I Love Music!

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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

rock music

Noun

rɒk ˈmjuːzɪk

a genre of popular music with a strong rhythm that evolved from rock and roll; typically features electric guitars, drums, and vocals

Rock music became popular in the city in the 1960s.

punk rock

Noun

pʌŋk rɒk

a type of loud and aggressive rock music that was popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s

"The Clash" are one of the most well-known punk rock bands of all time.

heavy metal

Noun

ˈhevɪ ˈmetl

a harsh sounding type of rock music with a strong beat that features loud electric guitars

Heavy metal is very popular in Finland.

blues music

Noun

bluːz ˈmjuːzɪk

a musical genre that expresses sad and thoughtful emotions; originated in the early 20th century

When I'm feeling sad, I always listen to blues music.

electronic music

Noun

ɪlekˈtrɒnɪk ˈmjuːzɪk

music that is produced using electronic instruments or computer programs

He started creating electronic music when he was a teenager.

jazz

Noun

dʒæz

a genre of popular music that was born from African traditional music

New Orleans is widely considered to be the birthplace of jazz.

folk music

Noun

foʊk ˈmjuːzɪk

traditional music originating among the common people

Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the folk music festival.

country music

Noun

ˈkʌntriː ˈmjuːzɪk

a simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States

Nashville, Tennessee is a haven for aspiring songwriters and is steeped in country music history.

reggae

Noun

ˈreɡeɪ

a type of popular music from Jamaica, with a strong second and fourth beat

Bob Marley changed the course of Jamaican music and made reggae popular around the world.

classical music

Noun

ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk

a type of music developed from European tradition in the 18th and 19th centuries

Listening to classical music can be very relaxing.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Nathan and Matt are planning a party they are hosting.
	Matt Can you still get us a live band for the party?
	Nathan I found a band that plays folk and country music.
	Matt It's a university party, so I don't think that would be appropriate. What happened to that rock band you had lined up?
	Nathan They cancelled. What about that local punk rock band? They do heavy metal songs as well.
	Matt Didn't they destroy an apartment last week? I just want something girls will dance to that won't cause any damage.
	Nathan There's that old guy who sings the blues outside the library for spare change.
	Matt Let's forget about the band and just make a playlist.
	Nathan Okay fine. What should we put on it?
	Matt No jazz, and no classical.
	Nathan So nothing I like?
	Matt Exactly. The goal is for people to have fun, Nathan. Not show off how sophisticated you are.
	Nathan Fine! If you're so fun why don't you just make it your favorites. Put in all the reggae, rock and electronic music that you like.
	Matt I'm just trying to give the people what they want.

Check your understanding:

What are Matt's favorite genres of music?

What kind of music does Nathan like?

What sort of live music can Nathan get for the party?

Exercise 3

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

Your teacher will play the role of a friend. Talk about your musical preferences, influences, and dislikes.

Exercise 4

Discussion

What kind of music do you like and why?

What is your favorite song? What does the song mean to you?

Who is your favorite singer? Can you describe the singer?

Which do you prefer: traditional music or modern music?

What do you think about rock music?