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TOPIC VOCABULARY IPA MEANING VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE
MEANING
Music Into (something) /ˈɪntuː/ Liking or enjoying I'm really into jazz music these days.
something
Obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ Being overly interested or Some people are obsessed with classical
preoccupied with music, but I prefer something lighter.
something
Now and then /naʊ ənd ðɛn/ Occasionally, sometimes I listen to country music now and then,
but it’s not my favorite.
Social gatherings /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ Events where people Music always makes social gatherings
come together to socialize more enjoyable.
Spice up /spaɪs ʌp/ To make something more Adding a bit of upbeat music can really
interesting or exciting spice up a party.
Atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə/ The feeling or mood in a Soft background music can create a
place relaxing atmosphere.
Genre /ˈʒɑːnrə/ A category of music, art, I enjoy different genres, but rock is my
or literature favorite.
Mood /muːd/ A temporary state of I pick my music depending on my mood;
mind or feeling sometimes I need something calm, other
times I want something energetic.
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Curriculum /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/ The subjects comprising a Music was part of our school curriculum,
course of study in a and I enjoyed those lessons.
school or college
Musical notes /ˈmjuːzɪkəl nəʊts/ Symbols representing Learning to read musical notes is essential
sounds in music for playing an instrument.
A walk in the park /ə wɔːk ɪn ðə pɑːk/ Something that is very For some people, learning music is a walk
easy to do in the park, but it takes a lot of effort for
me.
Lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ The words of a song I like to sing along with the lyrics when I
know the song well.
Catchy /ˈkæʧi/ Easy to remember and The song has a catchy melody that I can't
makes you want to sing get out of my head.
along
Background music /ˈbækgraʊnd Music played softly while I prefer to study with some soft
ˈmjuːzɪk/ other activities are background music.
happening
Instrumental /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/ Music without lyrics, just Sometimes I listen to instrumental music
instruments while working.
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Beat /biːt/ The basic rhythm or The beat of this song really gets me
pattern of a piece of moving.
music
TOPIC VOCABULARY IPA MEANING VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE
MEANING
Musical Classical music /ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk/ A traditional genre of Listening to classical music helps me
Instruments music that is often focus when studying.
considered serious and
formal
Piece /piːs/ A musical composition or Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is my
work favorite piece of music.
Carried away /ˈkærid əˈweɪ/ Becoming so involved in I often get carried away when playing the
something that you lose guitar and lose track of time.
track of time or reality
Appreciator /əˈpriːʃɪeɪtər/ Someone who enjoys or Though I don't play, I consider myself an
values something appreciator of live music.
Crack /kræk/ To solve a problem or Learning the violin is a tough nut to crack,
achieve something but I'm up for the challenge.
difficult
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Miss the chance /mɪs ðə ʧɑːns/ To fail to take advantage I missed the chance to learn piano as a
of an opportunity child, and I regret it now.
Practice /ˈpræktɪs/ Repeated exercise to It takes a lot of practice to become
improve skills proficient at any instrument.
Sheet music /ʃiːt ˈmjuːzɪk/ Written or printed music I need to read the sheet music to play this
notation piece correctly.
Tuning /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/ Adjusting an instrument Before playing, I always spend a few
to play in the correct minutes tuning my guitar.
pitch
Ensemble /ɑːnˈsɑːmbl/ A group of musicians She plays the violin in a string ensemble.
playing together
Acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ An instrument or music I prefer the sound of an acoustic guitar
that does not use over an electric one.
electronic amplification
Frets /frɛts/ Raised parts on the neck Learning the frets on a guitar is key to
of stringed instruments playing it well.
TOPIC VOCABULARY IPA MEANING VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE
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Singing Not really my /nɒt ˈrɪəli maɪ θɪŋ/ Not something I enjoy or Singing isn't really my thing, but I enjoy
thing am good at listening to others.
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Actively /ˈæktɪvli pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ Being involved in I prefer to actively participate in music by
participate something in an active playing instruments rather than singing.
way
On my radar /ɒn maɪ ˈreɪdɑːr/ Something I'm aware of Singing lessons have never been on my
or considering radar, but I might consider them now.
Perfect (verb) /pəˈfɛkt/ To improve something so She spends hours every day perfecting her
that it is as good as it can singing technique.
be
Close friends and /kləʊs frɛndz ənd People who are I would feel comfortable singing only in
family ˈfæmɪli/ emotionally close to you front of my close friends and family.
Bonding time /ˈbɒndɪŋ taɪm/ Time spent to strengthen Singing together during family gatherings
relationships is great bonding time.
Magical /ˈmæʤɪkəl/ Something that is There’s something magical about singing
wonderful or around a campfire.
extraordinary
Lift someone's /lɪft ˈsʌmwʌnz To make someone feel Singing together always lifts my spirits
spirits ˈspɪrɪts/ happier after a tough day.
Singing abilities /ˈsɪŋɪŋ əˈbɪlɪtiz/ The skill or talent to sing I’ve been working on my singing abilities,
well but I still have a long way to go.
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Music
Do you like listening to music?
Yeah, I'm into music, but I wouldn't say I'm obsessed. I enjoy it now and then, especially when I'm in the mood or during social gatherings. It's a nice way to
spice up the atmosphere.
What kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to a mix of genres, from pop and rock to some indie and electronic beats. It really depends on my mood and what I'm up to at the moment.
Did you have music lessons at school?
Yeah, back in school, I had some music lessons. It was part of the curriculum, and we got to learn the basics of playing instruments and figuring out musical
notes. It was a fun break from the regular classes.
Is it easy for you to learn music?
Well, I wouldn't say it's a walk in the park, but I do enjoy learning music. It takes some effort and practice and I might need to put in the time to really get the
hang of it.
Musical instruments
Did you ever learn a musical instrument as a child?
As much as I wanted to, I never quite got around to it. I used to listen to a lot of classical music when I was young, so I dreamt about playing some pieces with
my own piano. But guess I was carried away by other things.
Do you play any kind of musical instruments?
After missing the chance to learn how to learn the piano when I was a child, I don’t really have an interest in any other instrument. I am just an appreciator of
music now, not a player.
If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be?
Now, if I could choose, I would go for the violin. There’s something so beautiful about the notes it produces. I know it would be a tough nut to crack, but I
think I would do well.
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Singing
Do you like singing?
Well, singing isn't really my thing. I appreciate music, but I prefer enjoying it as a listener rather than actively participating in singing myself since my voice is
not that great.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
No, I haven't really learnt how to sing. While I enjoy music, singing lessons just haven't been on my radar. I enjoy listening more than trying to perfect my own
singing skills.
Who do you want to sing for?
Despite not having a really fine voice, I'd love to sing for my close friends and family. I believe singing for them would be a cool way to share good vibes and
have a great bonding time together.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Yeah, absolutely! I think singing has this magical way of lifting people's spirits. Whether you're the one singing or just enjoying someone else's tune, there's this
instant joy it brings.
