Music
VOCABULARY
Essential vocab for me
instrumental music
background music
easy listening
classical music
Spiritual life
Various genres
once in a blue moon
General vocab
to take up (a musical instrument) – to begin learning a musical instrument
lyrics – the words to a song
a melody – the main tune in a piece of music that is often played or sung more than once
- I had trouble picking up the melody of the new piece we started learning at choir rehearsal today and will practise it at home.
a tune – the musical part of a song, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember
a catchy tune – a tune or a song that's easy to remember and stays in your mind so that you find yourself humming or singing it
- I heard a really catchy tune of on my kid’s TV programme this morning and I’ve been humming it all day.
piece of music – a musical composition, especially but not necessarily an instrumental one
taste in music – the music someone likes
- My boyfriend and I have the same taste in music and go to live gigs whenever we can.
rhythm – a regular, repeated pattern of sounds
- I love the rhythm of reggae music.
beat – a characteristic rhythm in some types of music
- Rap music has such a distinctive beat.
harmony – a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time
- One of the reason I enjoy country music so much is because many songs have lovely harmonies.
Emotions
Passionate / I have passion for
Cheer up
Relax/ chill out / unwind
energise
Who passsion about music
music-lover – someone who really enjoys listening to music
Concerts
Music festival
to be into / not into – to be
huge following – to have a large number of fans
hit the big time – to become successful and/or famous
- After winning the TV talent show, Shelley hit the big time and was soon singing in huge venues around the world.
a hit – to be popular; a record that sells lots of copies
Famous
Pop star
a gig – a performance of a band
- My new band is playing their first gig at the weekend.
1 part
Do you like music?
What's your favourite type of music?
Can you sing?
Did you learn music at school?
If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be?
Do you think music is important?
2 part
1
1. Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music.
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her.
2
what kind of song it is
what the song is about
when you first heard it
and explain why you like it.
3
Describe your favourite music group or band.
You should say:
what group or band is it
what type of music they play
how long you have been listening to their songs
and explain why you like this music group or band.
- Part 3
1
What do you think about playing music for children in class?
Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
Are there any advantages to a shop that plays music?
How would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music?
What would be the effect of background music in a film?
Do you think very few people notice background music? Why?
2
1) Is it important to listen to music with other people?
2) Why do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
3) Do you think that music should be a compulsory subject in schools?
🎧 IELTS Speaking Sample: 🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤
Part 🔤
✏ What types of music do you like to listen to?
It depends on what mood I’m in but generally, I like easy listening although I am a massive fan of country music and play this genre more than any other.
✏ Are there any kinds of music that you dislike?
I’m not really into jazz. It’s just not my taste in music, especially when the musicians improvise. It sounds like they are all playing different tunes and there’s no harmony.
✏ Do you ever go to music gigs?
I love listening to live music and go to local gigs at least once a month. I only go to concerts by top bands once in a blue moon as I live a long way from the big music venues.
✏ Have you ever been in a music group or a band?
I was a vocalist in my church music group for several years and also sang in the choir when I was in school.
✏ Does your country have a traditional type of music or dance?
Folk music and Morris dancing are both traditional in the UK. The music for this type of dancing is often played on the fiddle and accordion, with a drum to give the dancers a good rhythm and beat.
Examples
Lots of instrumental or classical music helps my concentrate on study materials, and don’t be distracting / it doesn’t allow me to daydreaming
Recently I ‘v started listening soundtracks of films and movies. It is definitely my cup of tea. Before that, I had been listening natural sound such rain drops, or sea waves
Music articles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/news
https://pitchfork.com/features/
https://www.theguardian.com/music
Ted
VOCABULARY
Essential vocab for me
instrumental music
background music
easy listening
classical music
Spiritual life
Various genres
once in a blue moon
General vocab
to take up (a musical instrument) – to begin learning a musical instrument
lyrics – the words to a song
a melody – the main tune in a piece of music that is often played or sung more than once
- I had trouble picking up the melody of the new piece we started learning at choir rehearsal today and will practise it at home.
a tune – the musical part of a song, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember
a catchy tune – a tune or a song that's easy to remember and stays in your mind so that you find yourself humming or singing it
- I heard a really catchy tune of on my kid’s TV programme this morning and I’ve been humming it all day.
piece of music – a musical composition, especially but not necessarily an instrumental one
taste in music – the music someone likes
- My boyfriend and I have the same taste in music and go to live gigs whenever we can.
rhythm – a regular, repeated pattern of sounds
- I love the rhythm of reggae music.
beat – a characteristic rhythm in some types of music
- Rap music has such a distinctive beat.
harmony – a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time
- One of the reason I enjoy country music so much is because many songs have lovely harmonies.
Emotions
Passionate / I have passion for
Cheer up
Relax/ chill out / unwind
energise
Who passsion about music
music-lover – someone who really enjoys listening to music
Concerts
Music festival
to be into / not into – to be
huge following – to have a large number of fans
hit the big time – to become successful and/or famous
- After winning the TV talent show, Shelley hit the big time and was soon singing in huge venues around the world.
a hit – to be popular; a record that sells lots of copies
Famous
Pop star
a gig – a performance of a band
- My new band is playing their first gig at the weekend.
1 part
Do you like music?
What's your favourite type of music?
Can you sing?
Did you learn music at school?
If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be?
Do you think music is important?
2 part
1
1. Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music.
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her.
2
what kind of song it is
what the song is about
when you first heard it
and explain why you like it.
3
Describe your favourite music group or band.
You should say:
what group or band is it
what type of music they play
how long you have been listening to their songs
and explain why you like this music group or band.
- Part 3
1
What do you think about playing music for children in class?
Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
Are there any advantages to a shop that plays music?
How would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music?
What would be the effect of background music in a film?
Do you think very few people notice background music? Why?
2
1) Is it important to listen to music with other people?
2) Why do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
3) Do you think that music should be a compulsory subject in schools?
🎧 IELTS Speaking Sample: 🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤
Part 🔤
✏ What types of music do you like to listen to?
It depends on what mood I’m in but generally, I like easy listening although I am a massive fan of country music and play this genre more than any other.
✏ Are there any kinds of music that you dislike?
I’m not really into jazz. It’s just not my taste in music, especially when the musicians improvise. It sounds like they are all playing different tunes and there’s no harmony.
✏ Do you ever go to music gigs?
I love listening to live music and go to local gigs at least once a month. I only go to concerts by top bands once in a blue moon as I live a long way from the big music venues.
✏ Have you ever been in a music group or a band?
I was a vocalist in my church music group for several years and also sang in the choir when I was in school.
✏ Does your country have a traditional type of music or dance?
Folk music and Morris dancing are both traditional in the UK. The music for this type of dancing is often played on the fiddle and accordion, with a drum to give the dancers a good rhythm and beat.
Examples
Lots of instrumental or classical music helps my concentrate on study materials, and don’t be distracting / it doesn’t allow me to daydreaming
Recently I ‘v started listening soundtracks of films and movies. It is definitely my cup of tea. Before that, I had been listening natural sound such rain drops, or sea waves
Music articles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/news
https://pitchfork.com/features/
https://www.theguardian.com/music
Ted
