IELTS Essay: The Function of Music
Vocabulary Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
purpose: objective, aim, goal, intention
de-stress: relax, unwind, decompress
key function: primary role, main purpose, central task
uplift: inspire, elevate, boost
Those in favor of considering music a form of relaxation point out: supporters argue
impossible to verify empirically: cannot be proven through experiments
concede on an anecdotal level: acknowledge, admit (on an anecdotal level)
primarily used to relax: mainly, predominantly used to relax
daily commute: regular journey, everyday travel
after a long day: following an exhausting day, post a tiring day
forget about their anxieties: let go of, put aside their anxieties
Scientific research has shown: studies indicate
genre: category, type, style
results in reduced blood pressure: leads to better heart health
increased heart rate volatility: heightened, elevated heart rate health
key indicators of lower stress levels: significant signs of, important markers for lower stress levels
situations: circumstances, conditions, scenarios
less common: not as frequent, uncommon
average subscriber: typical member, regular participant
higher function: elevated role, superior purpose
relates to raising one’s perspective on life: pertains to, connects to raising one’s perspective on life
meaningful: significant, profound
lifted by the melody and lyrics: uplifted, carried by the melody and lyrics
present a way of seeing the world: provide a way of seeing life
transforms ordinary life into an aesthetic experience: turns normal life to something special
positive: optimistic, favorable
loss: defeat, setback
addiction: dependency, compulsion
nonetheless ennoble: nevertheless, still make better
darkest elements of the human condition: the bleakest aspects of, the most shadowy facets of life
contend: argue, assert
most crucial aim: paramount objective, primary goal
enrich: enhance, improve
a particular artistic interpretation: a specific artistic rendition, a distinct artistic portrayal
particular: specific, individual
as they see fit: according to their own judgment, in a way that suits them