IELTS - MUSIC

Genre
nhạc Acoustic (những bản nhạc được
Acoustic Symphony nhạc giao hưởng
tạo ra bằng nhạc cụ)
Jazz nhạc Jazz Classical nhạc cổ điển
Orchestra nhạc giao hưởng Opera nhạc thính phòng
Heavy metal nhạc rock mạnh Theme song nhạc nền
Dance nhạc nhảy National anthem quốc ca
nhạc không lời, thường dùng làm nhạc
Electronic nhạc điện tử Epic music
nền cho các bộ phim

Instruments
Instrument Example
piano The pianist played a beautiful piece of music on the piano.
guitar The guitarist played a solo in the middle of the song.
violin The violinist played a beautiful melody in the orchestra.
drums The drummer kept the beat of the song with his drums.
trumpet The trumpet player played a solo in the big band.
flute The flute player played a solo in the orchestra.

Collocation
Collocation Definition Example
a song that is easy to remember and sing The catchy tune of the song got stuck in my
a catchy tune/song
along to head.
to sing out of tune/
to sing at the wrong pitch The singer was singing out of tune.
off-key
to be unable to distinguish or produce My friend is tone-deaf, but she loves to sing
(to be) tone-deaf
different pitches anyway.
to travel around performing in different
to go on tour The band is going on tour next month.
places
The song was a massive hit, reaching number
a massive hit a song or album that is very successful
one on the charts.
The crowd was singing along to all of the
to sing along to to sing the words to a song as you listen to it
band's songs.
a performance that is happening in real I love going to live performances to see my
live performance
time, rather than being recorded favorite bands.
a large outdoor event where different bands I'm going to a music festival this weekend to
a music festival
and artists perform see some of my favorite bands.
musical talent the ability to play music or sing well The young musician has a lot of musical talent.
I have a wide taste in music and listen to all
taste in music the type of music that someone likes
sorts of genres.
boost/pick up/uplift Listening to my favorite music always boosts
to make me feel more energetic and happier
my energy my energy.

Idiom
Idiom Definition Example
be into something to be interested in something. My sister is really into music.
to beat the drum for The politician was beating the drum for his
to promote something enthusiastically.
something new tax plan.

to blow your own trumpet
to change one’s tune
for a song
make a song and dance
about something
to hit the right/wrong note
it’s not over till the fat
lady sing
to boast about your achievements.
to suddenly change your opinion about
something.
for a very low price.
to make a big fuss about something that
is not important.
to say or do something that is
appropriate/inappropriate.
it’s not over until the very end.
He's always blowing his own trumpet about
how good he is at his job.
He completely changed his tune about the
new CEO after he got a promotion.
I got this shirt for a song at the garage sale.
He's making a song and dance about his new
car.
The comedian hit the right note with the
audience.
The game wasn’t over till the fat lady sang
and our team won.