[D] Music II

LET'S UNDERSTAND 3 📚

Collocation for music

LISTEN TO MUSIC

A. have good taste in music phrase

means that you have a wide-ranging knowledge, you can identify the best stuff within each genre and period, and you know what other people will like before they do.

Example:

Gordon has good taset in music and he recommends the best songs.

B. read music phrase

to see and understand the structure of and symbols on a written music sheet and comprehend how it’s put together.

Example:

She was able to read music from early childhood because her parents are both musicians.

C. play by ear phrase

to be able to play a piece of music after just listening to it a few times, without looking at the notes.

Example:

The instructor was surprised at how we was able to play his original piano piece by ear.

D. have a good ear phrase

having a good sense of pitch in music; good at listening to and repeating or understanding music.

Example:

You need to have a good ear to master playing the piano.

E. pick out a tune phrase

you play it slowly or with difficulty, note by note.

Example:

I can pick out a simple tune on the piano.

F. talented musician noun

a person who plays a musical instrument with a natural gift or impressive skills.

Example:

She is a telented musician and singer who writes and composes her own songs.

G. trained musician noun

you've undergone rigorous training to master your instrument or voice, usually with private lessons, masterclasses, recitals, solo, and ensemble performances.

Example:

He has been a trained musician for ten years and teaches how children how to play instruments as a volunteer work.

H. make music phrase

to play or write music.

Example:

Other than her studio, she usually makes music on the tour bus.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!

A: Complete the missing words in this advertisement. You are sometimes given the first letter(s).

Do you have for music? Do you musical instrument by ? Can you on an instrument you've never played before? We are looking for volunteers to take part in an experiment to investigate people's natural abilities. You don't need to be a and you don't need to be able to . If you just at home with friends for fun, whatever kinds of music you are into whether it's music, , pop, we want to hear from you. We believe there are many talented musicians out there who have a in music and we want to learn more about how you do it.

B: Make your own sentences using two of the words/expressions from each category.

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LET'S TALK!

Direction: Answer the following questions about yourself.

Can you still remember the name of the first album you ever bought? Who was it by?
Do you enjoy live music? Have you been to any concerts? Talk about the most memorable concert that you have been to.
What movie has a very memorable soundtrack?
What makes you like a song? The melody, the lyrics, or something else?
What song best represents you, or your attitude to life?

LET'S RECAP! 📝

Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?

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