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musicians A group of people who are skilled at playing instruments or singing. ■ "The musicians played such a beautiful melody that the whole audience was moved to tears."
Orchestra An ensemble of musicians who play instruments and sing together. ■ When the orchestra played "Bohemian Rhapsody", the audience was left speechless. <definition></?><en>A large group of people, especially musicians, gathered together to create music.</en><example><en>"The orchestra of dancers performed a spectacular routine at the annual ballroom competition."</en></example><definitions><definition><en>A person who loves music and enjoys attending concerts.</en><example><en>"John is such an orchestra fanatic; he went to 20 shows last year alone!"</en></example></definitions>
Band A group of musicians who perform together. ■ "The Beatles were a highly successful band in the 1960s."
flopped To fail miserably in an attempt to do something, often resulting in humiliation or embarrassment. ■ "The musician's performance was so bad that he flopped on stage and had to be carried off in a stretcher."
Gig A musical performance, especially one given by a small group of musicians. ■ "I'm so excited for the acoustic gig at the coffee shop tonight!"
Listed To be included in a list or catalog. ■ "I'm listed on the top 100 greatest musicians of all time, which is pretty impressive if I do say so myself."
mariachi A group of Mexican musicians who play trumpets, violins, and guitars while wearing colorful costumes and hats. ■ The mariachi band played a rousing version of "La Cucaracha" that had the whole audience dancing in the streets.
Philharmonic A group of musicians who play together in harmony. ■ "The philharmonic orchestra was so loud, they could be heard all the way down the street!"
riff A series of short phrases or melodies played together to create a musical theme. ■ When the jazz musicians started playing the riff, the crowd went wild!
trio A group of three people, usually musicians or performers. ■ The trio performed a hilarious rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the talent show.
Coliseum A large amphitheater used for entertainment and spectacle, such as gladiatorial contests or mock sea battles. ■ The Coliseum was the perfect venue for the annual "Battle of the Bands" competition, where up-and-coming musicians could showcase their skills in front of a rowdy crowd of music fans.
concert A large gathering of people who all have the same musical taste and are willing to sit through hours of terrible music performed by mediocre musicians. ■ "I can't believe I paid good money to see that trainwreck of a concert. It was like listening to a bunch of squirrels on speed."
Cord A long, thin, flexible rope made of various materials such as hemp or silk, used to tie things together or to hang objects from. ■ The cat was so annoyed by the cord on the window blind that it tried to climb it and ended up falling off the windowsill., A group of people who are connected or related in some way, such as a family, a community, or a country. ■ The cord of cousins gathered for their annual family reunion, which this year was held at Aunt Martha's house instead of Grandpa's., A person who is skilled or knowledgeable about something, such as a musician or an athlete. ■ The cord of musicians played their instruments so well that the audience couldn't help but clap along.
crew A group of people who work together in a team, especially on a boat or ship. ■The captain and his crew set sail for the Caribbean, but their adventure was cut short when they hit a reef and sank to the bottom of the ocean., A group of people who are part of the same entertainment industry, such as actors, musicians, or athletes. ■The cast and crew of the blockbuster movie "Titanic" worked tirelessly to bring the epic love story to life on the big screen.
existent A state of being, especially one that is desirable or highly valued. For example: "I am thrilled to be here, because I have been wanting to exist in this place for years!" ■ "Being a rockstar is the ultimate goal for many musicians, but not everyone has the talent or resources to make it happen. Luckily, with the invention of music videos and social media, there are now more opportunities than ever to exist in the public eye."