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1 Prepare for your next lesson

In the next lesson you are going to talk about music. Look at the words below.

Musical instruments Genres Adjectives

violin, cello, harp,
double bass, trombone, trumpet,
piano, guitar, tuba, saxophone,
oboe, flute, bagpipes, drums,
xylophone, cymbals, tambourine
jazz, R and B, hip hop, classi-
cal, blues, house, techno, reg-
gae, dub, rock & roll, hard rock,
grunge, heavy metal, country,
salsa, pop, funk, gospel
heavy, soft, melodic, relaxing,
soothing, energizing, timeless,
funky, jazzy, catchy, sad, lively

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2 Conversation questions
Discuss any of the questions below.

1. Do you play a musical instrument?

2. Did you use to play a musical instrument?
3. What is your favourite musical instrument? (Why?)
4. In your opinion, which instrument is the hardest to learn/play?
5. Do you go to concerts? Which?
6. Do you like classical music? Do you have a favourite composer?
7. Who is the most famous composer from your country?
8. What is your favourite kind of music? When do you listen to it?
9. What kind of music do you absolutely hate? Why?
10. Who is your favourite musician? What instrument does he play? Why is he your favourite?
11. Can music help you study or work? If so, how?
12. When do you listen to music?
13. Can you imagine a world without music?
14. How have your musical tastes changed since you were younger? How?
15. Is music an important part of your culture?
16. Do you think that music was better in the past? If so, which was you favourite era?
17. Who had the biggest influence on your musical taste? (e.g. your parents, friends)

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