V10
Music
Instruments · songs · concerts
an instrument with six strings that you play with your fingers
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/He plays the guitar and sings at the same time.
a big instrument with black and white keys
/piˈæn.əʊ/She plays the piano — her fingers fly over the black and white keys.
instruments you hit with sticks
/drʌmz/He plays the drums, so his neighbours hear him every night.
a show where musicians play live for an audience
/ˈkɒn.sət/We saw our favourite band at a concert in the stadium.
a group of people who play music together
/bænd/My brother plays bass in a rock band with three friends.
the words of a song
/ˈlɪr.ɪks/I love the music, but I don't understand the lyrics.
the tune of a song — the notes you can hum
/ˈmel.ə.di/I can't remember the words, but I can hum the melody.
the regular beat in music that makes you want to dance
/ˈrɪð.əm/Clap your hands to the rhythm.
serious music by composers like Mozart and Beethoven
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/She listens to classical music, like Mozart.
a group of people who sing together
/kwaɪər/Forty people sing in the choir.
1
What music do you listen to? Who is your favourite band?
2
Can you play an instrument? Would you like to?
3
Tell me about a concert you went to (or want to go to).
4
Which is more important to you: the lyrics or the melody?
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