musical style
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈmjuːzɪkəl staɪl/
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estilo musical
- The artist is known for her unique musical style that combines elements of jazz and blues.
- musical style and genre
- variety of musical styles
- understanding of a musical style
Examples
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During the concert, various musical styles were performed, showcasing the diversity of the genre.
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There are, however, fundamental differences, not only in musical style but also in compositional method.
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Finally, popular songs can be used as windows to introduce children to other musical styles.
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Musical quality cannot be defined by ranking various musical styles on a scale.
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Form is another area that can be explored through discussion and comparison of musical styles.
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As you listen to Mr. Stalling's work, notice the quick changes in musical styles.
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People choose worship styles on the basis of musical style, which establishes group identity.
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Are they accustomed to hearing a wide range of musical styles and genres?
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We presented to the participants six musical styles, selected from the 66 nominated in the pilot study.
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The students will also explore the importance of instrument or vocal timbres to musical styles and artists.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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3.4
A distinctive way people dress or behave that shows taste
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4.3
A kind of book, film or music that has a similar style
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3.3
A type of music that has a certain style, like rock or jazz
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3.0
A type of music with a certain style, like rock or jazz
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a particular manner or genre of music' is directly and transparently derived from 'musical' (related to music) modifying 'style' (a characteristic manner or fashion); this is a straightforward adjective+noun composition. This compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and therefore would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Musical style comes from musical (about music) and style (a way of doing things). Think of clothes or a dance that show someone's style; in the same way, the sounds, rhythms, and singing in a song show a musical style, so the phrase means a particular 'way' or 'type' of music.