– time spent playing an instrument as accompaniment for another musician or band, especially while the music is being recorded professionally and while one is being paid * Jim is a talented drummer who can make a lot of money doing _______ because he’s able to adapt to many different styles of music.

a performance where a musician is paid to make music in front of an audience * Jenna’s classical music group has four wedding _______ s this summer.

– to give up; to stop trying to have or do something, usually because it is too difficult or challenging * Max was trying to open his own restaurant, but now he has decided _______ and work for his father’s company instead.

– something that is very disappointing and makes one feel sad * It’s a _______ that you didn’t get the job, but I’m sure you’ll find something soon.

– a journey in which a musician or band goes to many different cities to perform in front of audiences * Do you think you can get tickets when the U2 _______ comes to a nearby city?

– without any money; without enough money to pay for basic things, such as food and housing * We’re _______ . We need to get jobs as soon as possible.

– a legal agreement between a music production company and a musician or band, governing how much music will be produced, how it will be marketed and sold, and how much each side will earn * The _______ requires that she produce at least two albums over the next three years.

– what one wants; one’s vision for the future; one’s hopes, ambition, and aspirations * His _______ was to go to medical school and to become a surgeon.

– a room or building where music is recorded and edited * So many famous musicians have recorded songs and albums in this _______ !

– the way things actually are; real life, not imaginary or pretend * As teenagers, we thought we could change the world, but in _______ it’s very difficult to make a big impact.