Types of music SPEAKING

Types of music SPEAKING

ENG_B1.2.0303S Types of Music Outline Content In this lesson you will learn about the different types of music. What kinds of music do you like and dislike? Do you enjoy going to concerts. Let's practice more with the present perfect to ask people about their music knowledge and concert experiences. Learning Outcomes Learn about different genres of music. Practice vocabulary to discuss types of music we like and dislike. Practice using the present perfect to discuss musical experiences. www.english-maestro.mn www.lingoda.com 1 2

1) Jazz music 2) Blues music 3) Heavy Metal 4) House Music 5) RnB - rhythm and blues 11) To sing-along 12) To have taste in 13) In concert 14) mosh pit 15) Philharmonic Orchestra 6) lyrics 7) rhythm 8) beat 9) melody 10) karaoke www.english-maestro.mn 2

What genres of music do you enjoy or dislike listening to? Why/why not? Blues Jazz Hip Hop Country Rock Folk Pop Bossa-Nova House Latin Rap Classical Techno R&B Heavy Metal www.english-maestro.mn 3

Have you heard of Bob Dylan? Have you been to a folk concert with your family? Yeah, he is an American folk singer. No, my parents like folk but I prefer more upbeat music. Have you seen any famous people in concert recently? Yes I have! I saw the band Coldplay in concert last year. Have you tried listening to rap music? Yeah I have, but I like music to have a melody not just lyrics and a beat. Have you written any music or lyrics No, I have never written any yourself? music or lyrics but I would like to www.english-maestro.mn try. 4

What style of music do you enjoy or dislike listening to? Why/why not? romantic melodic instrumental with good lyrics up-beat mellow loud light soft heavy pounding relaxing www.english-maestro.mn 5

Any popular song you hear on the radio usually has a rhythmic beat played by drums, a melody which is played by instruments like the guitar and piano and lyrics sung by one or a group of singers. www.english-maestro.mn 6

Speaking Dialogue Kelly Hey George, have you been to any concerts recently? Really!? What type of concert was it? That s not a real concert! I proper concert has pounding music and a mosh pit! Boring! I would fall asleep in five minutes with soft music like that. George Yeah. I went to one last week in fact. I like classical music, so I went to see our city s philharmonic orchestra in concert. No way. I prefer nice melodic music not loud noise. You have no taste in music. www.english-maestro.mn 7

1) What genre of music do you prefer to listen to? 2) Have you been to any concerts recently? 3) Have you heard any new bands lately you think are good? www.english-maestro.mn 8

I prefer to listen to pop music because it s upbeat and I can sing-along to it. I haven t been to any concerts recently because seeing a pop star in concert is super expensive! Anyways, there are always new bands on the radio that I like. www.english-maestro.mn 9

Talking about Music 1. Music Genre Country, Latin, RnB, House, Hip hop, Classical, Bossa-Nova, 2. Describing calm Music mellow, slow, light, soft, romantic, melodic, relaxing 3. Describing upbeat music fast, heavy, loud, upbeat, pounding, 4. Phrases I have good taste in music. Yes, I have seen Bob Dylan in concert Listening to music in English can be a great way to study. Try reading the lyrics to your favorite English song and sing-along! www.english-maestro.mn 10

Speaking Role Play Situation 1 Situation 2 You and a date discuss going to a Hip Hop music concert. Situation 3 Situation 4 You keep hearing the same bad song on the radio you call the radio station and complain. You and a friend discuss what types of music you like and why you like it. Two friends compare the different concerts they have gone to. www.english-maestro.mn 11

Speaking Describe a time you have listened to music like this? How did it make you feel? www.english-maestro.mn 12

Speaking Argue in favor of or against this statement Children should have music classes in school. Pro Music is an important part of culture and children should learn about it. Con Music is not as useful as math or science in finding a job. www.english-maestro.mn 13

Speaking What is it like in your country? 1) What genre of music is popular in your country? 2) Is there any type music which comes from your country? 3) What instruments are popular? www.english-maestro.mn 14

Speaking Complete the sentences Ex. Jazz music is really difficult to play and can be both upbeat and mellow. 1. Jazz music is... 2. Jazz musicians are... 3. House music is... 4. Blues music is 5. Pop music is... 6. Pop stars are... 7. Hard Rock music is... 8. Classical music is... 9. My favorite type of music is... 10. The type of music I really dislike is... www.english-maestro.mn 15

Speaking True or False 1. Modern music is not as good as older music. 2. Loud music is fun to listen to. 3. Mosh pits are scary. 4. It is good to listen to relaxing music while you study. 5. Listening to rhythmic music makes you want to dance. 6. Listening to soft blues music makes you sad. 7. Upbeat songs are better than mellow songs. 8. It is difficult to sing songs in English. True www.english-maestro.mn 16 False

Speaking Employ the following expressions Ex. In my opinion, my sister has really bad taste in music because... to have good/bad taste in... in concert Loud music a mosh pit really bad lyrics mellow music www.english-maestro.mn 17

Speaking Describe your experiences How many concerts have you been to? What were they like? a) Ex. I have been to many country music concerts. Everyone wore cowboy boots and sang-along to the songs. It was great! b) Text c) Text Describe the music of three musicians/singer you like. a) Text b) Text c) Text Describe the most recent music you have listened to. a) Text b) Text c) Text www.english-maestro.mn 18