Music.docx

1、MusicMUSICWhat type of music do you like listening to?(1) Refreshing / Up-tempo / Dynamic / Energetic / Inspiring / Uplifting / upbeat / Victorious / Lively / fast / loud / aggressive / jazzy(2) Elegant / pleasant / joyful / melodic / Dulcet / Melodious / soothing (3) Funereal / Depressing / moody /

2、 quiet / passive / dark (4) Irritating / provoking / (5) Negative: scratchy / silly / boring / repetitive / crappy / overrated / unoriginal / simple / discordant / cacophonous / zany / strange / (6) Positive: trendy / interesting / catchy / Groovy Lack of musicianshipPsychedelicExoticSample answer:I

3、 love all types of music. Different types of music help in soothing ones disturbed soul, in the growth of concentration and also enliven us to live life to the fullest. There are varied genres of music as people have different tastes. For e.g., classical music, rock, jazz, metal, rap, folk etc. But

4、the objective remains the same. The aim of all music is to touch the core of the heart and thus music can be called an expression of our hearts saying.Sample answer:I love all types of music. But particularly is pop, country and light. Music has always been a very important part of my life. It eases

5、 the pain when I am wounded, cheers me up when I am sad, makes me more excited when I am already happy, even keeps me going when I am tired. I cannot imagine what it must have felt like in my parents days, when there was almost no music at all. I have listened to many different kinds of music, and I

6、 like most of them. I had my classical days and I had my fare share of being crazy about Michael Jackson. But these days, Electro is what spikes me up the most. After years and years of going after singers, memorizing lyrics and all, words and vocals just do not do it for me anymore. I no longer hav

7、e to understand the language to appreciate the full meanings of the songs,. Listening to music is my best way to relax, to escape from stress. I like many kind of music such as pop, ballad. I always listen to Chinese, Japanese music because of its romantic and comfort. I like everything sounds good

8、but Im currently into _, and _s songs and they are my favorite!Types of music: Classical Music:Classical music is a complex form of music as it requires high musical skills, like learning the ragas and ability to coordinate with other musicians. One has to maintain the complex relationship between i

9、ts emotional flows. Rock Music: The vocals are accompanied by guitar, drum and bass. Certain rock groups also use piano, synthesizer, saxophone, flute, mandolin and sitar for a deeper effect. This type of music has several sub genres, such as hard rock, progressive rock and metal rock Hip-hop Music:

10、Hip-hop music always includes the use of instruments such as guitar, violin, fiddle, piano, bass and drums. In these types of music, the bass is the main instrument. This can be used in different intensities to emote feelings of anger, pride and others. Trance Music:This type of music is usually pla

11、yed in club houses and discotheques. This music is characterized by fast tempo and repetitious beats of the percussion. It has a hypnotic effect on the souls of listeners Jazz is featured by strong and complex rhythms. The main musical instruments used for jazz music are cornet, trumpet or violin, t

12、hat helps carry the melody. This is a rhythmic music Folk Music is a kind of traditional music that is handed down from generations in every culture. Popular music and tribal music are the two sub genres of folk music. Techno Music/fusion music: It features fast beats Opera Music has a remarkable co

13、mbination of theatrical art and musical invention and is specifically played in the theaters. This has greater appeal for its delightful orchestral accompaniment. The preludes and interludes of this music set the tone for the action on-stage. Beside these, there areBlues, new age music, Celtic music

14、, religious music, Chamber music that have a soul touching effects.Your answer:At what times of day do you like to listen to music?Your answer:What types of music are popular in your country?Sample answer:Well in China among young people, I would have to say rap/hip hop and pop music are the most po

15、pular right now. But everyone has their own tastes and all types of music are listened too here. But on the radio, they play only the most popular songs and right now it is dominated by rap/hip-hop and pop music.Sample answer:Wow! All kinds of music. It depends on the age. Kids and teenagers love Th

16、e Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Selena, Demi, and so on. Young people love old bands and foreigner singers. And old people love our own music.Your answer:Do all children in your country study music at school? Your answer:Optional / required / compulsory Benefits of music: Do you play a m

17、usical instrument? GuitarPipeSaxophoneUrheenPianoAccordionDrumCucurbit flute a 21-or 25-stringed plucked instrumentHarmonica/mouth organ4-stringed Chinese luteTrumpet Flute ClarinetViolinCelloViolaDulcimerSample answer:I played violin for 6 years and got grade 4, Piano for about 2 years and got grad

18、e 1, Guitar for 2 years but didnt do any grades. I dont play anything anymore but wish I still did!Sample answer:I play the trumpet and I have played for two years. I also used to play the Cello for two years.Sample answer:Yes, I play guitar (rhythm only), piano (classic only), and I played violin w

19、hen I was little. I dont have much time for playing instrument especially in the school days, but I play it all day long in the holiday.Sample answer:I dont, but I want to learn how to play piano and violin some day. I think I have pretty good reflexes.Sample answer:Yes, I played the guitar, but unf

20、ortunately now I have a lot of thing to do. I dont have much time to play an instrument. Or maybe I have changed my priorities.Your answer:Do you think children should learn to play a musical instrument? Your answer:Develop a good taste for music Enrich their leisure time / a good leisure time activity Spice up their life Cultivate their mind / temperament