MUSIC

6. Look at the table bålow, then say what kind of music you like or don't like and what characterizes it. You may use your own ideas.

KINDS OF MUSIC CHARACTERISTICS FAMOUS PERFORMERS
Heavy Metal - very loud, electric rock
- aggresive
- originated in the UK
 Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath
Classical - long-lasting appeal
- variety of instruments
used in a number of
different combinations
- originated in Europe
 Beethoven, Mozart
Reggae - expresses a need for
cultural and political identity
- originated in Jamaica
Bob Marley
Rock 'n' Roll - marked a rebellious era
after the 2nd World War
- revolutionised the music
industry
- originated in the USA

Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones
Hip-hop (rap) - spoken words set to music
- commenting on social
problems such as
unemployment
- originated in New York
Salt 'n' Pepa, Public Enemy
eg I'm very fond î/ heavy metal. It is very loud, electric rock music. My favourite group is Iron Maiden.

7. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.

conductor
lead singer
song writers
buskers
musician
composer
 soloist
record producer
backing singers

  1. John Jeavous, the..........................................wrote the theme music to many films.
  2. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were superb.........................................whose songs are still popular 30 years later.
  3. The band sent their demo tape to a.........................................
  4. There are always a lot of........................................on the streets of London, playing songs and begging for money.
  5. The only performer on the stage was the........................................Louise Merriman.
  6. During the rehearsal, the........................................shouted at the orchestra because they were not following his lead properly.
  7. The lead singer sings the main tune, while the............................accompany her for the chorus.
  8. I have always wanted to be a................................and have learned to play several instruments.
  9. The band "Get This" broke up when their........................................left, because none of the others had a good enough voice.

8. Match the definitions with the words below, then say when you would hear or see them.

1 national anthem
2 musical
3 sing-song
4 jingle
5 soundtrack
6 tune
 a) the accompanying music to a film
b) a play/film in which singing plays an important part
c) the official song of a country
d) people sing their favourite songs together
e) a short melodious piece of music
f) a simple song/tune used for advertising purposes
 1............................
2............................
3............................
4............................
5............................
6............................
eg You can hear a national anthem at the beginning îf a sporting event such as a Jootball match or athletic meeting.

9. Look at the fab/e below and a) discuss the pros and cons of the ways music can be listened to and b) the way in which you prefer to listen to it.

LISTENING TO MUSIC: PROS CONS
- at home convenient, relaxing need to have the necessary equipment
- at concerts exciting, good atmosphere expensive, very loud
- live in bars creates atmosphere, uplifting can be annoying
- on the radio convenient, variety of music often poor reception, music interrupted by D.J./adverts
- on TV (videoclips) image and sound combined together, promotes the songs emphasis on video rather than music
- on a walkman portable, not disturbing to others may be unaware of surroundings

eg I quite like listening to music at home as it helps me relax but, unfortunately I don't have a very good stereo.

10. Look at the spidergram then discuss with your partner the advantages and disadvantages of a musical education. Use the useful expressions below.


on the other hand, moreover, what's more, however

eg
SA: - Having music lessons at school gives the students a chance to sing in choirs or play in orchestras.
SB: - I agree, but if you want to learn to play a musical instrument you have to pay for individual lessons which can be expensive.

11. Underline the odd word out. Then say which of these examples of the music industry exist a in your country and how popular they are. Use the expressions below.

clothing and accessories T-shirts, scarves, badges, stereo, key rings, mugs, stickers
publications magazines, books, leaflets, newspapers, posters
venues bars, nightclubs, baton, concerts, gigs
equipment radio, stereo, symphony, hi-fi, record, cassette, CD player
musical instruments guitar, cello, violin, compact-disc, piano

Useful expressions

In my country……..
It is fashionable to ....
 More and more people seem to ………
It is trendy to……….
 People prefer..........

eg In my country teenagers buy scarves and T-shirts with pictures î/ their /avourite pop group on. It is also fashionable to buy magazines which have articles on the latest music crazes.

12. Talking about the pictures in relation to yourself



Look at pictures A and B.
• Compare the situations in these two-pictures.
• What kind of music do you like? Why?
• In what way do you like listening to music?
• Is music a profitable industry? Why/Why not?