I Love Music!

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Exercise 1
Vocabulary

rock music
Noun
r ɒ k ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
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
p ʌ ŋk r ɒ k
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
ˈ hev ɪ ˈ metl
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
blu ː z ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
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
ɪ lek ˈ tr ɒ n ɪ k ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
music that is produced using electronic instruments or computer programs
He started creating electronic music when he was a teenager.
jazz
Noun
d ʒ æz
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
fo ʊ k ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
traditional music originating among the common people
Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the  folk music festival.

country music
Noun
ˈ k ʌ ntri ː ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
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
ˈ re ɡ e ɪ
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
ˈ klæs ɪ k ə l ˈ mju ː z ɪ k
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 teacher.
Nathan and Matt are planning a party they are hosting.

Can you still get us a live band for the party?

Matt
I found a band that plays folk and country
music.

Nathan
It's a university party, so I don't think that
would be appropriate. What happened to
that rock band you had lined up?

Matt
 They cancelled. What about that local punk
rock band? They do heavy metal songs as
well.

Nathan
Didn't they destroy an apartment last week? I
just want something girls will dance to that
won't cause any damage.

Matt
There's that old guy who sings the blues
outside the library for spare change.

Nathan
 Let's forget about the band and just make a
playlist.

Matt
Okay fine. What should we put on it?

Nathan
No jazz, and no classical.

Matt
 So nothing I like?

Nathan
Exactly. The goal is for people to have fun,
Nathan. Not show off how sophisticated you
are.

Matt
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.

Nathan
 I'm just trying to give the people what they
want.

Matt

Check your understanding:

1. What are Matt's favorite genres of music?
2. What kind of music does Nathan like?
3. What sort of live music can Nathan get for the party?

Exercise 3
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.

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

Exercise 4
Discussion
1. What kind of music do you like and why?
2. What is your favorite song? What does the song mean to you?
3. Who is your favorite singer? Can you describe the singer?
4. Which do you prefer: traditional music or modern music?
5. What do you think about rock music?