Music Vocab
What is the person who creates a song called?
An artist! They could also be a writer or singer.
Sometimes, lot of people work together to make a song.
What is the genre of music that has lots of guitars and drums?
Can you think of any other genres that have guitar and drums?
Name 3 things you can use to buy something.
Cash, coins, credit card, debit card, money...
How often do you listen to music?
Do you listen every day? Only sometimes? Never?
What are the words in a song called?
The lyrics!
Do you like songs with lyrics?
What is your favorite genre of music?
Do you like country? Traditional? Or maybe rock?
What is the opposite of expensive?
Cheap!
Can you think of something that is cheap?
Do you like karaoke? Why/why not?
I like karaoke because...
I don't like karaoke because...
What is the word for an event where people are playing music?
A concert!
Have you ever been to a concert before?
What genre of music usually plays on the radio?
Pop music!
Bonus 50 points: What is "pop" short for?
What is the verb for when you buy something online?
You order it!
What is something you have ordered?
Have you ever been to a concert?
Yes? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?
No? Would you like to go to a concert in the future? Why/why not?
What instruments have strings?
The guitar, the violin, the bass, and more!
What is the best music to dance to?
Any kind of music can be good dancing music!
People in the US like to dance to country music, hip-hop, or electronic. What about in China?
Pretend that Bronwyn is the worker, and you are the customer. Pretend to buy something!
Use phrases like "Do you have this?" "Where can I find this?" or "How much does this cost?"
Do you see buskers in your city? (A "busker" is a person who plays music in the street)
Yes? No? Have you ever seen a busker anywhere else?
What is a collection of music by a band called?
An album!
What is your favorite album?
What is the most popular music genre in China?
Pop music! People also like to listen to relaxing music and traditional music.
What is the most popular music genre in the US?
What is the word for when you have enough money to pay for something?
Afford!
Bonus 50 points: Make a sentence with the word "afford".
Does music have the power to change your mood?
Yes? No? How does music affect you?