Music

music genre: a distinc type of music. Famous music genres include:

classical music: music that is thought to be a part of a long, formal tradition.
e.g. My dad is fond of classical music. He listens to Mozart and Beethoven every day.

pop music: a genre of popular music.
e.g. One of the most famous pop-singers in the history are Michael Jackson and Madonna.

rock music: music that is based around amplified instruments, especially the electric guitar and electric bass, and is characterized by driving rhythms.
e.g. My favourite music genre is rock. I adore such rock bands as Red Hot Chilli Peppers and The Beatles.

catchy tune: a tune or a song that’s easy to remember and that you enjoy singing.
e.g. I heard a catchy song the other day and now it’s stuck in my head.

elevator music: music that is played in places like supermarket or family restaurant. Almost always is very repetitive and annoying.
e.g. Yesterday I heard a very annoying elevator music in the local supermarket.

live music: music performance in front of an audience.
e.g. I prefer listening to a live music than to a recording. It’s much more emotional and energetic.

music to one’s ears: something (often information) very pleasant and enjoyable to someone.
e.g. When my teacher told me that I got the highest mark in the class for the assignment, it was like music to my ears.

opera: a kind of performance in which actors sing during their play with music performed by an orchestra.
e.g. I often listen to classical music and go to opera.

ringtone: sound that a cell phone makes when someone is calling.
e.g. I set my favourite song as a ringtone on my cell phone.

rock band: musicians that play rock music.
e.g. Last week I was on my favourite rock band’s concert.

tone deaf: not able to discern the notes properly.
e.g. Although I’m tone deaf, I’d like to learn to sing properly in the future.

tuneful: pleasant and melodious music or sound.
e.g. I heard a tuneful choir of birds yesterday morning.

adoring fans: people who love a particular band or singer

background music: music that is played while something else is happening

to download tracks: to obtain music from the Internet

to have a great voice: to sing well

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

a huge following: a large number of fans

a massive hit: a record that sells lots of copies

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

musical talent: skilled at music

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

a piece of music: an item of music

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

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

to read music: to understand and follow written musical notes

to sing along to: to join in singing

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

a slow number: a song with a slow tempo

to take up a musical instrument: to begin learning a musical instrument

taste in music: the music someone likes

USEFUL IDIOMS:
to face the music: to have to accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
e.g. If you commit a crime, eventually, you’ll have to face the music.

to ring a bell: to sound familiar.
e.g. I think I heard this song somewhere. It definitely rings a bell.

to sound like a broken record: to repeat yourself again and again.
e.g. Little children often sound like a broken record and it annoys most people.

to strike (hit) a false note: to do something wrong.
e.g. I realised that I hit a false note on the exam when I received a 0 mark afterwards.