studio
A studio is a special room where people do creative work like painting, filming, or making music. In the music world, it is a soundproof place with equipment used for recording and practicing songs.
Examples
3 of 5I am going to the music studio to practice the piano today.
I am going to the music studio to practice the piano today.
The university provides a professional recording studio for all music students.
The university provides a professional recording studio for all music students.
Check out my new home studio in the garage!
Check out my new home studio in the garage!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'STar' Using a 'DIO' (Studio) to record a hit song.
Quick Quiz
The band is in the ___ recording their new song.
Correct!
The correct answer is: studio
Examples
I am going to the music studio to practice the piano today.
everydayI am going to the music studio to practice the piano today.
The university provides a professional recording studio for all music students.
formalThe university provides a professional recording studio for all music students.
Check out my new home studio in the garage!
informalCheck out my new home studio in the garage!
The study analyzes how studio environments affect the quality of vocal recordings.
academicThe study analyzes how studio environments affect the quality of vocal recordings.
The label has booked three days of studio time for the band's new single.
businessThe label has booked three days of studio time for the band's new single.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in the studio
currently working on a recording
studio apartment
a small flat with one main room
major studio
a large, powerful production company
Often Confused With
A 'study' is a room for reading or writing, while a 'studio' is for creative work like music or art.
Usage Notes
Use 'studio' when referring to the physical space where art or music is created. It can also refer to a type of small apartment where the kitchen, bedroom, and living area are in one room.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'study room' when they actually mean a 'recording studio' for music.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'STar' Using a 'DIO' (Studio) to record a hit song.
Word Origin
From the Italian word 'studio', meaning 'a place of study' or 'workroom'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The rise of 'home studios' has changed the music industry, allowing artists to record professional-quality music without a big budget.
Quick Quiz
The band is in the ___ recording their new song.
Correct!
The correct answer is: studio
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More music words
melody
A1A 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
A1In 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
A1A 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
A1In 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
A1In 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
A1The 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
A1In 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
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1A 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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