v. to try to hear someone or something
Long ago, you could only listen to music at concert halls.
fit
v. to be the correct size for someone or something
And it fit in your pocket.
pocket
n. a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
And it fit in your pocket.
convenient
adj. suitable and causing little difficulty
Now listening to music is convenient.
file
n. a collection of data (such as text or a program)
Your computer and phone can play MP3 files.
stream
v. to play audio or video content directly from the internet
You can also stream music over the Internet.
concert hall
n. a large building where people go to listen to music
Long ago, you could only listen to music at concert halls.
machine
n. a device or piece of equipment that does work using moving parts and uses electricity or other forms of power Machines played music on tubes or disks.
tube
n. a long cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber, or glass
Machines played music on tubes or discs.
disc
n. a flat, circular device that is used for storing information
Machines played music on tubes or discs.
heavy
adj. weighing a lot
But these machines were too heavy to take around easily.
take around
v. to hold or support something as you move with it
But these machines were too heavy to take around easily.
everywhere
adv. in, at, or to each and every place
People could take music everywhere.
cassette
n. a case that holds audio tape or videotape
It played music on cassettes.