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.


b. Technical Terms


Improvise /"Impr@vVIz/ (v)
create or perform music spontaneously or
without preparation



  • The trumpet player performed an improvised solo.


Minor /"mVIn@/ (adj, n)

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