Talking About Music in English (#0470)

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Talking about Music

in English
Survival English
Hello everyone! My name is ________. Im from ________.

I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy
studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago.
I (know / dont know) how to play an instrument.
Beginner: Warm-up
Whats your favorite kind of music?
My favorite kind of music is ____________________.
Beginner: Vocabulary
guitar
band
microphone
drums
loud
trumpet
song
organ
clap
play
Beginner: Matching
Match the listed words to the images
A.
clap
B.
guitar
C.
band
D.
trumpet
E.
organ
Beginner: Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words
song
He uses two sticks to play the __________.
loud
Singers use ___________ to make their voices sound louder.
play
She wrote a ______ about her lover.
drums
I started to _______ the piano when I was six years old.
microphones
They practice in the garage because their music is very ______.
Beginner: Discussion
Complete the following sentences according to your opinion
I listen to music.
A. often
B. sometimes
C. seldom
I to
A.
B.
C.
play a musical instrument.

know how
dont know how
want to learn how
I am singer.
A. a great
B. an okay
C. a horrible
Beginner Question & Picture Matching
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
1. How many people do you think are in the audience?

2. Whats it like being a director?
3. Are your lips tired?
4. Why is the music so loud?

5. How many strings does it have?
Picture Fill-in-the-Blank
Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed
strum
sing
dance
march
turn up the
volume
1. She likes to __________ in front of other people because she has a

beautiful voice.
2. Our school band __________ in the parade tomorrow.
3. Hes over there__________ the guitar.
4. Can you __________? I really like this song!
5. This music makes me want to __________.
Beginner: Creating Sentences

Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement
join
You
We
in front of people
have
play
a great voice
a performance
They
Angie
a band
an album
He
She
talent
record
a song
a choir
Beginner: Choose One

Read the sentence with the correct answer
1. I want to learn how to (play / am playing) the trumpet.
2. She (sing / sings) when she listens to the radio.
3. He (is having / has) a degree in music.
4. They both (are writing / write) songs for a living.
5. The audience (will clap / clapped) after the band finished playing.
Beginner: Match the Answer

Match each question to the correct answer
1. Whats the name of this

song?
2. Does he know how to play

the organ?
__ Yes, she has an amazing voice!
__ Theyre going to watch a concert.
3. Is your wife a good singer?
__ I cant remember, but I really like

it!
4. Where are they going?
__ I practiced with my band all day.
5. What did you do yesterday?
__ Yes, he learned to play it when he

was ten years old.
Beginner: Lets Talk!
Will:
Hey, James. Whats new?
James: Hi, Will. Im just getting ready to go to a rock concert.

Will:
That sounds awesome! Are the tickets expensive?
James: I dont know. I won four tickets on the radio.

Do you want to go with me?
Will:
Yes! Id love to go. What time does the concert start?
James: It starts at eight oclock. Come by my place around 6:30.

Will:
Great! Should I bring anything with me?
James: Bring a jacket. The concert is going to be outside.

See you soon!
Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow-up

Answer the following questions about the previous passage
What kind of concert are Will and James going to?
A. a jazz concert
B. a rock concert
C. a pop concert
How many tickets did James win?
A. one
B. three
C. four
At what time does the concert start?
A. five oclock
B. nine oclock
C. eight oclock
Beginner: Q & A Formation

Complete the question using the underlined words as hints,
then choose the correct option to complete the sentence
_____ took a music class in

college?
_____ kind of contest do you

think he will win?
1. She ____ a music class in

college.
a. takes
b. took
c. take
2. I think he ____ the singing
contest tomorrow.
a. wins
b. won
c. will win
_____ they listen to classical

music?
3. They always ____ to classical

music in the car.
a. listens
b. are listening
c. listen
Whats Missing?
Complete each sentence with a word from the list
were listening
listened
had
better
have
kind
learns
kinds
is learning
best
1. He _________ to play the drums.
2. My favorite _________ of music is jazz.
3. Organs and pianos ________ keys.
4. Shes the ________ guitar player I know.
5. They ________ to music for three hours yesterday.

Beginner: Categories
Match each word to its corresponding category
Things
musicians
use
microphone
drums
trumpet
Things
musicians
do
clarinet
sing
organ
practice
clap
Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs

Listen to the difference between each pair of
words and practice pronouncing each pair
band
bend
song
sang
play
ploy
clap
clip
soft
sift
Beginner: Who Said It?

