A1 noun Neutral

triangle

/ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/

A musical instrument made of a metal bar bent into a three-sided shape. It is played by hitting it with a small metal rod to create a high, ringing sound.

Ejemplos

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1

The child played the triangle in the school band.

The child played the triangle in the school band.

2

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

3

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
triangle
Adverbio
triangularly
Adjetivo
triangular
Relacionado
triangulation
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word: 'tri' means three, and 'angle' means corner. It is a three-cornered instrument that goes 'ting'!

Quiz rápido

The musician held the metal rod and hit the _______ to make a ringing sound.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: triangle

Ejemplos

1

The child played the triangle in the school band.

everyday

The child played the triangle in the school band.

2

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

formal

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

3

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

informal

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

4

The triangle is classified as an idiophone because the whole instrument vibrates to produce sound.

academic

The triangle is classified as an idiophone because the whole instrument vibrates to produce sound.

5

Our company manufactures professional triangles for orchestral use.

business

Our company manufactures professional triangles for orchestral use.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
triangle
Adverbio
triangularly
Adjetivo
triangular
Relacionado
triangulation

Colocaciones comunes

play the triangle play the triangle
hit the triangle hit the triangle
orchestral triangle orchestral triangle
sound of the triangle sound of the triangle
metal triangle metal triangle

Frases Comunes

love triangle

love triangle

Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle

golden triangle

golden triangle

Se confunde a menudo con

triangle vs tangle

A tangle is a messy knot of hair or string, while a triangle is a shape or instrument.

triangle vs tryout

A tryout is an audition or test, whereas a triangle is a physical object.

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Notas de uso

In a musical context, always use the definite article 'the' when referring to playing the instrument (e.g., 'She plays the triangle').

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'triangle' refers to both the geometric shape and the musical instrument; the context usually makes the meaning clear.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word: 'tri' means three, and 'angle' means corner. It is a three-cornered instrument that goes 'ting'!

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'triangulum', meaning 'three-cornered'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: triangles Usually follows the verb 'play'
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Contexto cultural

The triangle is a staple in elementary music education because it is easy for beginners to handle and play.

Quiz rápido

The musician held the metal rod and hit the _______ to make a ringing sound.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: triangle

Más palabras de music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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