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a slow number: a song with a slow tempo.

a sing-song: to sing informally, often with other people.

a rock band: a group of musicians that play rock music.

to read music: to understand and follow written musical notes.

a pop group: a small group of people who play or sing pop music together.

to play by ear: to play without reading the musical notes.

to be/sing out of tune: to not be in harmony/to sing the wrong notes.

a music festival: music performances at a venue often over several days.

a massive hit: a record that sells lots of copies.

live music: music that is listened to while it is performed (not recorded).

a huge following: a large number of fans.

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to go on tour: to go on a planned series of performances around a region or country.

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to download tracks: to obtain music from the Internet.classical music: music that is regarded as part of a long, formal tradition.a catchy tune: a song that is easy to remember and makes you want to sing it.background music: music that is played while something else is happening.adoring fans: people who love a particular band or singer.Sally: In lots of ways or places … as background music when they are doing something else … at concerts when a band goes on tour … or in clubs or discos … Definitions

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Thomas: On the one hand it’s good for marketing new musical talent or particular bands but it’s so easy to share and download tracks for free I think it is costing the industry a lot of money …Įxaminer: Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at school?Ĭarla: I think it should … I don’t think it should be taught in a boring way … I mean making children read music… but I do think they should be encouraged to play instruments and to play things by ear perhaps … to keep the lessons fun …Įxaminer: Where do people usually enjoy listening to music? Millie: Well … I’m a little older than most students and when I was young Abba the Swedish pop group were very famous … I don’t think it was cool to like them even though they had a huge following but I think now people have realised what wonderful songs they wrote … one piece of music in particular is called ‘Slipping through my fingers’ … it wasn’t a massive hitbut I love it … it’s a song for parents and it’s all about how quickly our children grow up … it’s a slow numberand like a lot of their songs it’s a very catchy tune … the two women in Abba had great voices and it’s the kind of music you can also sing along to easily … even if you don’t have a great voice … I listen to Abba when I feel like a sing-song … and I especially like to listen when I’m doing the housework … it stops me thinking about the hard work … Part 3-style questionsĮxaminer: Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry? Marco: I’m really into live music … I go to a lot of music festivals … I think a live performance always sounds more exciting than a recorded version … as long as the performers can sing and play well of course … Part 2-style taskĭescribe a song you like to listen to. Jamie: No I don’t … I’ve always wished I’d taken up a musical instrument… I’d love to be able to play the guitar … but I think I’m a bit tone deaf so perhaps I’d find it hard …Įxaminer: Have you got any hobbies or interests?

Katherine: I’m a big fan of classical music … it doesn’t make me very popular with my children … their taste in music is completely different … they always want to listen to their favourite rock bands …

Part 1-style questionsĮxaminer: What kind of music do you listen to?

Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions about the music you listen to or instruments you play.