music vocabulary
Expressions 1
Expressions 2
adverb ''just''
purpose and result phrases
100

I'm still an ________ musician, but I hope to be a professional one day.

amateur

100

She used to dislike spicy food, but after trying a few dishes, she ______________. 

changed her tune.

100

The team’s performance this season has been __________. Sometimes they win brilliantly, and other times they lose badly.

hit or miss

100

Is the adverb ''just'' place in the correct position?

- It’s what I’ve just always wanted.

Yes

No 

No, It’s just what I’ve always wanted. 

100

This site is very useful ____ finding information about historical events.

for

200
I play the piano and also the ______ guitar-never the electric.

acoustic

200

I don't know exactly what I'm going to do this weekend; I'm going to ___________.

play it by ear.

200

The singer’s latest album was _______. It topped the charts within days of its release.

a real hit

200

Is the adverb ''just'' place in the correct position?

- By the time, I arrived, the movie was just about over. 

Yes

No

Yes

200

She wants to move ______ live far from her workplace. 

A) so as

B) so as to

C) so as not to

D) so as not

C) so as not to

300

I write my own songs, both the music and the ______.

lyrics

300

hearing about the new salary increase was really ____________, I'm so excited!

music to my ears

300

Be careful what you say to Mike about his work. Last time, you really _________ with your comments about his lack of focus.

hit a nerve

300

Is the adverb ''just'' place in the correct position?

- Your bag is just behind that chair over there. 

Yes

No

Yes

300

I've got ____ much work to do ____ I think I'll have to work over the weekend too. 

so, that

400

I'm basically a _____ artist, but when I play ______ at local music venues I get a band together.

solo, live

400

The lyrics of the new hit song ____________ fans who have gone through break-ups.

struck a chord with

400

After the pandemic, many small businesses had to _________ and figure out ways to recover financially.

take a hit
400

Is the adverb ''just'' place in the correct position?

- When I saw her new haircut, I was as just surprised as you.  

Yes

No

When I saw her new haircut, I was just as surprised as you.  

400

 There was ____ good music at the festival ____ we've decided to go again next year. 

such, that

500

Tom has just heard a new ______ that he's been ______ the tune all day.

song, humming
500

I'm tired of people _____________ instead of giving credit to the rest of the group.

blowing their own horn

500

You ______________ when you mentioned that the company’s real problem is poor time management. Everyone agreed with you.

hit the nail on the head
500

Is the adverb ''just'' place in the correct position?

- My new laptop just cost $400—that's not a lot.

Yes

No

No, my new laptop cost just $400—that's not a lot.

500

We left home early ______ we wouldn't be late for the show. 

A) so that

B) in order to

C) to

D) in order not to 

A) so that