Lead-In
Do You Remember?
Discuss with your partner.
What do you call ...
- a company that records and sells music?
- a person who plays music at a club?
- the words of a song?
- the equipment through which you listen to music without others hearing it?
Vocabulary
- musical instruments – pillid
- string instruments – keelpillid
- violin – viiul
- cello – tšello
- viola – vioola
- double bass – kontrabass
- guitar – kitarr
- acoustic guitar – akustiline kitarr
- electric guitar – elektrikitarr
- bass (guitar) – basskitarr
- percussion instruments – löökpillid
- drums – trummid
- tambourine – tamburiin
- xylophone – ksülofon
- keyboard instruments – klahvpillid
- keyboard – klahvpill
- piano – klaver
- wind instruments – puhkpillid
- flute – flööt
- clarinet – klarnet
- oboe – oboe
- saxophone – saksofon
- tuba – tuuba
- trumpet – trompet
- French horn – metsasarv
- harmonica – suupill
- recorder – plokkflööt
- bagpipes – torupill
- musicians – muusikud
- artist – artist
- singer, vocalist – laulja, vokalist
- pianist – pianist
- guitarist – kitarrist
- violinist – viiuldaja
- violist – vioolamängija
- bassist, bass player – bassist, bassimängija
- drummer – trummar
- band – bänd, ansambel
- choir – koor
- orchestra – orkester
- rapper – räppar
Let’s Practise!
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- bass →
- saxophone →
- viola →
- clarinet →
- oboe →
- flute →
- drums →
- trumpet →
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Pairwork 1
In turns, name words related to the following:
- rock bands
- symphony orchestras
- choirs
- recording studios
- stadium concerts
- music streaming services
Pairwork 2
A. Say the name of an artist or a band to your partner. Then your partner says any words the artist/band makes them think of. Switch roles.
B. Say an adjective to your partner in English. Then your partner names an artist or a band that your adjective makes them think of. Switch roles.
Pairwork 3
Compare your answers in Exercise 5 with your partner. What things do you have in common?
Music and You
The Easiest Instruments to Learn
Learning an instrument can be a (0) (true) truly valuable experience. It boosts your , makes your brain work in complex ways, and teaches you about hard work and determination. If you are looking for an easy instrument to learn, any of these might work for you.
- The harmonica is one of the easiest instruments to try. No matter what note you play, it will be in key, which makes it a great choice for complete .
- The guitar is another good option. Although it can take decades to achieve the level of proficiency, it is quite easy to learn to play your favourite songs.
- The ukulele is even to learn than the guitar. The instrument has fewer strings, and its unique sound makes any song sound .
- Learning the keyboard teaches you to read music, and if you decide to buy an electric keyboard, you will have fun using different sound .
Whichever instrument you choose, make sure to set up a routine with fun, easy-to-use resources. The learning journey is as important as the choice of an instrument.
Adapted from savethemusic.org
Pairwork 4
Which instrument(s) mentioned in Exercise 6 have you played before? Which one(s) would you like to learn to play? Discuss it with your partner.
Pairwork 5
In turns, complete the sentences.
If I were
an instrument,
a song,
a singer,
an album,
a band,
a rapper,
I would be ___ because ...
Pairwork 6A
Interview your partner. You can also think of and ask your own questions. Switch roles.
- Can you play the …?
- What kind of music do you listen to?
- Do you have a favourite band? If so, who is it?
- Which instrument would you like to (learn to) play? Why?
- Have you ever been to a concert? If so, which one?
- Who is your favourite artist?
- Can you sing?
- Have you ever met a famous musician/artist? Who? When? Where?
- Do you ever download music? When is downloading music illegal[explanation: illegal [ɪˈliːɡ(ə)l] – ebaseaduslik]?
- How would you describe the music that you like?
Pairwork 6B
Imagine that you are a famous artist, while your partner is a radio host who either asks you questions from Pairwork 6A or uses their own ideas. Act out the interview. Switch roles.
How Am I Doing?
I can name different words related to musical instruments and musicians. | |
I can describe my music preferences in English. |