Match each sentence to its appropriate picture
A.
B.
C.
Im singing a song.
Im playing the drums.
Im playing the trumpet.
Im holding a microphone.
Im wearing a hat.
Beginner: Related Lessons

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Dates and Time Vocabulary (#0053)
Conjugating "to be" (#0065)
Asking Questions: When & Where (#0094)
Asking Questions Game (#0095)
Descriptive Adjectives (#0049)
Intermediate Lesson Content
Intermediate: Warm-up
What words do you associate with music?
Intermediate: Vocabulary
lyrics
drums
listen
instruments
dance
sing
flute
jazz
latin
rock & roll
Intermediate: Matching
A.
drum
B.
dance
C.
sing
D.
flute
E.
lyrics
Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences
lyrics
Ex: Many people know the lyrics of

their favorite song by heart.
drums
listen
instruments
dance
sing
flute
jazz
latin
rock & roll
Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word
Synonym
Word
Antonym
complicated
fast
quiet
pleasant
loud
short
celebrated
complex
slow
quick
delightful
unpopular
lengthy
long
horrible
blaring
popular
simple
Intermediate: General Discussion
Whats your favorite kind of music? Why do you prefer it?
If you could play any instrument, which one would it be? Why?
Intermediate: Lets Talk

David:
Hey, Michelle. How are you? Did you go to the concert

last night? I looked for you, but I didnt see you.
Michelle: Hello, David. Im doing pretty well, thanks. No, I

couldnt go. I really wanted to though.
David:
Man, thats a real bummer! It was really something to

see. Why couldnt you go?
Michelle: I couldnt get a ride to the arena. I called around for

about two hours and then I finally gave up.
David:
Are you kidding me? You should have called me. I

drove a bunch of my friends there.
Michelle: The truth is, I wasnt sure that you were going. So,
how was it? I bet it was great!
David:
It was amazing! The music was loud, and everyone

was dancing. We had an awesome time.
Michelle: I wish I couldve gone. If I need a ride next time, Ill

remember to call you.
Intermediate: Lets Talk! Follow-up
Why couldnt Michelle go to the concert?
Who did David drive to the concert?
Where was the concert held?
What does David say happened at the concert?
Intermediate: Q & A
Match each question to the correct answer
1. Where are you going?
__ Its all right. Its nothing special.
2. When did you buy

your trumpet?
__ Im going to band practice.
3. Do you like this music?
__ I have a lot of jazz CDs, so

I guess thats my favorite.
4. Whats your favorite

type of music?
5. Whats it like being

a famous musician?
__ Its crazy! Sometimes, I cant

believe that millions of people
know my name.
__ I got it about two years ago.
Intermediate: Story Sequence

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story
_ Al went to the concert and really enjoyed himself.
_ Al heard that his favorite band was coming to town.

_ Al bought a ticket with his credit card.
_ Al wanted to attend their concert.
_ Al called the ticket hotline.
Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning
1) The window is closed as tight as
a drum. No rain will get in.
2) Tilman snuck out to a party.
He had to face the music
when he got home.
3) When I heard that I was
getting promoted, it was
music to my ears!
a) to go your own way; do things

differently from others
b) to receive punishment;
to accept the unpleasant
results of one's actions
c) stretched tight, sealed tight

4) My grandma went on and on
about winning the raffle. She
sounded like a broken record.
5) Most successful innovators

march to the beat of a
different drummer.
d) a welcome sound; news that

someone is pleased to hear
e) to repeat the same thing
over and over again
Intermediate: Error Correction

Choose the correct answer
1. What kind of music you listens to right now?
A. is you listening
B. are you listening
C. have you listened
2. He ask me to turn the music down.

A. asking
B. have asked
C. asked
3. He learn to play the flute when he was five.
A. has learned
B. learned
C. is learning
Intermediate: Lets Talk Pictures!

What are your thoughts about this picture?
Intermediate: Related Lessons

Pronunciation: The long /u/ (#0267)
Use of Gerunds and Infinitives (#0130)
Practice Gerunds vs. Infinitives (#0131)
A Past Tense Shortcut (#0485)
Questions with Who and What (#0207)
Pronunciation: The /s/ (#0274)
Advanced Lesson Content
Advanced: Warm-up
What musical instruments can you name?
Advanced: Someone Once Said

Mr. Wagner has beautiful moments
but bad quarters of an hour.
- Gioacchino Antonio Rossini
Advanced: Vocabulary
rhythm
musician
genre
saxophone
harmonica
composer
cello
accompaniment
ensemble
pitch
Advanced: Matching
A.
composer
B.
cello
C.
harmonica
D.
ensemble
E.
saxophone
Advanced: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences
Ex: Its fascinating to watch a musician play an instrument.
rhythm
musician
genre
saxophone
harmonica
composer
cello
accompaniment
ensemble
pitch
Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word
Synonym
Word
Antonym
yell
harmonious
discordant
congruous
bang
lifeless
boisterous
scream
introduction
energetic
lively
tap
finale
raucous
soft
hit hard
coda
whisper
Advanced: Sentence Rewording

Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym
1. By far, Carey is the best singer I know.
A
2. Tommy told me that he really hates folk music.

S
3. Everyone I know thinks Mellissa has a lovely voice.

