25+ English Expressions for Musicians & Music Lovers

Do you call the tune? Do you play it by ear? Do you blow your own trumpet? Watch and learn vocabulary, idioms, and expressions related to the world of music. I’ll explain the meaning of words like repertoire, jamming, and covers; expressions like give it up, take it away, and in the woodshed; idioms like drumming up support, playing second fiddle, and striking a chord. If you love music, go to concerts, play in a band, or just want to improve your English, this fun lesson is for you! Get more help with your English on my website: Learn more culture-related English vocabulary: English vocabulary & expressions from BOXING 14 English expressions from FOOD In this lesson: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 practice makes perfect 2:05 finding a band 3:44 repertoire 4:00 jamming 4:25 covers 4:51 take it from the top 4:59 take it away 5:05 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 5:17 We are... 5:26 That was... 5:59 On drums we have... 6:12 Give it up for... 7:07 hit the right note 7:38 like a broken record 8:24 face the music 8:55 sing from the same songsheet 9:45 music to my ears 10:23 play it by ear 11:12 ring a bell 11:36 strike a chord 12:14 blow your own trumpet 12:42 play second fiddle 13:53 drum up support for 14:36 whistlestop tour 15:17 call the tune 15:45 change your tune 16:36 fine tune 17:31 jazz something up