S
Advanced: General Discussion
What genre of music do you dislike? Why dont you like it?
In your opinion, who is the most popular musician or

singer of all time? What do you think about their music?
Advanced: Lets Talk

Lance: Dont you just love music? I listen to it every day. I think
its one of the best things ever created. Whats your
favorite kind of music, Devin?
Devin: Im a big fan of classic rock and pop. I guess that if I had
to make a choice between those two, Id have to go with
classic rock. Its the music that I grew up listening to.
What about you?
Lance: I love pop, classical, and techno music. I know it sounds
crazy because they are all so different. Techno is definitely
my favorite though. Are you into techno?
Devin: No, it is a little too weird for me. The repetitive beat makes
me feel like Im going nuts. Plus, I think dance music
should have lyrics. Of course, thats just my opinion.
Lance: Really? I like the fact that it doesnt have any words. You
see, the beat is what I love most about techno. It leaves
the music open to interpretation.
Devin: Thats very interesting. Ive never thought about it like
that. I guess you have a point there. Now, I think I can see
why you like it.
Advanced: Lets Talk! Follow-up

Lance loves techno music but Devin doesnt.
How do you feel about techno? Why?
The conversation uses several phrases (gets under my skin, into
techno, going nuts). What do you think these phrases mean?
Advanced: Error Correction

Correct the mistake
1. Mike is learning play the guitar.
2. Alicia is being a gifted vocalist.
3. Do you know how to play a instrument?
4. The audience clap when the band finished playing.
5. My brother have been playing the drums for more than ten years.
Advanced: Reading Comprehension
Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which a therapist

uses music and all of its facetsphysical, emotional, mental,
social, aesthetic, and spiritualto help clients improve or
maintain their health.
In some instances, the client's needs are addressed directly
through music; in others they are addressed through the
relationships that develop between the client and the therapist.
Music therapy is used with individuals of all ages and for a
variety of conditions: psychiatric disorders, medical problems,
physical handicaps, sensory impairments, developmental
disabilities, substance abuse, communication disorders,
interpersonal problems, and aging.
It is also used to improve learning, build self-esteem, reduce
stress, support physical exercise, and facilitate a host of other
health-related activities.
Advanced: Reading Discussion
What is the main idea of this passage?

According to the text, music therapy helps clients
improve or maintain their health. In your opinion, can
musical therapy be effective or not? Explain.
Many people find that music affects their mood. What
kind of music improves your mood, and what kind has a
negative effect on you? Why do you think that is?
Advanced: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning
1) Hes hard up for money, so I bet

hell sell his car for a song.
a) to teach someone something

intensely by repetition
2) My teacher drummed American

history into me.
b) to be in a subordinate position to
someone; to be the second choice
3) We need to drum up interest in

the concert on Friday! Lets visit
every classroom to sell tickets.
c) to sell something for

very little money
4) Joey has always played second

fiddle to his bigger brother, Dan.
d) in perfect condition or
health; undamaged
5) The doctor said Dad is

as fit as a fiddle.
e) attempt to attain something

through solicitation
Advanced: Question Formation

Form a question based on the response
Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?
1. Id like to buy a CD.
2. The Eagles are his favorite band.
3. Ive been to fifty concerts.
4. Diane plays the saxophone.
5. Hes been playing the

guitar for twenty years.
Advanced: Related Lessons

When to Pause with Key Words (#0172)
Listen to Audio Clips to Practice Listening (#0180)
Suffixes of compare (#0183)
The Photo Contest (#0350)
I didn't know you played an instrument. (#0410)
Compare voiced /s/ and unvoiced /s/ (#0212)
Credits
Photos
earlymusichicago.org
philharmoniccanada.com
idhhb.com
mti.dmu.ac.uk
flutecenterofri.com
bbc.co.uk
brego.net
http://news.discovery.com/human/2011/01/10/child-piano-zoom.jpg
walkonwatermi.com
http://www.jupiterimages.com/Image/royaltyFree/97360937
http://www.jupiterimages.com/Image/royaltyFree/98353341#Header
http://www.cats-ontshirts.com/images/cat_designs_280x280/design_aLittleNightCatMusic.jpg
mlive.com
dibujosbiblicos.net
http://www.wikizic.org/Pacific-Drums-Cameleon/gallery-1.htm
news.myjoyonline.com
ailsound.com
people.bukiki.com
songsforteaching.com
pivotalpoints.com.au
thegreatwhitedope.blogspot.com
http://www.prlog.org/10820352-music-composer.jpg
http://afiara.com/wp-content/themes/afiarav2/images/afiara_news.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellohttp://open.salon.com/blog/mariannesp/2012/
03/21/little_steven_you_got_it_wrong_my_top_five_garage_bands
fittipdaily.com
Content
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music
http://www.basicjokes.com/dquotes.php?cid=15
Disclaimer/ Descargo de responsabilidad
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includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced
slides. The experience during each live session
will vary depending on the level of the class
and not all slides will be covered.
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